NSN 5977-00-238-9165 · NIIN 002389165 · Part number 42163-6
Enersys Inc. Div Hertner · FSC 5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 28398
Government record, cited
NSN 5977-00-238-9165 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-238-9165. Manufacturer of record part number: 42163-6.
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FSC 5977 Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes · CAGE 28398 · 42163-6
Material Document and Classification: HELWIG CO,GR E-35 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Brush Shunt Length: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Contact Face Style: CONCAVE
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 1 UNINSULATED
Identification
NSN: 5977-00-238-9165
NIIN: 002389165
FSC: 5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Primary part number: 42163-6
Manufacturer: Enersys Inc. Div Hertner
General Description
The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-238-9165, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Enersys Inc. Div Hertner. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5977-00-238-9165
Primary Part Number
42163-6
Item Name
Brush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG
5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Manufacturer
Enersys Inc. Div Hertner
Status
ACTIVE
Length
1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Style
RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Style Designator
ONE PIECE
Material Document and Classification
HELWIG CO,GR E-35 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Other items in FSC 5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5977-00-001-8018
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-001-8867
5977-00-001-8867 · Item name not on file
5977-00-002-9654
5977-00-002-9654 · Item name not on file
5977-00-003-0257
BRUSH SET,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-003-0258
HOLDER,ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSH
5977-00-003-0264
5977-00-003-0264 · Item name not on file
5977-00-003-1196
ELECTRODE
5977-00-003-1197
5977-00-003-1197 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5977-00-238-9165?
NSN 5977-00-238-9165 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Enersys Inc. Div Hertner, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5977-00-238-9165?
NSN 5977-00-238-9165 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 42163-6 (Cornell-Carr Co., Inc.), 42163-6 (Enersys Inc. Div Hertner).
What are the specifications of 42163-6?
Key specifications for 42163-6: Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Style Designator: ONE PIECE; Material Document and Classification: HELWIG CO,GR E-35 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5977-00-238-9165 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.