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7W2296

Switch, Flow

Part Number7W2296
ManufacturerCaterpillar
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameSWITCH,FLOW
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter7.1 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL
Overall Width121.4 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Overall Length124.7 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR
Contact AdjustabilityACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Media For Which DesignedLIQUID
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Frequently asked

Is 7W2296 available?
We can source 7W2296 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 7W2296 by Caterpillar obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 7W2296 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 7W2296?
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 7W2296?
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.