DRS Naval Power Systems · Electronic Components
6981ED171-45
Switch, Rotary
Part Number6981ED171-45
ManufacturerDRS Naval Power Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-201-5015 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalWATERTIGHT
Knob Manufacturer Code11660
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Knob Manufacturer Part NumberS1314512
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Mounting MethodBASE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts480.0 HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Positioning Increm90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position2 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
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 6981ED171-45 available?
We can source 6981ED171-45 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 6981ED171-45 by DRS Naval Power Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6981ED171-45 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 6981ED171-45?
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 6981ED171-45?
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.