The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-253-3281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-253-3281 |
| Item Name | Switch,thermostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | SCREW |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Bulb Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Height | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.144 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Sensing Element Type | CAPILLARY TUBE-BULB |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capillary Tube Length | 30.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 110840-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-253-3281 is a Switch,thermostatic, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-253-3281: Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE; Terminal Type: SCREW; Mounting Facility Pattern: TWO POSITION IN-LINE; Bulb Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.