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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

A568Switch,thermostatic

Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant · NSN 5930-00-983-6962 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-983-6962 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-983-6962. Primary manufacturer part number: A568.
Features
  • Switch,thermostatic — FSC 5930
  • Contact Adjustability: DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE, PRESET
  • Media for Which Designed: GAS OR LIQUID
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE
  • Contact Stimulus Rating: 1.80 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
  • Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE
  • Mounting Method: BRACKET(S)
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-983-6962, 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 Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-983-6962
Primary Part NumberA568
Item NameSwitch,thermostatic
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEssex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant
StatusACTIVE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE, PRESET
Media for Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Contact Stimulus Rating1.80 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S)
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3455-00-232-9047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,side
3455-00-808-429515811 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,end
Brown & Sharpe, Inc. Div Precision Measuring Instruments, Tesa Usa
2510-00-933-2891A568 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate and Shaft
Am General Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A568 Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant
Related Parts
3455-00-232-9047INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,SIDE
3455-00-808-4295INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
15811
2510-00-933-2891INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE AND SHAFT
A568

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-983-6962?

NSN 5930-00-983-6962 is a Switch,thermostatic, manufactured by Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-983-6962?

NSN 5930-00-983-6962 has 1 cross-referenced part number: A568 (Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-983-6962?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5930-00-983-6962: 3455-00-232-9047, 3455-00-808-4295, 2510-00-933-2891. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A568?

Key specifications for A568: Contact Adjustability: DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE, PRESET; Media for Which Designed: GAS OR LIQUID; Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE; Contact Stimulus Rating: 1.80 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. 9 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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