The Relay,electromagnetic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5945-01-243-8256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5945 (Relays and Solenoids) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5945-01-243-8256 |
| Primary Part Number | 568079-8 |
| Item Name | Relay,electromagnetic |
| FSC / FSG | 5945 / 59 — Relays and Solenoids |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AND 28.0 DC |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Arc Quenching Method | AIR |
| Precious Material | SILVER AND GOLD |
| Main Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 5.0 AMPERES AC AND 5.0 AMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD |
| Duty Type | CONTINUOUS |
| Storage Type | GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE |
| Winding DC Resistance Rating | 430.0 OHMS NOMINAL SINGLE WINDING |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.099 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Coil Quantity | 1 |
| Environmental Protection | DUSTPROOF |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS GOLD AND CONTACT SURFACES SILVER |
| Cubic Measure | 1.422 CUBIC INCHES |
| Winding Quantity | 1 |
| Operating Voltage Rating and Type at Specified Temp | 24.0 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE WINDING |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 48 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Material | PLASTIC CASE |
| Material | GOLD CONTACT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 20 TAB, SOLDER LUG ALL FUNCTIONS |
| Nonpile-Up Main Contact Arrangement | 6 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Purpose for Which Designed | GENERAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5945-01-243-8256 is a Relay,electromagnetic, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5945, Relays and Solenoids. Status: active.
NSN 5945-01-243-8256 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 568079-8 (Raytheon Company), 568079-8 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for 568079-8: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 1.407 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Main Contact Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 115.0 AC AND 28.0 DC; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED. 25 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.