The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-497-5796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-497-5796 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Overall Diameter | 2.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 40.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.180 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Style Designator | CIRCULAR, CAM ACTUATED |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR KNOB AND CAM ACTUATED |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 600.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS SILVER |
| Operating Temp Range | -20.0 TO 70.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| KW40-1102-B4 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-497-5796 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-497-5796: Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Overall Diameter: 2.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Precious Material: SILVER; Contact Load Current Rating: 40.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL. 14 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.