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MIL-S-8805/70Switch,sensitive

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-01-218-5488 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-218-5488 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-218-5488. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-8805/70.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Body Height: 1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.469 INCHES IN
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 4 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
  • Switch Release Force: 16.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP DC
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-218-5488, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-218-5488
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-8805/70
Item NameSwitch,sensitive
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Body Height1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Nominal Thread Size0.469 INCHES IN
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement4 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Switch Release Force16.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP DC
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-8805/70 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal Type and Quantity12 WIRE LEAD
Bushing Length1.029 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.091 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator StyleROLLER PLUNGER
Actuator Roller Diameter0.391 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.421 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Switch Actuating Force160.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
Test Data Document81349-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.).
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC
Actuator Movement0.030 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.200 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.020 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Actuator Free Position Height1.669 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.731 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length1.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Width1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5930-01-124-4234 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-216-1045 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-220-8519 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-227-8219 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-263-5019 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-333-8166 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-501-9488 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-8805/70 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M8805/70-024 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M8805/70-032 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-01-124-4234INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-216-1045INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-220-8519INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-227-8219INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-263-5019INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-333-8166INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-501-9488INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-218-5488?

NSN 5930-01-218-5488 is a Switch,sensitive, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-01-218-5488?

NSN 5930-01-218-5488 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-S-8805/70 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M8805/70-024 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M8805/70-032 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-218-5488?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5930-01-218-5488: 5930-01-124-4234, 5930-01-216-1045, 5930-01-220-8519 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-S-8805/70?

Key specifications for MIL-S-8805/70: Body Height: 1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING; Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32; Nominal Thread Size: 0.469 INCHES IN. 23 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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