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RC36-1601NBrush,electrical Contact

Ucar Carbon Co Inc · NSN 5977-00-387-0035 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-387-0035 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-387-0035. Primary manufacturer part number: RC36-1601N.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Brush Shunt Length: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
  • Width: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Contact Face Style: FLAT
  • Material Document and Classification: NATIONAL CARBON CO,GR AY MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Style Designator: ONE PIECE
  • Thickness: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Electrographitic construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-387-0035, 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 Ucar Carbon Co Inc. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN5977-00-387-0035
Primary Part NumberRC36-1601N
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUcar Carbon Co Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Brush Shunt Length4.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Width1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Contact Face StyleFLAT
Material Document and ClassificationNATIONAL CARBON CO,GR AY MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Thickness0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity1 UNINSULATED
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Terminal Type and Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5977-00-224-4316 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-234-9528 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-250-7645 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-3280 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-3369M-29-D-295 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Miraj Corp
5977-00-281-06822437672 INTERCHANGEABLE
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General Electric Company
5977-00-284-6506 INTERCHANGEABLE
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John Deer Consumer Products Inc
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RC36-1601N Ucar Carbon Co Inc (USA)
NEMAPUBCB1-1956 National Electrical Mfrs Assn (USA)
RC36-1601N National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical (USA)
35048 Marathon Electric, Llc (USA)
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5977-00-224-4316INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-250-7645INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-3280INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-3369INTERCHANGEABLE
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M-29-D-295
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5977-00-284-6506INTERCHANGEABLE
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5955-00-303-3599INTERCHANGEABLE
OSCILLATOR SUBASSEMBLY
5977-00-383-3365INTERCHANGEABLE
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32928
5977-00-665-3928INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-665-3931INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-387-0035?

NSN 5977-00-387-0035 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Ucar Carbon Co Inc, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-387-0035?

NSN 5977-00-387-0035 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: RC36-1601N (Ucar Carbon Co Inc), NEMAPUBCB1-1956 (National Electrical Mfrs Assn), RC36-1601N (National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical), 35048 (Marathon Electric, Llc).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-387-0035?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5977-00-387-0035: 5977-00-224-4316, 5977-00-234-9528, 5977-00-250-7645 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RC36-1601N?

Key specifications for RC36-1601N: Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Brush Shunt Length: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN; Width: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Face Style: FLAT. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5977-00-387-0035 still in active supply?

NSN 5977-00-387-0035 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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