Westinghouse Electric · Electronic Components
120A578G16
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number120A578G16
ManufacturerWestinghouse Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-285-0840 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Contact Face StyleBEVELED
Top StyleBEVELED FRONT
Peripheral Speed8000 FEET PER MINUTE
Criticality Code JustificationMATT
Brush Shunt Length5.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Terminal Type And Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Terminal Slot Width0.281 INCHES NOMINAL
Angle30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
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 120A578G16 available?
We can source 120A578G16 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 120A578G16 by Westinghouse Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 120A578G16 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 120A578G16?
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 120A578G16?
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.