The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-050-7162, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Te Connectivity Corporation. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-050-7162 |
| Primary Part Number | SW-251S-2 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Te Connectivity Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Pile-Up Contact Form Arrangement | 1A SINGLE SWITCH SINGLE SECTION IN-LINE A |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | PILE-UP |
| Terminal Type | TAB W/SCREW |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 6.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 12.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Style Designator | IN-LINE, CAM ACTUATED |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Knob Manufacturer Code | 95146 |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR KNOB AND CAM ACTUATED |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.112 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Knob Special Markings | ARROW |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION IN-LINE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS SILVER |
| Operating Temp Range | -20.0 TO 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Cam Actuated Switch Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH SINGLE SECTION IN-LINE |
| Thread Class | 2B SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 2 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | OIL RESISTANT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SW-251S-2 PRIMARY | Te Connectivity Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SW-251S-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-050-7162 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Te Connectivity Corporation, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-050-7162 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SW-251S-2 (Te Connectivity Corporation).
Key specifications for SW-251S-2: Pile-Up Contact Form Arrangement: 1A SINGLE SWITCH SINGLE SECTION IN-LINE A; Overall Height: 1.255 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: PILE-UP; Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW. 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.