The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-281-0680, 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 Kemet Electronics Corporation. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 5 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5977-00-281-0680 |
| Primary Part Number | RC20-4035N |
| Item Name | Brush,electrical Contact |
| FSC / FSG | 5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes |
| Manufacturer | Kemet Electronics Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR |
| Terminal Slot Width | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Top Style | FLAT |
| Shunt Position Designator | 2 |
| Criticality Code Justification | MATT AND MDCL |
| Style Designator | ONE PIECE |
| Material Document and Classification | UNION CARBODE CORP,CARBON PRODUCTS DIV,GR ALA MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Brush Shunt Length | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN |
| Contact Face Style | BEVELED |
| Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity | 1 UNINSULATED |
| Width | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bevel Angle | 10.0 DEGREES NOMINAL |
| Material | COPPER |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT |
| Thickness | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| N34223PC48 | Continental Electric Motors, Inc. (USA) |
| RC20-4035N PRIMARY | Kemet Electronics Corporation (USA) |
| 36000-13 | Continental Electric Motors, Inc. (USA) |
| N34222PC48 | Continental Electric Motors, Inc. (USA) |
| 36000-29 | Continental Electric Motors, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RC20-4035N | 5/9 Secondary reference Ucar Carbon Co Inc |
| 36000-13 | 5/9 Secondary reference Continental Electric Co Inc |
| N34223PC48 | 5/9 Secondary reference Continental Electric Co Inc |
| ANSI/NEMA PUB NO. CB1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RC20-4035N | 5/9 Secondary reference National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical |
| 56435-77 | 5/9 Secondary reference Arma Div Ambac Industries Inc |
| PA4967 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ucar Carbon Co Inc |
| 36000-29 | 5/9 Secondary reference Continental Electric Co Inc |
| C27360H | 5/9 Secondary reference Continental Electric Co Inc |
| N34222PC48 | 5/9 Secondary reference Continental Electric Co Inc |
| PA4967 | 5/9 Secondary reference National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical |
NSN 5977-00-281-0680 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Kemet Electronics Corporation, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
NSN 5977-00-281-0680 has 5 manufacturer part numbers on file: N34223PC48 (Continental Electric Motors, Inc.), RC20-4035N (Kemet Electronics Corporation), 36000-13 (Continental Electric Motors, Inc.), N34222PC48 (Continental Electric Motors, Inc.), 36000-29 (Continental Electric Motors, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5977-00-644-3192. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RC20-4035N: Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Terminal Slot Width: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Top Style: FLAT. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.