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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

540A-D-3Switch,pressure

Henry G Dietz Co Inc · NSN 5930-01-172-6437 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-172-6437 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-172-6437. Primary manufacturer part number: 540A-D-3.
Features
  • Switch,pressure — FSC 5930
  • Outside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONNECTION IN
  • Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
  • Contact Adjustment Type: EXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT HEX NUT
  • Pressure Switch Type: ABSOLUTE
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION IN
  • Terminal Type: SCREW
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,pressure, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-172-6437, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Henry G Dietz Co Inc. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-172-6437
Primary Part Number540A-D-3
Item NameSwitch,pressure
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHenry G Dietz Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Outside Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONNECTION IN
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Contact Adjustment TypeEXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT HEX NUT
Pressure Switch TypeABSOLUTE
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION IN
Terminal TypeSCREW
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Contact AdjustabilityACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE
Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers6.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers5.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR W/BRACKET
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION
Media for Which DesignedGAS
Thread Class2A SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION A
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Pressure Connector TypeFLARED, THREADED EXTERNAL SINGLE CONNECTION
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4940-00-139-3658 INTERCHANGEABLE
Detector,leak
5985-00-519-3779 INTERCHANGEABLE
Converter,frequency,electronic
5935-01-196-1060 INTERCHANGEABLE
Jack,telephone
6660-01-198-0904540A INTERCHANGEABLE
Mounting,bracket
Reactel, Inc. Dba Reactel Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
540A Henry G Dietz Co Inc (USA)
540A-D-3 PRIMARY Henry G Dietz Co Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4940-00-139-3658INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTOR,LEAK
5985-00-519-3779INTERCHANGEABLE
CONVERTER,FREQUENCY,ELECTRONIC
5935-01-196-1060INTERCHANGEABLE
JACK,TELEPHONE
6660-01-198-0904INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNTING,BRACKET
540A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-172-6437?

NSN 5930-01-172-6437 is a Switch,pressure, manufactured by Henry G Dietz Co Inc, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-01-172-6437?

NSN 5930-01-172-6437 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 540A (Henry G Dietz Co Inc), 540A-D-3 (Henry G Dietz Co Inc).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-172-6437?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5930-01-172-6437: 4940-00-139-3658, 5985-00-519-3779, 5935-01-196-1060 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 540A-D-3?

Key specifications for 540A-D-3: Outside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONNECTION IN; Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR; Contact Adjustment Type: EXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT HEX NUT; Pressure Switch Type: ABSOLUTE. 21 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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