Ross Laboratories, Inc. · Electronic Components
51-162
Switch, Rotary
Part Number51-162
ManufacturerRoss Laboratories, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-049-2814 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCULAR, BUSHING MOUNT
Thread Class2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Overall Length1.630 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length0.470 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position8 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
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 51-162 available?
We can source 51-162 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 51-162 by Ross Laboratories, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 51-162 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 51-162?
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 51-162?
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.