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MIL-DTL-12285/2 — SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC

✓ Government record, cited
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MIL-DTL-12285/2: SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC.

The SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_length: 0.910 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_diameter: 0.610 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, terminal_type: CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, thread_length: 0.760 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN, overall_length: 2.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, mounting_method: THREADED BUSHING. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5930-00-224-7218, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
MIL-DTL-12285/2
NSN: 5930-00-224-7218
NIINs: 002247218, 004833765, 011232909, 011683231, 014495970
FSC: 5930 — Switches
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
body_length0.910 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_diameter0.610 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
terminal_typeCONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE
thread_length0.760 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN
overall_length2.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
mounting_methodTHREADED BUSHING
style_designatorPLUG
width_across_flats0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
nominal_thread_size0.500 INCHES SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN
contact_adjustabilityACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
contact_action_stimulusINCREASE
contact_stimulus_rating185.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
NSN5930-00-224-7218
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC TITLE COMPONENT PN MIL-DTL-12285/2 MFR SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
KEY FEATURES
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BODY DIAMETER: 0.610 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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WIDTH ACROSS FLATS: 0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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CONTACT ACTION STIMULUS: INCREASE
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TERMINAL TYPE: CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE
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CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING: 6.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE
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MOUNTING METHOD: THREADED BUSHING
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THREAD LENGTH: 0.760 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BODY DIAMETER0.610 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
WIDTH ACROSS FLATS0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
CONTACT ACTION STIMULUSINCREASE
TERMINAL TYPECONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE
CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING6.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE
CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING6.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
MOUNTING METHODTHREADED BUSHING
THREAD LENGTH0.760 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN
STYLE DESIGNATORCYLINDRICAL W/FLANGE
TEMP SENSING ELEMENT TYPEINTERNAL SENSOR
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 6
975-0122-007Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
M12285/2-7Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
5930-224-7218Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Informative reference only
5930002247218Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Informative reference only
21558-4Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
MIL-S-12285/2Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-DTL-12285/2?
MIL-DTL-12285/2 is a SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC.
What parts can replace MIL-DTL-12285/2?
There are 6 known substitutes for MIL-DTL-12285/2: 975-0122-007, M12285/2-7, 5930-224-7218 and 3 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-DTL-12285/2?
MIL-DTL-12285/2 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5930-00-224-7218. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.