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721856-42
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number721856-42
ManufacturerRaytheon
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-986-8842 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR W/BRACKET
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Body Length0.776 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Contact Adjustment TypeEXTERNAL DEACTUATION POINT SCREW AND EXTERNAL ACTUATION POINT SCREW
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Body Width0.400 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Adjustment Range-20.00 TO 200.00 ACTUATION POINT DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND -20.00 TO 200.00 DEACTUATION POINT DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Vendor Part NumbersVBE90-0-149, 352250018491
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 721856-42 available?
We can source 721856-42 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 721856-42 by Raytheon obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 721856-42 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 721856-42?
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 721856-42?
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.