MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
WS896/2-08A
Switch, Toggle
Part NumberWS896/2-08A
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-724-5417 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalDUSTPROOF
Contact Load Current Rating At Max20.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
ColorBROWN SINGLE ACTUATOR
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts277.0 AC
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MAINTAINED AND DOWN POSITION MAINTAINED
Actuator StyleRECTANGULAR
Actuator Width0.406 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Test Data Document81348-W-S-896 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA I
Terminal Type And Quantity3 SCREW
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Cancelled NSN5930-00-307-6784 (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 WS896/2-08A available?
We can source WS896/2-08A 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 WS896/2-08A by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If WS896/2-08A 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 WS896/2-08A?
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 WS896/2-08A?
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.