Eaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center · Electronic Components
8918K729
Switch, Rotary
Part Number8918K729
ManufacturerEaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-636-0037 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
First Flat Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Length0.969 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Nominal Thread Size0.469 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Individual Section Quantity2
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position8 SINGLE ACTUATOR
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 8918K729 available?
We can source 8918K729 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 8918K729 by Eaton Corp. Opns & Technical Center obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8918K729 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 8918K729?
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 8918K729?
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.