Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
Standard, UL Recognized and
Military Qualified Solder Lug Styles
Note: 





Rear Views
Series 44
Series 42
DIMENSIONS 
No. Dimension B Approx. Weight No. Dimension B Approx. Weight
of Dimension Style Style Grams of Dimension Style Style Grams
Decks A A M or H 42 44 Decks A A M or H 42 44
           
           
           
           
         
           
Dimension C D E F
    
    




























C
L



C
L










































SERIES 42, 43, 44 and 54
1" Diameter, 1 Amp, Standard,
Military SR04
FEATURES








Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS: Solder Lug Terminals
Switch is Viewed From Shaft End and Shown in Position No. 1

  
 
  
 
Rear Views
  
 
  
Series 44
60° Angle
of Throw
Series 42 & 43
36° Angle
of Throw
Series 44
45° Angle
of Throw
Series 44
90° Angle
of Throw
Series 44 & 54
30° Angle
of Throw




C
L


C
L











C
L



 

C
L




 

C
L



C
L





C
L

C
L




C
L




C
L




C
L




C
L



C
L

C
L


C
L





Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches


   
       

These switches have no bushing keyway.


 


      

Equivalent Styles
For style 42A36, use 42D36,
For style 44A30, use 44D30
For style 42M36, use 42D36 initially
ADJUSTABLE STOP SWITCHES: Series 42 and 44
Front Views
 
Switch is Viewed From Shaft End
and Shown in Position No. 1


PC BOARD MOUNTING PATTERN
Termination

       


   
  
   

 



CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: PC Mount

Standard Style
DIMENSIONS 


C
L





1.000 ± .010
(25,4 ± 0,25)
DIA.
TERMINAL DIMENSIONS AT THIS
POINT ARE .050 ± .005 (1,27 ± 0,13)
WIDE BY .020 ± .003 (0,51 ± 0,08) THICK
.375 ± .015
(9,53 ± 0,38) TYP.
.750 ± .010
(19,05 ± 0,25)
TYP.
OF BUSHING
KEYWAY
C
L
.250 + .001 –.002
(6,35 + 0,03 –0,05)
DIA.
3/8-32 UNEF-2A THREAD
(MTG. HOLE=3/8 DIA. MIN.)
BUSHING KEYWAY
.066 ± .002 (1,68 ± 0,05) WIDE BY
.036 ± .003 (0,91 ± 0,08) DEEP
FROM A .375 (9,53) DIA.
INTEGRAL ASSEMBLY NUT,
DO NOT REMOVE
COMMON LUG
.250 ± .020
(6,35 ± 0,51)
.830
± .010
(21,08
± 0,25)
DIM. A + .046 – .020
(+1,17 –0,00)
.437 ± .020
(11,10 ± 0,51)
.600 ± .031
(15,24 ± 0,79)
DIM. B REF.
STUD
PROJECTION
#1 THREAD
.174
± .010
(4,42
± 0,25)
C
LC
LC
L
.174 ± .010
(4,42 ± 0,25)
.786 ± .010
(19,96 ± 0,25)
DIA.
.500 ± .015
(12,7 ± 0,38)
TYP.
1.470 ± .020
(37,34 ± 0,51)
TYP.
.735 ± .010
(18,67 ± 0,25) TYP.
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38) TYP.
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38) TYP.
1
10
6
5
4
3
2
9
8
7
GRAYHILL
.219
± .005
(5,56
± 0,13)










SERIES 42
1" Diameter, 1 Amp, PC Mount



C
L
















C
L 




C
L 



C
L 






SHAFT AND PANEL SEAL: Srs. 42 & 44
Standard Style

         



         




 






         

FEATURES





For style 44M30, use 44D30 initially
For style 42U36, use 42UD36
For style 44U30, use 44UD30
Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
Standard Style and Military Qualified
DIMENSIONS 
Note: 



Rear Views
Series 54
Series 43
Number of Approx. Weight
Decks Dimension A Dimension B Grams
Section Section Style Style Style Series Series
“A” “B” A, M or H A M or H 43 54
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      


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




































SERIES 43
SERIES 54
1" Diameter, 1 Amp, Concentric
Shafts
FEATURES






Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
SERIES 43 and 54
1" Diameter, 1 Amp, Add-A-Pot
FEATURES








Standard Style
Series 43
Note: 


Number
of Dimension
Decks A Series 43 Series 54
   
   
   
Approx. Weight
Grams
Series 54
DIMENSIONS 
    
     
   



    


Rear Views
Series 54
Series 43











C
L





















 















































      
  





    





Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
SERIES 54
1" Diameter, 1 Amp, Add-A-Pot
FEATURES







Military Qualified Style
Note: 


Number Approximate
of Dimension Weight
Decks A Grams
  
  
  
DIMENSIONS 
Potentiometer Mounting


Mounting Plate A Mounting Plate B

     

     

















C
L




























































1.265
(32,13)
DIA.
27.5
± 2
.098 ± .003
(2,49 ± 0,08) DIA. (3)
THROUGH BOLT
HOLE (2 EA.)
15
± 2
.245 ± .003
(6,22 ± 0,08) R.
.375 ± .003
(9,53 ± 0,08) R.
.261 ± .003
(6,63 ± 0,08) DIA. (1)
1.265
(32,13)
DIA.
15 ± 2
9
± 2
.437 ± .003
(11,10 ± 0,08) R.
.531 ± .003
(13,49 ± 0,08) R.
.380 ± .003
(9,65 ± 0,08)
DIA. (1)
.130 ± .003
(3,30 ± 0,08)
DIA. (2)
Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
MILITARY QUALIFIED
Single Shaft Switches
       

   
    


    
      

    








Two Switches, Concentric Shafts
        

    
        







      

Add-A-Pot Switches
       






All Qualified Switches


     


     
 





MILITARY QUALIFIED SHAFT AND
PANEL SEAL:
Styles HS, HBS, HGS and HBGS








SPECIFICATIONS:
Electrical Ratings
Standard Style
Rated:     

Angle of Throw
30° or 36° 45° or 60° 90°
   
   
   
  
  
  

Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance: 

Voltage Breakdown:

Life Expectancy:
  Note:    
      



UL Recognition–
Styles UA, UD, UM, UP, US and USP


     

     



Electrical Parameters: 




Overload:      

Endurance:
      

Temperature Rise:

Note: 



Electrical Ratings
Military Style
General Rating:






  

















Voltage and Load:







      
   













Contact Resistance:  

Insulation Resistance:  

Voltage Breakdown:   
    
      
      
       
   

MIL-S-3786 Electrical Values
Military Style
Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
SPECIFICATIONS:



       
   



      
    


   
      


       



Contact Resistance:  

Insulation Resistance:  

Dielectric Strength: 
     


      

      



    
     



Materials and Finishes
Standard Style
Bases:    

Cover, Deck Separators, End Plate and Rotor
Mounting Plate:   

Mounting Bushings:
Shaft, Cover Plate, Retaining Rings, Through
Bolts, Shaft Extensions, Stop Arm, Thrust
Washers Stop Washers and Rear Support
Plate:
Detent Balls:
Detent Springs:
Rotor Contact, Stator (Base) Contacts:

Terminals (Except Common):  

Common Plate, Including Solder Lug: 

Mounting Hardware:
       


Stud Nuts, Mounting Nuts, Lock Washers:

Materials and Finishes
Military Qualified
Bases:
Cover, Deck Separators, End Plate and
Rotor Mounting Plate: 

Mounting Bushings: 
Shaft, Cover Plate, Retaining Rings,
Through Bolts, Shaft Extensions, Stop Arm,
Stop Washers, Thrust Washers and Rear
Support Plate:
Detent Balls:
Detent Springs: 
Rotor Contact: 
Terminals, Common Plate including Solder
Lug:
Mounting Hardware: 


Stud Nuts, Mounting Nuts, Lock Washers:

Additional Characteristics
Standard Style and Military Qualified
Contact:    
      

Rotational Torque:  


Mechanical Life Expectancy: 

Shaft Flat Orientation:  


Stop Strength: 


Extended Stud: 


       


Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
CHOICES AND LIMITATIONS: Series 42, 43, 44 and 54









SINGLE SHAFT SWITCHES
Style Choices Angle of Number of Poles Positions Shorting or
Series Unsealed Shaft/Panel Seal Throw Decks Per Deck Per Pole1,3 Non-Shorting
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 




      




Style Angle of Section A (Front) Section B (Rear)
Series Choices Throw Decks Poles Position N or S Decks Poles Position N or S
CONCENTRIC SHAFT, 2 SWITCHES


54
43
54
43
54
ADD-A-POT SWITCHES








   
Concentric Shaft Switches








42
44
44
42
42
   
   
       
       
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
        
       






Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 USA Phone: 708-354-1040 Fax: 708-354-2820 www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Multi-Deck Rotary Switches
ACCESSORIES
Internal Tooth Lockwasher–Figure A

    
     No.
12Q1272-1
    
   
    

Non-Turn Washer–Figure B






Part No. 12C1087-1
Panel Seal Kit–Figure C
        
ORDERING INFORMATION: Single Shaft Switches, Add-A-Pot Switches
ORDERING INFORMATION: Concentric Shaft Rotary Switches
Series:

Style*:

Number of Decks:
44M30–02–1–12N–F
Stop Arrangement:

Type of Contacts:
Positions Per Pole:

Poles Per Deck:
* All rotary switches that are required to have military designated markings and testing adhering to MIL-3786 are to be ordered by specifying
the military part number identified on the appropriate slash sheet.
Series:
Style*:

Section A (front)
Number of Decks:
Poles Per Deck:
Positions Per Pole:

Type of Contacts:

43M02110N–M03203S
Section B (rear)
The limitations listed for Section A apply to Section B
Type of Contacts
Positions Per Pole
Poles Per Deck
Number of Decks
Style
* All rotary switches that are required to have military designated markings and testing adhering to MIL-3786 are to be ordered by specify-
ing the military part number identified on the appropriate slash sheet.
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor

Non-Turn Washer Seal Keyed Washer Hex Nut
FIGURE C




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FIGURE A
       
        





 PartNo. 42-24