MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
M8805/1-042
Switch, Sensitive
Part NumberM8805/1-042
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-916-7900 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,SENSITIVE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Actuator Movement0.375 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.160 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.060 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Width0.672 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.702 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width0.687 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Length1.968 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Width0.219 INCHES MAXIMUM
Contact Load Current Rating At Max2.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 1.500 AMPERES LAMP DC AND 15.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC AND
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Actuator Free Position Height0.687 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.813 INCHES MAXIMUM
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts115.0 AC AND 28.0 DC
Actuator Adapter StyleLEAF
Cancelled NSN5930-00-052-2798 (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 M8805/1-042 available?
We can source M8805/1-042 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 M8805/1-042 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M8805/1-042 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 M8805/1-042?
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 M8805/1-042?
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.