Continental Electric Motors · Electronic Components
23609-3
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number23609-3
ManufacturerContinental Electric Motors
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-178-7951 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Reference Number Differentiating CAS DIFFERENTIATED BY THE OPTIONAL MARKINGS
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Material Document And ClassificatiMORGANITE INC,GR C-5H MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
MaterialMETAL GRAPHITE
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL
Width0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Thickness0.156 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers8100699AA1
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 23609-3 available?
We can source 23609-3 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 23609-3 by Continental Electric Motors obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 23609-3 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 23609-3?
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 23609-3?
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.