L3Harris Technologies · Electronic Components
55872-1
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number55872-1
ManufacturerL3Harris Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-005-8983 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length5.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter3.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Features ProvidedELECTRICAL ACCESS PORT
Temp Sensing Element TypeBULB
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.169 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Bulb Length3.656 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Body Length3.656 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT ADJUSTABLE
Vendor Part Numbers22010-0M0D36
Cancelled NSN5930-00-797-7939 (cancelled)
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 55872-1 available?
We can source 55872-1 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 55872-1 by L3Harris Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 55872-1 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 55872-1?
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 55872-1?
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.