Electro Switch Corp. · Electronic Components
8872-2
Switch, Code Indicating Wheel
Part Number8872-2
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-216-2098 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,CODE INDICATING WHEEL
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length1.260 INCHES NOMINAL
Precious Material And LocationCONTACT AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CIRCUIT SURFACES GOLD
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Horizontal Distance Betwee1.090 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Vertical Distance Between0.900 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Precious MaterialGOLD
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR INLINE INDICATING
Terminal TypePRINTED CIRCUIT
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Vendor Part Numbers91380028
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 8872-2 available?
We can source 8872-2 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 8872-2 by Electro Switch Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8872-2 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 8872-2?
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 8872-2?
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.