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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

55-30WHolder,electrical Contact Brush

J H Emerson Company · NSN 5977-00-159-2251 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-159-2251 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-159-2251. Primary manufacturer part number: 55-30W.
Features
  • Holder,electrical Contact Brush — FSC 5977
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 BRUSH
  • Brush Spring Adjustability: NONADJUSTABLE
  • Overall Thickness: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Holder: 1
  • Inside Thickness: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Style Designator: RECTANGLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Box construction
General Description

The Holder,electrical Contact Brush, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-159-2251, 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 J H Emerson Company. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-159-2251
Primary Part Number55-30W
Item NameHolder,electrical Contact Brush
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJ H Emerson Company
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Furnished Items and Quantity1 BRUSH
Brush Spring AdjustabilityNONADJUSTABLE
Overall Thickness0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Holder1
Inside Thickness0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorRECTANGLE
Brush Pressure Spring Type AccommodatedHELICAL COMPRESSION
Inside Length1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting FacilityCLAMP
Inside Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BOX
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4820-00-174-2600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,angle
4820-00-566-1281SW1971-2IN INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,angle
Flowserve Inc
4820-01-237-2796SW-1971SS 1.00IN. INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,angle
Flowserve Inc
4820-01-554-0912803-2177525-C1B1AF INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,angle
Naval Ship Systems Command
4820-01-554-1203803-2177525-C4B1AF INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,angle
Naval Ship Systems Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55-30W J H Emerson Company (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-174-2600INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
4820-00-566-1281INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
SW1971-2IN
4820-01-237-2796INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
SW-1971SS 1.00IN.
4820-01-554-0912INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
803-2177525-C1B1AF
4820-01-554-1203INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
803-2177525-C4B1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-159-2251?

NSN 5977-00-159-2251 is a Holder,electrical Contact Brush, manufactured by J H Emerson Company, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-159-2251?

NSN 5977-00-159-2251 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 55-30W (J H Emerson Company).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-159-2251?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5977-00-159-2251: 4820-00-174-2600, 4820-00-566-1281, 4820-01-237-2796 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55-30W?

Key specifications for 55-30W: Overall Width: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 BRUSH; Brush Spring Adjustability: NONADJUSTABLE. 14 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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