Emerson Electric Co White Rodgers Co Div · Electronic Components
1609-12
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number1609-12
ManufacturerEmerson Electric Co White Rodgers Co Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-260-5052 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Height2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Temp Sensing Element TypeCAPILLARY TUBE-BULB
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Contact Adjustment TypeEXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT SCREW
Contact AdjustabilityACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE
Contact Load Current Rating8.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE
Contact Adjustment Range-20.00 TO 50.00 ACTUATION POINT DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR
Mounting MethodBASE
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
Cancelled NSN5930-00-538-3427 (cancelled)
ProducttraceabilityNo
RohscompliantTBA
IscanonicalY
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantTBA
UseccnUnknown
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 1609-12 available?
We can source 1609-12 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 1609-12 by Emerson Electric Co White Rodgers Co Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 1609-12 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 1609-12?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 1609-12?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.