Reliance Comm/Tec Corp. Lorain Products Div · Electronic Components
242
Switch, Rotary
Part Number242
ManufacturerReliance Comm/Tec Corp. Lorain Products Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-932-9157 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Cancelled NSN5315-00-236-1802 (cancelled)
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Style DesignatorSQUARE-OPPOSITE CORNER TABS
Inside Depth2.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Cover Mounting Hole Quantity2
Standard Wiring Device Quantity1
Entrance Quantity11
Cover Attachment MethodSCREW
Features ProvidedCABLE GRIP
Body Length4.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Width4.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers4-SDW-LC
Conduit Type AccommodatedRIGID METALLIC THICKWALL FIRST END
Furnished ItemsNIPPLE
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 242 available?
We can source 242 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 242 by Reliance Comm/Tec Corp. Lorain Products Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 242 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 242?
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 242?
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.