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5-238-8
Ammeter — Test Instruments
Part Number5-238-8
ManufacturerRadiodetection
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6625-00-113-4004 (NSN)
Federal Item NameAMMETER
Federal Supply Class6625 — Test Instruments
Panel For Which DesignedMAGNETIC OR NONMAGNETIC
Indicator TypeDIAL W/POINTER
Meter Body Diameter Behind Mountin2.820 INCHES NOMINAL
Movement TypeMOVING COIL, PERMANENT MAGNET
Overall Width4.120 INCHES NOMINAL
Scale Division Quantity40 SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Mounting Stud Length0.450 INCHES NOMINAL
Installation DesignPANEL
Dial Scale Marking ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Meter Depth Behind Mounting Flange1.010 INCHES NOMINAL
Measurement Range+0.0 TO 20.0 AMPERES, DC SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
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 5-238-8 available?
We can source 5-238-8 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 5-238-8 by Radiodetection obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5-238-8 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 5-238-8?
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 5-238-8?
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.