Caterpillar · Electronic Components
6N5899
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number6N5899
ManufacturerCaterpillar
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-101-7845 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Thread Quantity Per Inch18 SINGLE THREADED BUSHING
Contact Load Current Rating3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE THREADED BUSHING
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts32.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Thread Series DesignatorNPTF SINGLE THREADED BUSHING
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Body Diameter13.7 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL
Width Across Flats17.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL
Features ProvidedINTERNALLY GROUNDED
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 6N5899 available?
We can source 6N5899 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 6N5899 by Caterpillar obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6N5899 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 6N5899?
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 6N5899?
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.