Eaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center · Electronic Components
86-172
Switch, Rotary
Part Number86-172
ManufacturerEaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-642-9941 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Width1.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Individual Section Quantity1
Knob Manufacturer Part Number53-331
Overall Height3.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Longest Horizontal Distance Betwee3.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Knob Manufacturer Code15605
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts440.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Nominal Thread Size0.164 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position3 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Cancelled NSN5930-00-360-3402 (cancelled)
ProducttraceabilityNo
RohscompliantTBA
IscanonicalY
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantTBA
UseccnEAR99
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 86-172 available?
We can source 86-172 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 86-172 by Eaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 86-172 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 86-172?
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 86-172?
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.