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3959
Switch Section, Rotary
Part Number3959
ManufacturerElectroswitch
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-075-2336 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH SECTION,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Throw Quantity3 SINGLE SECTION REAR
Pole Quantity1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Contact Switching ActionMAKES BEFORE BREAKS, BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR
Body Thickness0.062 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorSWITCH SECTION, ROTARY
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Overall Length3.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Height1.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Base Thickness0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width3.000 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Surface TreatmentCOPPER AND TIN AND ZINC CONTACT
Voltage In Volts250.0
Current Carrying Rating In Amps30.0
Fuse Terminal Type AccommodatedFERRULE
Terminal Type And Quantity6 SCREW
Fuse Accommodation Quantity3
Vendor Part NumbersC5G10070-0001
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 3959 available?
We can source 3959 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 3959 by Electroswitch obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3959 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 3959?
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 3959?
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.