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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MIL-S-8805Switch,sensitive

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-01-254-0938 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-254-0938 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-254-0938. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-8805.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.469 INCHES IN
  • Specification/standard Data: 96906-MS21320 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 8 WIRE LEAD
  • Actuator Movement: 15.0 PRETRAVEL DEGREES NOMINAL AND 30.0 OVERTRAVEL DEGREES NOMINAL AND 10.0 DIFFERENTIAL DEGREES MAXIMUM
  • Actuator Roller Width: 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 28.0 DC
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-254-0938, 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 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-254-0938
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-8805
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
Nominal Thread Size0.469 INCHES IN
Specification/standard Data96906-MS21320 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
Terminal Type and Quantity8 WIRE LEAD
Actuator Movement15.0 PRETRAVEL DEGREES NOMINAL AND 30.0 OVERTRAVEL DEGREES NOMINAL AND 10.0 DIFFERENTIAL DEGREES MAXIMUM
Actuator Roller Width0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage15.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 10.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 5.000 AMPERES MOTOR DC
Actuator Height1.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Actuator Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Release Force128.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM IN
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionCORROSION RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
Actuator Roller Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator StyleROLLER ARM
Housing Length2.820 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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.).
Housing Diameter1.530 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Switch Actuating Force192.0 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 400.0 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNTED
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Housing Bushing Length0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement2 TWO CIRCUIT, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5930-00-044-4144 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-067-4468 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push-Pull
5930-00-230-2561 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-404-9178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-468-2759 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-957-0306 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-957-0974 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-00-999-4401 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
5930-01-040-7155 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-046-2490 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-8805 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-8805/48 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS21320-8 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS21320-8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-044-4144INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-067-4468INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH-PULL
5930-00-230-2561INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-404-9178INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-468-2759INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-957-0306INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-957-0974INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-00-999-4401INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
5930-01-040-7155INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-046-2490INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-070-6901INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
5930-01-095-8699INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-254-0938?

NSN 5930-01-254-0938 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 5930-01-254-0938?

NSN 5930-01-254-0938 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-S-8805 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-8805/48 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS21320-8 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS21320-8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-254-0938?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-01-254-0938: 5930-00-044-4144, 5930-00-067-4468, 5930-00-230-2561 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-S-8805?

Key specifications for MIL-S-8805: Nominal Thread Size: 0.469 INCHES IN; Specification/standard Data: 96906-MS21320 GOVERNMENT STANDARD; Terminal Type and Quantity: 8 WIRE LEAD; Actuator Movement: 15.0 PRETRAVEL DEGREES NOMINAL AND 30.0 OVERTRAVEL DEGREES NOMINAL AND 10.0 DIFFERENTIAL DEGREES MAXIMUM. 26 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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