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US Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir  · Electronic Components

SM-B-172166

Switch, Rotary

Part NumberSM-B-172166
ManufacturerUS Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Contact Load Current Rating500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 3.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Detent Rotational Torque Range+15.000 TO 25.000 INCH-OUNCES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Thread Length0.313 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Shaft Length0.672 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.704 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR
Pole Quantity2 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts6.0 LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Vendor Part NumbersGH-1629-2-H, 28961-4MLR-1
Cancelled NSN5930-00-356-2383 (cancelled)
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Frequently asked

Is SM-B-172166 available?
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Is SM-B-172166 by US Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir obsolete or end-of-life?
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How does RH Electronics verify parts like SM-B-172166?
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Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for SM-B-172166?
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.