The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-178-2297, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-178-2297 |
| Item Name | Switch,thermostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | QUICK DISCONNECT, MALE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 15.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Style Designator | RECTANGULAR |
| Temp Sensing Element Type | INTERNAL SENSOR |
| Contact Adjustment Type | EXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT SHAFT |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES ALL THREADED HOLE IN |
| Body Length | 1.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Temp Rating | 180.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS SILVER |
| Media for Which Designed | GAS OR LIQUID |
| Thread Class | 2B ALL THREADED HOLE |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 ALL THREADED HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) ALL THREADED HOLE |
| Contact Adjustability | ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ESINF12032B | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cress Mfg Co |
NSN 5930-01-178-2297 is a Switch,thermostatic, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-178-2297: Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE; Terminal Type: QUICK DISCONNECT, MALE; Mounting Facility Pattern: TWO POSITION IN-LINE. 20 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.