Janco Corporation · Electronic Components
79-1956
Switch, Rotary
Part Number79-1956
ManufacturerJanco Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-079-6074 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCULAR, BUSHING MOUNT
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length0.490 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Throw Quantity3 SINGLE SECTION REAR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position3 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Flat Slot Angular Location165.0 DEGREES FROM NONTURN DEVICE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Pole Quantity2 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Thread Length0.430 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nonturn Device TypeSLOTTED BUSHING AT 3:00 OCLOCK
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalEXPLOSION PROOF
Vendor Part NumbersSCD100384-1 56184
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 79-1956 available?
We can source 79-1956 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 79-1956 by Janco Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 79-1956 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 79-1956?
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 79-1956?
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.