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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

1845Brush,electrical Contact

Skil Corp · NSN 5977-00-284-9888 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-284-9888 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-284-9888. Primary manufacturer part number: 1845.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Shunt Position Designator: 5
  • Spring Free Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Length: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Pressure Spring Type and Quantity: 1 CYLINDRICAL
  • Top Style: CYLINDRICAL HEAD
  • Material Document and Classification: UNITED STATES GRAPHITE CO,GRADE 235 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Head Length: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Graphite construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-284-9888, 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 Skil Corp. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-284-9888
Primary Part Number1845
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSkil Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Shunt Position Designator5
Spring Free Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pressure Spring Type and Quantity1 CYLINDRICAL
Top StyleCYLINDRICAL HEAD
Material Document and ClassificationUNITED STATES GRAPHITE CO,GRADE 235 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Head Length0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thickness0.252 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialGRAPHITE
Terminal Type and Quantity1 ROUND CAP
Largest Outside Diameter0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Radius0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Head Diameter0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Brush Shunt Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3110-00-108-9167 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
6625-00-143-67141845 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,standing Wave Ratio
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5310-00-197-3313 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4720-00-230-6529 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3455-00-268-949759-10084 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,screw Slotting
Union Butterfield Corp P O Box 9000 Crystal Lake Il 60039
3455-00-268-950515142-B844 INTERCHANGEABLE
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F & D Tool Co Inc
5905-00-284-3654B20J25K INTERCHANGEABLE
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Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
5950-00-405-2774 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1845 PRIMARY Skil Corp (USA)
ANSI/NEMA PUB NO. CB1 National Electrical Mfrs Assn (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-108-9167INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
6625-00-143-6714INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,STANDING WAVE RATIO
1845
5310-00-197-3313INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,LOCK
4720-00-230-6529INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
3455-00-268-9497INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,SCREW SLOTTING
59-10084
3455-00-268-9505INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,SCREW SLOTTING
15142-B844
5905-00-284-3654INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
B20J25K
5950-00-405-2774INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
7105-00-935-1845INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,FOLDING COT
2-5-75-1
4720-01-003-7614INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
5935-01-009-8982INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TIP
1845
4720-01-044-5717INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-284-9888?

NSN 5977-00-284-9888 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Skil Corp, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-284-9888?

NSN 5977-00-284-9888 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 1845 (Skil Corp), ANSI/NEMA PUB NO. CB1 (National Electrical Mfrs Assn).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-284-9888?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5977-00-284-9888: 3110-00-108-9167, 6625-00-143-6714, 5310-00-197-3313 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1845?

Key specifications for 1845: Shunt Position Designator: 5; Spring Free Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Pressure Spring Type and Quantity: 1 CYLINDRICAL. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5977-00-284-9888 still in active supply?

NSN 5977-00-284-9888 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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