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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MGB12Brush,electrical Contact

Prestolite Electric Inc · NSN 5977-00-420-0986 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-420-0986 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-420-0986. Primary manufacturer part number: MGB12.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: CARBON
  • Style Designator: ONE PIECE
  • Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 2 INSULATED
  • Contact Face Style: CONCAVE
  • Width: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Length: 0.475 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Carbon construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-420-0986, 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 Prestolite Electric Inc. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-420-0986
Primary Part NumberMGB12
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPrestolite Electric Inc
StatusACTIVE
Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCARBON
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity2 INSULATED
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Width0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length0.475 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top StyleFLAT WITH LEFT AND RIGHT EDGE BEVELED
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Shunt Position Designator10 AND 12
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
6695-00-097-9254 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter Movement
3110-00-100-8530D19 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,thrust
Gwilliam Company, Inc. Div Ball & Roller Bearing Division
5330-00-145-133518786A INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing
5975-00-255-6022 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rosette,electrical
5120-00-449-7799 INTERCHANGEABLE
Set Fastener Eyelet
5920-00-877-9934 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5331-01-444-30799880 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
DP Mfg Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MGB12 PRIMARY Prestolite Electric Inc (USA)
MGB12 Prestolite Div of Bunker Ramo-Eltra Corp Eltra Corp (USA)
MGB12 Prestolite Electric Inc (USA)
9880 Lowndes Engineering Co Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6695-00-097-9254INTERCHANGEABLE
METER MOVEMENT
3110-00-100-8530INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,THRUST
D19
5330-00-145-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
18786A
5975-00-255-6022INTERCHANGEABLE
ROSETTE,ELECTRICAL
5120-00-449-7799INTERCHANGEABLE
SET FASTENER EYELET
5920-00-877-9934INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5331-01-444-3079INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
9880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-420-0986?

NSN 5977-00-420-0986 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Prestolite Electric Inc, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-420-0986?

NSN 5977-00-420-0986 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MGB12 (Prestolite Electric Inc), MGB12 (Prestolite Div of Bunker Ramo-Eltra Corp Eltra Corp), MGB12 (Prestolite Electric Inc), 9880 (Lowndes Engineering Co Inc).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-420-0986?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5977-00-420-0986: 6695-00-097-9254, 3110-00-100-8530, 5330-00-145-1335 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MGB12?

Key specifications for MGB12: Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: CARBON; Style Designator: ONE PIECE; Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 2 INSULATED. 10 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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