Electro Switch Corp. · Electronic Components
162973N
Switch Section, Rotary
Part Number162973N
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-944-8775 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH SECTION,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Contact Switching ActionMAKES BEFORE BREAKS SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Overall Height1.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.390 INCHES MAXIMUM
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Mounting MethodSTRUT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Style DesignatorSWITCH SECTION, ROTARY
Rotor Through Connection Quantity1 SINGLE SECTION
Body Thickness0.062 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Overall Width1.516 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.546 INCHES MAXIMUM
Vendor Part Numbers167932-2
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 162973N available?
We can source 162973N 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 162973N by Electro Switch Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 162973N 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 162973N?
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 162973N?
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.