The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-186-0178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-186-0178 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Actuator Style | ROUND |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Switch Actuating Force | 144.0 OUNCES NOMINAL OZ |
| Switch Release Force | 80.0 OUNCES NOMINAL OZ |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.625 INCHES IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-S-8805/100 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 1.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.070 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.250 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.035 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, TWO POSITIONS MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-S-8805 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 WIRE LEAD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Height | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES MOTOR DC AND 3.000 AMPERES LAMP DC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | DUSTPROOF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10135367 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
| MIL-PRF-8805/100 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M8805/100-013 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-186-0178 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-199-7192. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-186-0178: Bushing Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Diameter: 1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Actuator Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED. 23 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.