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21C1583-216
Switch, Sensitive
Part Number21C1583-216
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-878-5745 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,SENSITIVE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Width1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Movement0.078 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.219 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.002 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Switch Release Force4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Center To Center Distance Between1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Housing Length3.040 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Free Position Height1.798 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Height1.048 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Diameter0.330 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN5930-00-898-5251 (cancelled)
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 21C1583-216 available?
We can source 21C1583-216 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 21C1583-216 by General Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 21C1583-216 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 21C1583-216?
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 21C1583-216?
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.