The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-101-7845, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-101-7845 |
| Primary Part Number | 6N5899 |
| Item Name | Switch,thermostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 13.7 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Width Across Flats | 17.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | SCREW |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Temp Sensing Element Type | INTERNAL SENSOR |
| Features Provided | INTERNALLY GROUNDED |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION |
| Media for Which Designed | GAS OR LIQUID |
| Contact Stimulus Rating | 37.78 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES CELSIUS AND 26.67 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES CELSIUS AND 11.11 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL DEGREES CELSIUS |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 18 SINGLE THREADED BUSHING |
| Thread Series Designator | NPTF SINGLE THREADED BUSHING |
| Contact Adjustability | DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 32.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | DUSTPROOF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3E6425, 8T8730, 1028807 | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| 6N5899 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6N5899 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caterpillar Tractor Co Ltd |
NSN 5930-01-101-7845 is a Switch,thermostatic, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-101-7845 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3E6425, 8T8730, 1028807 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 6N5899 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
Key specifications for 6N5899: Body Diameter: 13.7 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Width Across Flats: 17.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE; Terminal Type: SCREW. 19 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.