Electro Switch Corp. · Electronic Components
72840DL1X
Switch, Rotary
Part Number72840DL1X
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-755-7786 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Throw Quantity17 SINGLE SECTION REAR
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL AT 9:00 OCLOCK
Switch Actuator Positioning Increm20.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position18 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Pole Quantity1 SINGLE SECTION REAR
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR
Overall Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers7707178P5, 9155673, 172840DL1X
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 72840DL1X available?
We can source 72840DL1X 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 72840DL1X by Electro Switch Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 72840DL1X 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 72840DL1X?
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 72840DL1X?
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.