The Switch,knife, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-225-2944, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Continental Electronics Corp. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-225-2944 |
| Primary Part Number | 500-5590 |
| Item Name | Switch,knife |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Continental Electronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | HOLE MOUNTED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 15.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 22.720 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 20.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 29.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 19.690 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 500-5590 PRIMARY | Continental Electronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 427-976-301 | 5/9 Secondary reference Brown Boveri Electric Inc |
NSN 5930-01-225-2944 is a Switch,knife, manufactured by Continental Electronics Corp, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-01-225-2944 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 500-5590 (Continental Electronics Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-236-0580. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 500-5590: Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 15.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Width: 22.720 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 20.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 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.
NSN 5930-01-225-2944 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.