Carling Technologies · Electronic Components
6GM5M-68
G-SERIES TOGGLE SWITCH,AC-RATED,MOMENTARY,DOUBLE POLE
Part Number6GM5M-68
ManufacturerCarling Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-321-4987 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Terminals6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
Overall Length1.280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.340 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width0.720 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.780 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Height1.900 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.080 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNT
Special FeaturesNEOPRENE SEAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MOMENTARY AND DOWN POSITION MAINTAINED AND CENTER POSITION MAINTAINED
Actuator Diameter0.110 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.170 INCHES MAXIMUM
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Terminal Type And Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Body Width0.720 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.780 INCHES MAXIMUM
Actuator Height0.530 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.590 INCHES MAXIMUM
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Bushing Length0.468 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Surface To Terminal End D1.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.090 INCHES MAXIMUM
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 6GM5M-68 available?
We can source 6GM5M-68 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 6GM5M-68 by Carling Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6GM5M-68 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 6GM5M-68?
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 6GM5M-68?
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.