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21C1596-19
Switch, Toggle
Part Number21C1596-19
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-493-5424 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Actuator StyleROUNDROUND
Nominal Thread Size0.469 INCHES0.469 INCHES
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHINGTHREADED BUSHING
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MOMENTARY AND UP POSITION MOMENTARY AND DOWN POSITION MOMENTARY AND DOWN POSITION MOMENTARY AND CENTER POSIT
Contact Load Current Rating At Max10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC AND 7.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE AC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP AC
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB W/SCREW
Thread Class2A2A
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSEDFULLY INCLOSED
Thread Quantity Per Inch3232
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, TWO POSITIONS MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
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 21C1596-19 available?
We can source 21C1596-19 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 21C1596-19 by General Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 21C1596-19 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 21C1596-19?
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 21C1596-19?
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.