Caterpillar · Electronic Components
8N2248
Switch, Thermostatic
Part Number8N2248
ManufacturerCaterpillar
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-156-7120 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Media For Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Width Across Flats1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Overall Length2.378 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts120.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE
Thread Length0.697 INCHES NOMINAL ALL THREADED STUD
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Thread Quantity Per Inch16 ALL THREADED STUD
Vendor Part NumbersCDA3-1
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 8N2248 available?
We can source 8N2248 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 8N2248 by Caterpillar obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8N2248 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 8N2248?
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 8N2248?
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.