Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
46A97-1
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number46A97-1
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-343-6693 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Width0.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM
Thickness0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM
Recess Diameter0.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua2 UNINSULATED
Precious Material And Weight0.040 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
MaterialCOPPER AND SILVER GRAPHITE
Terminal Type And Quantity2 STRAIGHT W/HOLE
Precious Material And LocationBRUSH SILVER
Precious MaterialSILVER
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 46A97-1 available?
We can source 46A97-1 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 46A97-1 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 46A97-1 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 46A97-1?
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 46A97-1?
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.