MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
WS896/2-05A
Switch, Toggle
Part NumberWS896/2-05A
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-943-0260 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Contact Load Current Rating At Max20.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts277.0 AC
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal Type And Quantity4 SCREW
Precious Material And LocationCONTACTS SILVER
ColorBROWN SINGLE ACTUATOR
Actuator StyleRECTANGULAR
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MAINTAINED AND DOWN POSITION MAINTAINED
Test Data Document81348-WS896 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data3 TYPE AND 2 CLASS AND A DESIGN
Cancelled NSN5930-00-949-2455 (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 WS896/2-05A available?
We can source WS896/2-05A 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 WS896/2-05A by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If WS896/2-05A 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 WS896/2-05A?
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 WS896/2-05A?
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.