The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-161-2037, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-161-2037 |
| Item Name | Switch,thermostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Frequency in Hertz | 60.0 FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 6.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 1.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD AND 6.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | SLOT AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Height | 0.357 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.395 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.133 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.147 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | DISC W/FLANGE |
| Temp Sensing Element Type | DISC |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 0.930 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.944 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Operating Temp Rating | -80.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 300.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Media for Which Designed | GAS |
| Contact Stimulus Rating | 32.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 17.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT |
| Contact Adjustability | DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.133 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.147 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M555T017B032 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-161-2037 is a Switch,thermostatic, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-161-2037: Body Diameter: 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Height: 0.605 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Frequency in Hertz: 60.0 FIRST VOLTAGE; Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE. 22 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.