The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-462-7596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-462-7596 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Actuator Style | ROLLER PLUNGER |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Switch Actuating Force | 96.0 OUNCES MINIMUM AND 192.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Switch Release Force | 64.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.469 INCHES IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-S-8805/43 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Roller Width | 0.105 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.020 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Test Data Document | 81349-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.). |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 WIRE LEAD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNS |
| Actuator Roller Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 0.500 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 1.265 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.325 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-PRF-8805/43 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS27240-7 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MS27240-7 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-S-8805/43 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 10301734 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
NSN 5930-01-462-7596 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-586-6542. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-462-7596: Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: BUSHING MOUNTED; Actuator Style: ROLLER PLUNGER; Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING. 20 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.