Caterpillar · Electronic Components
6P3236
Switch, Rotary
Part Number6P3236
ManufacturerCaterpillar
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-181-0054 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING WITH PANEL SEAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts24.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Thread Length6.50 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Overall Diameter52.6 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Individual Section Quantity1
Contact Load Current Rating30.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 30.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Features ProvidedMETALLIC ENCLOSURE
Switch Actuator Indexing Position5 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalWATERTIGHT
Vendor Part Numbers68166
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 6P3236 available?
We can source 6P3236 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 6P3236 by Caterpillar obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6P3236 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 6P3236?
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 6P3236?
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.