The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-165-2981, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-165-2981 |
| Primary Part Number | 2J68A2-6GF |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL AT 12:00 OCLOCK IN |
| 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 |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 4.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | SQUARE WAFER, PANEL MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 6 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 12:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | FIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS EACH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Thread Class | 2A FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Thread Class | 2B SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2J68A2-6GF PRIMARY | Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2J68A2-6GF | 5/9 Secondary reference Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc |
NSN 5930-01-165-2981 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-165-2981 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2J68A2-6GF (Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch).
Key specifications for 2J68A2-6GF: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 2.374 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 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.