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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

B5946Holder,electrical Contact Brush

William S Guttenberg Dba Wilco Electric Company · NSN 5977-00-096-2836 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-096-2836 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-096-2836. Primary manufacturer part number: B5946.
Features
  • Holder,electrical Contact Brush — FSC 5977
  • Brush Spring Adjustability: ADJUSTABLE
  • Brush Pressure Spring Type Accommodated: HELICAL TORSION
  • Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Holder: 1
  • Inside Thickness: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility: THREADED HOLES
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Inside Length: 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Box Supporting construction
General Description

The Holder,electrical Contact Brush, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-096-2836, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is William S Guttenberg Dba Wilco Electric Company. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-096-2836
Primary Part NumberB5946
Item NameHolder,electrical Contact Brush
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWilliam S Guttenberg Dba Wilco Electric Company
StatusACTIVE
Brush Spring AdjustabilityADJUSTABLE
Brush Pressure Spring Type AccommodatedHELICAL TORSION
Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Holder1
Inside Thickness0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting FacilityTHREADED HOLES
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Inside Length0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentZINC BOX SUPPORTING
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM BOX
MaterialSTEEL BOX SUPPORTING
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BOX
Overall Thickness2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Width0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5977-00-096-2835 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,electrical Contact Brush
5310-01-101-0479B6205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Inoac Div Fuel & Motion Control Systems Division
5995-01-154-478927794 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,radio Frequency
Viant Collegeville Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B5946 PRIMARY William S Guttenberg Dba Wilco Electric Company (USA)
B6205 Marathon Electric Mfg Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5977-00-096-2835INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSH
5310-01-101-0479INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER
B6205
5995-01-154-4789INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
27794

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-096-2836?

NSN 5977-00-096-2836 is a Holder,electrical Contact Brush, manufactured by William S Guttenberg Dba Wilco Electric Company, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-096-2836?

NSN 5977-00-096-2836 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: B5946 (William S Guttenberg Dba Wilco Electric Company), B6205 (Marathon Electric Mfg Corp).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-096-2836?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5977-00-096-2836: 5977-00-096-2835, 5310-01-101-0479, 5995-01-154-4789. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B5946?

Key specifications for B5946: Brush Spring Adjustability: ADJUSTABLE; Brush Pressure Spring Type Accommodated: HELICAL TORSION; Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Holder: 1; Inside Thickness: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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