Electro Switch Corp. · Electronic Components
876978A
Detent, Switch
Part Number876978A
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-729-7323 (NSN)
Federal Item NameDETENT,SWITCH
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.344 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft Width0.079 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.218 INCHES MAXIMUM
Distance From Shaft End To Mountin1.688 INCHES
Mounting Configuration1/8 IN. DIA APPROX MTG HOLES SPACED 0.812 IN. C TO C
Positioning Increments In Deg36.0
Switch Position Quantity10
Nominal Size0.250 INCHES FRONT END
Mounting MethodFLANGE
Overall Height0.938 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length2.688 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN5930-00-787-1326 (cancelled)
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 876978A available?
We can source 876978A 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 876978A by Electro Switch Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 876978A 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 876978A?
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 876978A?
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.