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45ALT8PC17Holder,electrical Contact Brush

The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division · NSN 5977-00-387-0879 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-387-0879 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-387-0879. Primary manufacturer part number: 45ALT8PC17.
Features
  • Holder,electrical Contact Brush — FSC 5977
  • Mounting Facility: PRESS FIT
  • Brush Spring Adjustability: NONADJUSTABLE
  • Inside Thickness: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Top Thread Location: INTERNAL
  • Brush Pressure Spring Type Accommodated: HELICAL COMPRESSION
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Inside Length: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Phenolic Box Supporting construction
General Description

The Holder,electrical Contact Brush, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-387-0879, 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 The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-387-0879
Primary Part Number45ALT8PC17
Item NameHolder,electrical Contact Brush
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThe Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division
StatusACTIVE
Mounting FacilityPRESS FIT
Brush Spring AdjustabilityNONADJUSTABLE
Inside Thickness0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top Thread LocationINTERNAL
Brush Pressure Spring Type AccommodatedHELICAL COMPRESSION
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Inside Length1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialPLASTIC PHENOLIC BOX SUPPORTING
Thread Size and Series/type Designator0.438-28 UNEF
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BOX
Thread Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Width0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Holder1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
6685-00-058-1016 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pyrometer,indicating
5940-00-080-9872544 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Zierick Mfg Corp
3110-00-130-551411640528 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Rbc Bearings Incorporated Div West Trenton Division
6240-00-157-37241377-4997 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Messer Llc
1650-00-473-05444517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,relief Hydraulic
Pneudraulics, Inc.
5950-00-625-76984517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Artted Co Inc
1680-00-686-18604517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lug Assy,torque Tub
Lockheed Martin Corp
5915-00-893-65994517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Aerocontrolex Group, Inc. Div Talley Actuators
9390-00-933-747911588856 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nonmetallic Channel
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5130-01-394-6543N-54-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle Attachment,drill Chuck
Terry George a Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
45PC17 The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division (USA)
N541 The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division (USA)
45-17 The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division (USA)
45ALT4PC17 The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division (USA)
45ALT8PC17 PRIMARY The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division (USA)
Related Parts
6685-00-058-1016INTERCHANGEABLE
PYROMETER,INDICATING
5940-00-080-9872INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
544
3110-00-130-5514INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
11640528
6240-00-157-3724INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
1377-4997
1650-00-473-0544INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,RELIEF HYDRAULIC
4517
5950-00-625-7698INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
4517
1680-00-686-1860INTERCHANGEABLE
LUG ASSY,TORQUE TUB
4517
5915-00-893-6599INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
4517
9390-00-933-7479INTERCHANGEABLE
NONMETALLIC CHANNEL
11588856
5130-01-394-6543INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE ATTACHMENT,DRILL CHUCK
N-54-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-387-0879?

NSN 5977-00-387-0879 is a Holder,electrical Contact Brush, manufactured by The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-387-0879?

NSN 5977-00-387-0879 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 45PC17 (The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division), N541 (The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division), 45-17 (The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division), 45ALT4PC17 (The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division), 45ALT8PC17 (The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-387-0879?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5977-00-387-0879: 6685-00-058-1016, 5940-00-080-9872, 3110-00-130-5514 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 45ALT8PC17?

Key specifications for 45ALT8PC17: Mounting Facility: PRESS FIT; Brush Spring Adjustability: NONADJUSTABLE; Overall Length: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Thickness: 0.219 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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