National Item Identification Number
01-179-8631
011798631
5930-01-179-8631
5930011798631
National Stock Number
Item Name
SWITCH,PROXIMITY
Federal Supply Class
5930
Description
A switch designed to perform the function of opening and/or closing one or more electrical circuits. The switching function is accomplished by means of separable contacts, semiconductor devices, or a combination of separable contacts and semiconductor devices. The item functions in response to electrical changes in its internal circuit caused by capacitance, inductance, or magnetic flux changes. It is activated by permanent magnets, metallic materials, or nonmetallic materials which come within its sensing range. For sensing switches which respond to changes other than capacitance, inductance, or magnetic flux, see SWITCH, AIRFLOW; SWITCH, CENTRIFUGAL; SWITCH, INERTIA; SWITCH, PRESSURE; SWITCH, PRESSURE-THERMOSTATIC; SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC; and SWITCH, TILT.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
08748
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
8-088-03
Required Categories
OVERALL LENGTH
TERMINAL TYPE
Required Description
2.100 INCHES NOMINAL
WIRE LEAD
