The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-253-8568, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-253-8568 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Overall Diameter | 2.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 2.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCULAR, BUSHING MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.469 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Cam Actuated Switch Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 15.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Series Designator | UNS SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Throw Quantity | 24 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A15-1-1B24NC | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-253-8568 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-253-8568: Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG; Overall Diameter: 2.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Contact Load Current Rating: 5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL. 18 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.