Part Details

The 5930-00-958-4158 SENSITIVE SWITCH is defined as a specialized switch featuring a quick-acting mechanism that is actuated by a highly delicate tactile contact. This hardware includes membrane switch variants while specifically excluding flexible switches, pressure switches, and thermostatic switches.

Technical Specifications

Engineered for precise electrical and physical requirements, this unit possesses distinct performance characteristics:

  • Maximum Voltage Rating: 125.0 AC and 250.0 DC.
  • Contact Load Current Ratings: Supports 250.000 milliamperes resistive, 100.000 milliamperes inductive, 10.000 amperes resistive, and 10.000 amperes inductive at maximum rated voltage.
  • Physical Dimensions: Body style is hole mounted with a maximum body length of 1.660 inches, nominal body width of 0.520 inches, and nominal body height of 2.090 inches. Overall length reaches a maximum of 2.035 inches, width is 0.520 inches, and overall height is 2.770 inches.
  • Actuator Specifications: Features a round actuator style with a nominal diameter of 0.250 inches, maximum actuator height of 0.375 inches, and free position height of 0.375 inches. Actuator movement includes 0.188 inches of pretravel.
  • Terminals and Mounting: Utilizes 6 tab with screw terminals on an uninclosed enclosure type, featuring a 0.138-inch nominal thread size (UNC series, 32 threads per inch).

Manufacturers and Cross-Reference Data

This component is produced and supplied by various manufacturers operating under specific CAGE codes and alternate part numbers:

  • British Sarozal Ltd (CAGE K0577): MS16016-2
  • F E L Corp (CAGE 16786): P762000102
  • Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 91929): 4AC54
  • Inspektorat Wsparcia Sil Zbrojnych (CAGE 9009H): 5930PL0991777
  • Leonardo S.P.A. A Land & Naval Defence Electronics Division (CAGE A1615): 455900115
  • Military Specifications / Standards (CAGE 81349 & 96906): MIL-PRF-8805/56, MS16106-2, MIL-S-8805/56, MS5629-2
  • Naval Sea Systems Command (CAGE 53711): 7257864-001, 7257864
  • Power Paragon Inc / Power Systems Group (CAGE 04801): 120-00143
  • Raytheon Company (CAGE 49956 & 00724): G492527-1, 07-00055-001, 07-00008-002

Applications

Due to its precise tactile contact actuation and compliance with rigorous military standards (such as MIL-PRF-8805), the 5930-00-958-4158 is deployed in demanding aerospace, naval, and defense electronics systems where reliable mechanical switching under specific voltage and current loads is critical.