Western Union Telegraph Co Sub Of Western Union Corp. · Electronic Components
8721
Connector, Receptacle, Electrical
Part Number8721
ManufacturerWestern Union Telegraph Co Sub Of Western Union Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5935-00-259-4415 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
Overall Height0.156 INCHES NOMINAL
Included Contact Quantity32 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Insert MaterialPLASTIC SINGLE MATING END
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact TypeU-SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES
Body Length5.438 INCHES NOMINAL
Threaded Device TypeMOUNTING HOLE
Mating End Quantity1
Body Width0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
Precious Material And LocationCONTACTS AND ROTOR BLADES SILVER
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Individual Section Quantity1
Nonturn Device TypeTAB AT 3:00 OCLOCK
Switch Actuator Positioning Increm90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Flat Slot Angular Location160.0 DEGREES FROM CONTACT POSITION 1 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
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Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 8721 available?
We can source 8721 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 8721 by Western Union Telegraph Co Sub Of Western Union Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8721 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 8721?
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 8721?
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.