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M15291/8-005Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-01-263-5020 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-263-5020 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-263-5020. Primary manufacturer part number: M15291/8-005.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.406 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Individual Section Quantity: 6
  • Terminal Type: THREADED STUD
  • Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-263-5020, 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 18 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-263-5020
Primary Part NumberM15291/8-005
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.406 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Individual Section Quantity6
Terminal TypeTHREADED STUD
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers3.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Style DesignatorTAP, SQUARE FRAME
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers3.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Contact Load Current Rating60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-15291/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-15291 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.).
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5930-00-201-2557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7268 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7274 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7277 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M15291/8-005 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-15291/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15291/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-201-2557INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7268INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7274INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7277INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-263-5020?

NSN 5930-01-263-5020 is a Switch,rotary, 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 5930-01-263-5020?

NSN 5930-01-263-5020 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M15291/8-005 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-15291/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15291/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-263-5020?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5930-01-263-5020: 5930-00-201-2557, 5930-00-259-7268, 5930-00-259-7274 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M15291/8-005?

Key specifications for M15291/8-005: Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL; Contact Load Current Rating: 60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL; Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB; Overall Height: 7.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 21 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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