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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

4178Brush,electrical Contact

Magnetics Intl Inc · NSN 5977-00-379-4349 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-379-4349 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-379-4349. Primary manufacturer part number: 4178.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Style Designator: ONE PIECE
  • Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Top Style: CONICAL HEAD
  • Contact Face Style: CONCAVE
  • Radius: 0.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Head Minor Diameter: 0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Head Major Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Graphite construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-379-4349, 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 Magnetics Intl Inc. Government technical data includes 15 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. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-379-4349
Primary Part Number4178
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMagnetics Intl Inc
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top StyleCONICAL HEAD
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Radius0.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Minor Diameter0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Major Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Length0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Width0.246 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
MaterialGRAPHITE
Peripheral Speed5000 FEET PER MINUTE FT
Criticality Code JustificationMATT AND MDCL
Thickness0.246 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationSUPERIOR CARBON PRODUCTS INC,GRADE 420 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5970-00-065-4872 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-00-992-37663108 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4178 PRIMARY Magnetics Intl Inc (USA)
ANSI/NEMA PUB NO. CB1 National Electrical Mfrs Assn (USA)
Related Parts
5970-00-065-4872INTERCHANGEABLE
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1560-00-141-9445INTERCHANGEABLE
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1327-512540M1
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COVER,HYDRAULIC,PUMP-MOTOR
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5340-00-501-6195INTERCHANGEABLE
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5920-00-817-6427INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-00-992-3766INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-01-318-0808INTERCHANGEABLE
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4178

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-379-4349?

NSN 5977-00-379-4349 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Magnetics Intl Inc, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-379-4349?

NSN 5977-00-379-4349 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 4178 (Magnetics Intl Inc), ANSI/NEMA PUB NO. CB1 (National Electrical Mfrs Assn).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-379-4349?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5977-00-379-4349: 5970-00-065-4872, 1560-00-141-9445, 4320-00-399-1312 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4178?

Key specifications for 4178: Style Designator: ONE PIECE; Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Top Style: CONICAL HEAD; Contact Face Style: CONCAVE. 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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