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MS21320-1Switch,sensitive

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-957-0974 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-957-0974 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-957-0974. Primary manufacturer part number: MS21320-1.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Body Diameter: 1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Bushing Length: 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 3.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES MOTOR DC
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 WIRE LEAD
  • Switch Release Force: 108.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM IN
  • Switch Actuating Force: 144.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 300.0 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Actuator Roller Width: 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-957-0974, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-957-0974
Primary Part NumberMS21320-1
Item NameSwitch,sensitive
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Body Diameter1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Bushing Length0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 3.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES MOTOR DC
Terminal Type and Quantity6 WIRE LEAD
Switch Release Force108.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM IN
Switch Actuating Force144.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 300.0 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Roller Width0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-8805 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Actuator Roller Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
Actuator StyleROLLER ARM
Nominal Thread Size0.469 INCHES IN
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-8805/48 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Thread Class2A A
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNTED
Body Length2.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5930-00-404-9178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-468-2759 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-957-0306 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-095-8699 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-247-7394 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-254-0938 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS21320-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-8805/48 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS21320-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-404-9178INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-468-2759INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-957-0306INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-095-8699INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-247-7394INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-254-0938INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-957-0974?

NSN 5930-00-957-0974 is a Switch,sensitive, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-957-0974?

NSN 5930-00-957-0974 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MS21320-1 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-8805/48 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS21320-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-957-0974?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5930-00-957-0974: 5930-00-404-9178, 5930-00-468-2759, 5930-00-957-0306 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS21320-1?

Key specifications for MS21320-1: Body Diameter: 1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Length: 3.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Bushing Length: 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 3.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES MOTOR DC. 26 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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