Caterpillar Inc. · Electronic Components
5N8596
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number5N8596
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-127-6290 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length5.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Media For Which DesignedLIQUID
Contact Stimulus Rating197.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 185.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES SINGLE THREADED HOLE
Contact AdjustabilityACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Frequency In Hertz60.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Thread Series DesignatorNPT SINGLE THREADED HOLE
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR
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 5N8596 available?
We can source 5N8596 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 5N8596 by Caterpillar Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5N8596 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 5N8596?
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 5N8596?
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.