The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-040-0499, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-040-0499 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | BUSHING/HOLE MOUNTED |
| Actuator Style | ROUND |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) AND THREADED BUSHING |
| Switch Actuating Force | 8.0 OUNCES NOMINAL OZ |
| Body Width | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Release Force | 4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Actuator Adapter Style | PUSHBUTTON |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.625 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.050 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.015 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.020 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, PERMANENT JUMPER, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 AC AND 30.0 DC |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Material | PLASTIC CASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Height | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 15.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 10.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CST-101 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lewis Corp |
NSN 5930-01-040-0499 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-040-0499: Bushing Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED. 23 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.