Electro-Metrics · Electronic Components
3242
Switch, Rotary
Part Number3242
ManufacturerElectro-Metrics
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-238-2851 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Overall Height0.968 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft Diameter0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nonturn Device TypeTAB AT 9:00 OCLOCK
Overall Length3.097 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position6 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Vendor Part Numbers254119A3
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Overall Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL
Shell TypeSOLID
Distance From Mounting Shoulder To0.290 INCHES NOMINAL
Thread Quantity Per Inch13
Precious Material And Weight0.101 GOLD GRAINS, TROY
Nominal Thread Length0.290 INCHES
Radio Frequency Type Contact Chara50.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Threaded Device TypeBACK SHELL
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 3242 available?
We can source 3242 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 3242 by Electro-Metrics obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3242 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 3242?
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 3242?
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.