The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-019-8044, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Shallcross Inc. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-019-8044 |
| Primary Part Number | 2H56B8-6-05MF |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Shallcross Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.249 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM AT 12:00 OCLOCK IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| First Flat Length | 0.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Detent Rotational Torque Range | +0.500 TO 50.000 INCH-POUNDS SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 4.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Pole Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | SQUARE WAFER, PANEL MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 6 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 12:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS SILVER |
| Operating Temp Range | -45.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Thread Class | 2B SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 22.5 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2H56B8-6-05MF PRIMARY | Shallcross Inc (USA) |
NSN 5930-01-019-8044 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Shallcross Inc, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-019-8044 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2H56B8-6-05MF (Shallcross Inc).
Key specifications for 2H56B8-6-05MF: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 2.374 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.249 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 26 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.