Fairbanks Morse · Electronic Components
17068
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number17068
ManufacturerFairbanks Morse
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-228-7935 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Width0.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Brush Shunt Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Material Document And ClassificatiNATIONAL CARBON CO,GR 255 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Contact Face StyleFLAT
Thickness0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Shunt Position Designator8
Terminal Type And Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Inside Diameter0.104 INCHES NOMINAL0.104 INCHES NOMINAL
End ConfigurationBOTH ENDS SQUAREDBOTH ENDS SQUARED
Overall Height0.278 INCHES NOMINAL0.278 INCHES NOMINAL
Outside Diameter0.136 INCHES NOMINAL0.136 INCHES 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 17068 available?
We can source 17068 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 17068 by Fairbanks Morse obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 17068 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 17068?
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 17068?
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.