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MIL-S-8805/68Switch,sensitive

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-01-680-5248 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-680-5248 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-680-5248. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-8805/68.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection: SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Switch Release Force: 4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 4.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 4.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.0 AMPERES LAMP DC
  • Actuator Style: ROUND
  • Actuator Height: 0.018 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND SLOT AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-680-5248, 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 5 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-680-5248
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-8805/68
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
StatusCANCELLED
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionSHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Switch Release Force4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage4.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 4.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.0 AMPERES LAMP DC
Actuator StyleROUND
Actuator Height0.018 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND SLOT AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Body Diameter0.364 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Actuator Quantity1
Body StyleHOLE MOUNTED
Switch Actuating Force30.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
Inclosure TypeHERMETICALLY SEALED
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC
Actuator Free Position Height0.326 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.346 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Diameter0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.070 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Overall Diameter0.364 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.666 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5930-00-621-9956 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-680-4408 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-680-5961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-8805/68 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M8805/68-005 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M8805/68-026 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M8805/68-012 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-8805/68 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-621-9956INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-680-4408INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-680-5961INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-680-5248?

NSN 5930-01-680-5248 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-01-680-5248?

NSN 5930-01-680-5248 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-S-8805/68 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M8805/68-005 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M8805/68-026 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M8805/68-012 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-8805/68 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-680-5248?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5930-01-680-5248: 5930-00-621-9956, 5930-01-680-4408, 5930-01-680-5961. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-S-8805/68?

Key specifications for MIL-S-8805/68: Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection: SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT; Overall Length: 0.694 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SWITCH,SENSATIVE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5930-01-680-5248 still in active supply?

NSN 5930-01-680-5248 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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