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5-12551-421
Switch, Rotary
Part Number5-12551-421
ManufacturerElectroswitch
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-216-8734 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Shaft Length0.346 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position12 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Rotor Through Connection Quantity1 SINGLE SECTION
Detent Rotational Torque Range+0.750 TO 4.000 INCH-POUNDS SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Length1.658 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Precious MaterialSILVER
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 5-12551-421 available?
We can source 5-12551-421 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 5-12551-421 by Electroswitch obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5-12551-421 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 5-12551-421?
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 5-12551-421?
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.