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6981ED173-196

Switch Assembly

Part Number6981ED173-196
ManufacturerDRS Naval Power Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameSWITCH ASSEMBLY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Individual Switch Quantity1 AND 2
Environmental ProtectionHERMETICALLY SEALED AND SHOCK PROOF
Mounting ConfigurationFOUR 0.280 IN. DIA MTG HOLES ON 7.250 IN. BY 3.000 IN. MTG CENTERS
Overall Height8.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch TypeROTARY AND PUSH
Overall Length3.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width3.840 INCHES NOMINAL
Identifying Number6981ED190-1B PART NO. AND 86-2427 PART NO.
Inclosure MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Mounting MethodHOLE AND BAR
Controlling AgencyCUTLER-HAMMER
Vendor Part Numbers6981ED93-185
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Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 6981ED173-196?
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