Sensata Technologies · Electronic Components
21496-2
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number21496-2
ManufacturerSensata Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-727-0739 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Operating Temp Rating-65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 300.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Contact Load Current Rating7.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts250.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE
Contact Stimulus Rating220.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 190.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Contact AdjustabilityACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Mounting Facility PatternTHREE POSITION CIRCULAR
Overall Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Mounting Facility Circle Radius1.340 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodFLANGE
Unit TypeWAVEGUIDE
MaterialALUMINUM
FSC Application DataWAVEGUIDE
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 21496-2 available?
We can source 21496-2 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 21496-2 by Sensata Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 21496-2 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 21496-2?
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 21496-2?
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.