The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-159-2606, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-159-2606 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | RECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB W/SCREW |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 7.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Pole Quantity | 1 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 2.300 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Square Shaft Size | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Knob Manufacturer Code | 82121 |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR KNOB |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | ADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Knob Manufacturer Part Number | A |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 240.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFACES SILVER |
| Thread Class | 2B SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 24 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 12 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 25301A | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 02331-0373 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Harsco Corporation |
| 02331-0373 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 02331-0373 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bmy Div of Harsco Corp |
NSN 5930-01-159-2606 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-01-234-2569. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-159-2606: Shaft Type: RECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 2.810 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW. 27 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.