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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42-54Brush,electrical Contact

Prestolite Electric Inc · NSN 5977-01-287-9896 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-01-287-9896 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-01-287-9896. Primary manufacturer part number: 42-54.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Material Document and Classification: PRESTOLITE GRADE L237 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Material: CARBON
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Prestolite Electric Inc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Carbon construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-01-287-9896, 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 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-01-287-9896
Primary Part Number42-54
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPrestolite Electric Inc
StatusACTIVE
Material Document and ClassificationPRESTOLITE GRADE L237 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
MaterialCARBON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5310-00-012-5629 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
5905-00-123-526625953-2-12 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
Ward Leonard Ct Llc
5310-00-603-0621 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
5999-00-649-9022102036 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip,electrical
Littelfuse, Inc.
5975-00-825-69224254 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,electrical Conduit
Abb Installation Products Inc
6130-01-247-4702J22HP INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
Federal Signal Corporation
5340-01-273-0144 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,barrel
6220-01-651-9787425-4-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Panel,indicating,light Transmitt
Dutch Valley Supply Co.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
EVF-1012BS Prestolite Electric Inc (USA)
42-54 Prestolite Electric Inc (USA)
42-54 PRIMARY Prestolite Electric Inc (USA)
EVF-1012BS Remco, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-012-5629INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
5905-00-123-5266INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
25953-2-12
5310-00-603-0621INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
5999-00-649-9022INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
102036
5975-00-825-6922INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
4254
6130-01-247-4702INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
J22HP
5340-01-273-0144INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,BARREL
6220-01-651-9787INTERCHANGEABLE
PANEL,INDICATING,LIGHT TRANSMITT
425-4-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-01-287-9896?

NSN 5977-01-287-9896 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 5977-01-287-9896?

NSN 5977-01-287-9896 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: EVF-1012BS (Prestolite Electric Inc), 42-54 (Prestolite Electric Inc), 42-54 (Prestolite Electric Inc), EVF-1012BS (Remco, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5977-01-287-9896?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5977-01-287-9896: 5310-00-012-5629, 5905-00-123-5266, 5310-00-603-0621 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42-54?

Key specifications for 42-54: Material Document and Classification: PRESTOLITE GRADE L237 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE; Material: CARBON. 2 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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