Korry Electronics Co · Electronic Components
172-3-8
Switch, Push
Part Number172-3-8
ManufacturerKorry Electronics Co
LifecycleStocked
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-056-8247 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,PUSH
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC
Overall Height0.796 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.828 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement3 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Contact Load Current Rating At Max7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES LAMP DC
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNTED
Nominal Thread Size0.625 INCHES
Body Length0.796 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.828 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Diameter0.796 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.828 INCHES MAXIMUM
Thread Class2A
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
RohscompliantYES
Voltage Rating125 VAC
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantYES
Product Range-
IscanonicalY
Connector To ConnectorNEMA 5-15P to Free End
Cable Length Imperial8 ft
SvhcNo SVHC (04-Feb-2026)
Cable Length Metric2.44 m
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 172-3-8 available?
We can source 172-3-8 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 172-3-8 by Korry Electronics Co obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 172-3-8 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 172-3-8?
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 172-3-8?
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.