The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-073-1243, 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 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-073-1243 |
| Primary Part Number | 2H56D8-7X3470 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Shallcross Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY |
| First Flat Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Detent Rotational Torque Range | +1.500 TO 13.000 INCH-POUNDS SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Rotor Through Connection Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 50.0 MILLIAMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 50.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION FRONT |
| Style Designator | SQUARE WAFER, PANEL MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 7 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | FIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SECOND SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SEVENTH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS FIRST SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SIXTH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES FOURTH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES THIRD SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES FIFTH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| GS835HV7-2-8N | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| 2H56D8-7X3470 PRIMARY | Shallcross Inc (USA) |
NSN 5930-01-073-1243 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Shallcross Inc, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-073-1243 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: GS835HV7-2-8N (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), 2H56D8-7X3470 (Shallcross Inc).
Key specifications for 2H56D8-7X3470: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 29 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.