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RC16-4402Brush,electrical Contact

Ucar Carbon Co Inc · NSN 5977-00-230-6021 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-230-6021 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-230-6021. Primary manufacturer part number: RC16-4402.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Top Style: BEVELED FRONT WITH RIGHT SHOULDER
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
  • Length: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Slot Width: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material Document and Classification: NATIONAL GRADE SA-35 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Angle: 40.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
  • Material: ELECTROGRAPHITIC
Applications
  • Applications requiring Electrographitic construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-230-6021, 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 Ucar Carbon Co Inc. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System. This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the government interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-230-6021
Primary Part NumberRC16-4402
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUcar Carbon Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Top StyleBEVELED FRONT WITH RIGHT SHOULDER
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Length1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Slot Width0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationNATIONAL GRADE SA-35 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Angle40.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Brush Shunt Length2.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Shunt Position Designator10
Thickness0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity1 UNINSULATED
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Terminal Type and Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Width1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bevel Angle30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Contact Face StyleBEVELED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
⇄ Verified Substitutes 12
5977-00-050-1480MS-100958-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Miraj Corp
5977-00-239-7075 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-251-9873 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-3106 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-4391 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-4673 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-9031 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9038 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9040 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9048 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RC16-4402 Ucar Carbon Co Inc (USA)
61046187 National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical (USA)
NEMA NO. CB1 National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema (USA)
RC16-4402 National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical (USA)
3141BX Reliance Electric (USA)
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5977-00-050-1480INTERCHANGEABLE
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MS-100958-2
5977-00-239-7075INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-251-9873INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-3106INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-4391INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-4673INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9031INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9038INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9040INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-9048INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-284-9890INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-445-7263INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-230-6021?

NSN 5977-00-230-6021 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Ucar Carbon Co Inc, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-230-6021?

NSN 5977-00-230-6021 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: RC16-4402 (Ucar Carbon Co Inc), 61046187 (National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical), NEMA NO. CB1 (National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema), RC16-4402 (National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical), 3141BX (Reliance Electric).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-230-6021?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5977-00-230-6021: 5977-00-050-1480, 5977-00-239-7075, 5977-00-251-9873 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RC16-4402?

Key specifications for RC16-4402: Top Style: BEVELED FRONT WITH RIGHT SHOULDER; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Length: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Slot Width: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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