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168603-1
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number168603-1
ManufacturerRaytheon Company
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-946-4471 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length1.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorDISC W/FLANGE
Body Height0.305 INCHES NOMINAL
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S)
Distance Between Mounting Facility0.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Contact Stimulus Rating68.00 ACTUATION POINT MINIMUM DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 78.00 ACTUATION POINT MAXIMUM DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 40.00 DEACTUAT
Overall Height0.603 INCHES NOMINAL
Media For Which DesignedLIQUID
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 168603-1 available?
We can source 168603-1 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 168603-1 by Raytheon Company obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 168603-1 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 168603-1?
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 168603-1?
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.