Portsmouth Naval Shipyard · Electronic Components
5968-201
Switch, Rotary
Part Number5968-201
ManufacturerPortsmouth Naval Shipyard
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-642-9275 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Width6.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalWATERTIGHT
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB AND METALLIC ENCLOSURE
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Knob Manufacturer Part Number5969-201PC22
Overall Height7.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Knob Manufacturer Code81316
Longest Horizontal Distance Betwee3.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Positioning Increm45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Vendor Part Numbers5968-209, 228-65-0946, 201-65-0949, 212-65-401ALT8PC1, 212-65-401WALT4WM2PC1
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 5968-201 available?
We can source 5968-201 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 5968-201 by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5968-201 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 5968-201?
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 5968-201?
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.