The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-187-6231, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-187-6231 |
| Primary Part Number | 4042852-0701 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | PIN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.688 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.540 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 125.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 125.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 115.0 MILLIAMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | SNAP OR LINE |
| Switch Actuator Momentary Position | CLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.700 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | FIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 4 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Flat Height | 0.218 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Throw Quantity | 4 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 56-B-1 | Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch (USA) |
| 4042852-0701 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2-2581 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-187-6231 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-187-6231 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 56-B-1 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch), 4042852-0701 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-377-1459. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4042852-0701: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: PIN. 26 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.