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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8231-8Contact,electrical

Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp · NSN 5999-00-556-4581 · FSC 5999 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5999-00-556-4581 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5999-00-556-4581. Primary manufacturer part number: 8231-8.
Features
  • Contact,electrical — FSC 5999
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY BODY
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY CONTACT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED HOLE AXIALLY AT ONE END
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Mounting Method: FORCE FIT
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY BODY
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Body construction
General Description

The Contact,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-556-4581, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5999-00-556-4581
Primary Part Number8231-8
Item NameContact,electrical
FSC / FSG5999 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp
StatusACTIVE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BODY
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity1 THREADED HOLE AXIALLY AT ONE END
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Mounting MethodFORCE FIT
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BODY
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity1 THREADED HOLE AXIALLY AT ONE END
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Mounting MethodFORCE FIT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeX
Verified Substitutes 3
4730-00-289-0108820-18 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Eaton Aeroquip Llc Dba Jackson North 1 Div Fluid and Electrical Distribution
5930-00-548-361682318 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cae Usa Inc.
5935-01-101-114740099100 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Hatz Diesel of America Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8231-8 PRIMARY Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
549584-1 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-289-0108INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
820-18
5930-00-548-3616INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
82318
5935-01-101-1147INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
40099100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5999-00-556-4581?

NSN 5999-00-556-4581 is a Contact,electrical, manufactured by Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp, classified under FSC 5999 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5999-00-556-4581?

NSN 5999-00-556-4581 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 8231-8 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp), 549584-1 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 5999-00-556-4581?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5999-00-556-4581: 4730-00-289-0108, 5930-00-548-3616, 5935-01-101-1147. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8231-8?

Key specifications for 8231-8: Material: COPPER ALLOY BODY; Material: COPPER ALLOY CONTACT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED HOLE AXIALLY AT ONE END; Special Features: LEFT HAND CONTACT. 12 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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