Westinghouse Electric Corp. · Electronic Components
5861
Switch, Toggle
Part Number5861
ManufacturerWestinghouse Electric Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-240-3692 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Terminal Type And Quantity2 SCREW
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts250.0 AC
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Contact Load Current Rating At Max20.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Cancelled NSN5930-00-259-8151 (cancelled)
Terminal TypeFERRULE W/TAB
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius At Zer25.0
Body Length4.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Length0.359 INCHES NOMINAL
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power350.0 CELSIUS
Terminal Width0.172 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.320 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Diameter0.906 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts55.000 FREE AIR
Resistance Tolerance In Percent-5.000 TO 5.000
Style DesignatorRADIAL TERMINAL EACH END
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 5861 available?
We can source 5861 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 5861 by Westinghouse Electric Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5861 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 5861?
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 5861?
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.