Vishay Sprague · Electronic Components
87-21-33
Switch, Rotary
Part Number87-21-33
ManufacturerVishay Sprague
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-563-1607 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Diameter0.550 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Precious MaterialSILVER AND GOLD
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Length0.549 INCHES NOMINAL
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Precious Material And LocationCONTACTS AND ROTOR BLADES SILVER AND TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
Individual Section Quantity1
Throw Quantity3 SINGLE SECTION REAR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position3 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Load Current Rating250.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
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 87-21-33 available?
We can source 87-21-33 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 87-21-33 by Vishay Sprague obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 87-21-33 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 87-21-33?
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 87-21-33?
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.