Caterpillar · Electronic Components
3L6306
Switch, Pressure
Part Number3L6306
ManufacturerCaterpillar
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-117-8078 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,PRESSURE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Proof Pressure50.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts24.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Thread Series DesignatorPTF-SAE SHORT SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Contact Load Current Rating4.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE
Pressure Connector TypeFLARED, THREADED EXTERNAL SINGLE CONNECTION
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Pressure Switch TypeGAGE
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 3L6306 available?
We can source 3L6306 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 3L6306 by Caterpillar obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3L6306 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 3L6306?
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 3L6306?
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.