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WS871 — SWITCH,KNIFE

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

WS871: SWITCH,KNIFE.

The SWITCH,KNIFE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_style: HOLE MOUNTED, body_width: 2.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_height: 3.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_length: 6.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN, mounting_method: PANEL, terminal_type_and_quantity: 4 THREADED STUD. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5930-00-224-4937, 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
WS871
NSN: 5930-00-224-4937
FSC: 5930 — Switches
CAGE: 81348 — FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleHOLE MOUNTED
body_width2.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_height3.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_length6.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
mounting_methodPANEL
terminal_type_and_quantity4 THREADED STUD
maximum_voltage_rating_in_volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
contact_load_current_rating_at_maximum_rated_voltage30.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 30.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
center_to_center_distance_between_mounting_facilities_parallel_to_length5.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN5930-00-224-4937
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available SWITCH,KNIFE TITLE COMPONENT PN WS871 MFR SWITCH,KNIFE
KEY FEATURES
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BODY STYLE: HOLE MOUNTED
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CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH: 5.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MOUNTING METHOD: PANEL
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BODY WIDTH: 2.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY HEIGHT: 3.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY LENGTH: 6.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
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TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY: 4 THREADED STUD
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BODY STYLEHOLE MOUNTED
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH5.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MOUNTING METHODPANEL
BODY WIDTH2.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY HEIGHT3.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY LENGTH6.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY4 THREADED STUD
CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING AT MAXIMUM RATED VOLTAGE30.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 30.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
1142Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
1CL1A250V30A2Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is WS871?
WS871 is a SWITCH,KNIFE.
What parts can replace WS871?
There are 2 known substitutes for WS871: 1142, 1CL1A250V30A2. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for WS871?
WS871 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5930-00-224-4937. 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.