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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42163-5Brush,electrical Contact

Enersys Inc. Div Hertner · NSN 5977-00-245-2035 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-245-2035 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-245-2035. Primary manufacturer part number: 42163-5.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Brush Shunt Length: 2.656 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
  • Thickness: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 1 UNINSULATED
  • Material: ELECTROGRAPHITIC
Applications
  • Applications requiring Electrographitic construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-245-2035, 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 Enersys Inc. Div Hertner. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-245-2035
Primary Part Number42163-5
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEnersys Inc. Div Hertner
StatusACTIVE
Brush Shunt Length2.656 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Thickness0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity1 UNINSULATED
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Bevel Length0.052 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Terminal Slot Width0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shunt Position Designator8
Top StyleFLAT WITH RIGHT EDGE BEVELED
Bevel Depth0.052 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5305-00-050-9230 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42163-5 PRIMARY Enersys Inc. Div Hertner (USA)
ES12024-2 Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division (USA)
42163-5 Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-050-9230INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-245-2035?

NSN 5977-00-245-2035 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Enersys Inc. Div Hertner, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-245-2035?

NSN 5977-00-245-2035 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 42163-5 (Enersys Inc. Div Hertner), ES12024-2 (Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division), 42163-5 (Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-245-2035?

There is 1 known substitute for 5977-00-245-2035: 5305-00-050-9230. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42163-5?

Key specifications for 42163-5: Brush Shunt Length: 2.656 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Thickness: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 1.000 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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