Stackpole Corp. The · Electronic Components
SS-42
Switch, Slide
Part NumberSS-42
ManufacturerStackpole Corp. The
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-021-4242 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,SLIDE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Body Height0.484 INCHES NOMINAL
Center To Center Distance Between1.624 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Width0.531 INCHES NOMINAL
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts125.0 AC
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY, TWO POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Actuator Width0.224 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Length0.224 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Load Current Rating At Max6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MAINTAINED AND DOWN POSITION MOMENTARY AND CENTER POSITION MAINTAINED
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Vendor Part NumbersCE42
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 SS-42 available?
We can source SS-42 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 SS-42 by Stackpole Corp. The obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If SS-42 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 SS-42?
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 SS-42?
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.