Ametek Inc. Lamb Electric Div · Electronic Components
10-5978
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number10-5978
ManufacturerAmetek Inc. Lamb Electric Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-475-2800 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Terminal Type And Quantity1 FLAG W/HOLE
MaterialCARBON
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Top StyleFLAT WITH LEFT EDGE BEVELED
Brush Shunt Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.062 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHUNT
Width0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM
Shunt Position Designator2
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Thickness0.3075 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.3115 INCHES MAXIMUM
Vendor Part Numbers105978
ProducttraceabilityNo
RohscompliantTBA
IscanonicalY
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantTBA
UseccnUnknown
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 10-5978 available?
We can source 10-5978 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 10-5978 by Ametek Inc. Lamb Electric Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 10-5978 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 10-5978?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 10-5978?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.