Continental Electronics Corp. · Electronic Components
503-0040
Switch, Rotary
Part Number503-0040
ManufacturerContinental Electronics Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-139-5850 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Throw Quantity2 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Individual Section Quantity1
Overall Width1.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position6 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Length1.343 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Overall Height1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
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 503-0040 available?
We can source 503-0040 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 503-0040 by Continental Electronics Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 503-0040 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 503-0040?
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 503-0040?
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.