Stromberg-Carlson Corp. A Plessey Telecommunications · Electronic Components
72172-000
Switch, Rotary
Part Number72172-000
ManufacturerStromberg-Carlson Corp. A Plessey Telecommunications
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-265-5813 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION REAR
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
First Flat Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Switch Actuator Indexing Position2 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Length0.938 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
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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 72172-000 available?
We can source 72172-000 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 72172-000 by Stromberg-Carlson Corp. A Plessey Telecommunications obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 72172-000 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 72172-000?
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 72172-000?
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.