MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MS21357-231
Switch, Toggle
Part NumberMS21357-231
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-055-8460 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Height1.906 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity6 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Contact Load Current Rating At Max5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE AC
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Overall Length0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM
Precious Material And LocationTERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
Body Length0.572 INCHES MAXIMUM
Bushing Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL
Thread Class2A
Mounting Surface To Terminal End D0.750 INCHES NOMINAL
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 MS21357-231 available?
We can source MS21357-231 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 MS21357-231 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MS21357-231 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 MS21357-231?
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 MS21357-231?
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.