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SEPTEMBER 2026Technical Data Sheet

RC12-5609NBrush,electrical Contact

Ucar Carbon Co Inc · NSN 5977-00-445-7263 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-445-7263 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-445-7263. Primary manufacturer part number: RC12-5609N.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Style Designator: ONE PIECE
  • Criticality Code Justification: MATT AND MDCL
  • Peripheral Speed: 8000 FEET PER MINUTE FT
  • Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED
  • Brush Shunt Length: 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL ALL SHUNTS IN
  • Bevel Angle: 30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
  • Angle: 30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Electrographitic construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-445-7263, 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 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-445-7263
Primary Part NumberRC12-5609N
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUcar Carbon Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Criticality Code JustificationMATT AND MDCL
Peripheral Speed8000 FEET PER MINUTE FT
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity2 UNINSULATED
Brush Shunt Length5.500 INCHES NOMINAL ALL SHUNTS IN
Bevel Angle30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Angle30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Contact Face StyleBEVELED
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Terminal Type and Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Thickness0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Slot Width0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationNATIONAL GRADE SA45 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Top StyleBEVELED FRONT
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Shunt Position Designator2 AND 8
Width1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5977-00-050-1480MS-100958-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
Miraj Corp
5977-00-230-6021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-239-7075 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-251-9873 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-3106 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-4391 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-4673 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-9031 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-9038 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
5977-00-280-9040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RC12-5609N Ucar Carbon Co Inc (USA)
NEMA NO. CB1 National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema (USA)
RC12-5609N National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical (USA)
MILB003743 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
S1593237 General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section (USA)
120A523G02 General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section (USA)
61037660 National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical (USA)
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5977-00-050-1480INTERCHANGEABLE
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MS-100958-2
5977-00-230-6021INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-239-7075INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-251-9873INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-3106INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-4391INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-4673INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-280-9031INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-9038INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-9040INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-9048INTERCHANGEABLE
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5977-00-284-9890INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-445-7263?

NSN 5977-00-445-7263 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Ucar Carbon Co Inc, classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-445-7263?

NSN 5977-00-445-7263 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: RC12-5609N (Ucar Carbon Co Inc), NEMA NO. CB1 (National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema), RC12-5609N (National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical), MILB003743 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), S1593237 (General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5977-00-445-7263?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5977-00-445-7263: 5977-00-050-1480, 5977-00-230-6021, 5977-00-239-7075 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RC12-5609N?

Key specifications for RC12-5609N: Style Designator: ONE PIECE; Criticality Code Justification: MATT AND MDCL; Peripheral Speed: 8000 FEET PER MINUTE FT; Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED. 18 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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