National Stock Number (NSN) 5930-01-297-8540, or NIIN 012978540, (switch box) was assigned April 7, 1989 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, there are no suppliers listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Nov 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire only from the prime contractor although the engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) and part number of a source other than the prime contractor. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s). (NOTE: This code is applicable only to parts under immediate buy requirements and only as long as the deficiency is under review for resolution and appropriate recoding.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 15362. [AN ENCLOSURE WHICH INCLUDES, MOUNTS, AND PROTECTS ONE OR MORE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. IT IS DESIGNED TO HAVE A COVER WHICH COMPLETELY ENCLOSES THE SWITCH(ES) AND ITS (THEIR) ACTUATOR(S). THE COVER MAY OR MAY NOT BE INCLUDED. MAY ALSO INCLUDE MOUNTING HARDWARE, LOCK(S), CONDUIT FITTINGS, AND TERMINAL BOARD(S) USED SPECIFICALLY FOR TERMINATING THE SWITCH(ES). FOR BOXES CONTAINING COMBINATIONS OF DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL DEVICES, SUCH AS SWITCHES, JACKS, FUSEHOLDERS, CONNECTORS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, TERMINAL BOARDS, AND THE LIKE, SEE DISTRIBUTION BOX. FOR BOXES DESIGNED TO MOUNT BUT WHICH DO NOT INCLUDE SWITCHES, SEE JUNCTION BOX. EXCLUDES:CONTROL (2) (AS MODIFIED); PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION; SWITCH, BOX; AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY.]. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 5930012978540 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8538907080: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus for heading 8535, 8536,8537, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as electric apparatus. NAICS classification category 335314: relay and industrial control manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.