The Switch,pressure, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-048-0590, 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23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-048-0590 |
| Item Name | Switch,pressure |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Proof Pressure | 50.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 80.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | INPUT PORT |
| Body Height | 3.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Sensing Element Burst Pressure | 70.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Style Designator | RECTANGULAR |
| Pressure Switch Type | GAGE |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION IN |
| Body Length | 3.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Pressure Connector Type | PLAIN, THREADED INTERNAL ALL CONNECTIONS |
| Operating Temp Rating | -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 150.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Inside Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL ALL CONNECTIONS IN |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION |
| Media for Which Designed | LIQUID |
| Thread Class | 3B ALL PRESSURE CONNECTION |
| Contact Stimulus Rating | 280.00 ACTUATION POINT MINIMUM CENTIMETERS PER SECOND PER SECOND AND 125.00 DEACTUATION POINT MINIMUM CENTIMETERS PER SECOND AND 55.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL POUND |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 ALL PRESSURE CONNECTION |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ALL PRESSURE CONNECTION |
| Contact Adjustability | DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| F75035 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 68223-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-048-0590 is a Switch,pressure, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-048-0590: Overall Height: 4.280 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Proof Pressure: 50.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS. 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.