Detroit Switch Inc. · Electronic Components
848
Switch, Pressure
Part Number848
ManufacturerDetroit Switch Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-296-6156 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,PRESSURE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Height2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts120.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE
Overall Width5.937 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact Adjustment Range+20.00 TO 25.00 ACTUATION POINT POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
Mounting MethodBASE
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Contact Stimulus Rating5.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
Pressure Switch TypeGAGE
Distance Across Points Of Hexagona3.562 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorSTANDARD
Conduit Type AccommodatedRIGID METALLIC THICKWALL SINGLE END
MaterialIRON MALLEABLE
Item Accommodated Trade Size2.500 INCHES SINGLE END
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM
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 848 available?
We can source 848 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 848 by Detroit Switch Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 848 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 848?
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 848?
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.