General Electric Co Motor Business Group · Electronic Components
5859179AB8
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number5859179AB8
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Motor Business Group
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-813-3536 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Top StyleCYLINDRICAL HEAD
Thickness0.187 INCHES NOMINAL
Material Document And ClassificatiNATIONAL CARBON CO,GRADE NC-AY MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Head Length0.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Contact Face StyleFLAT
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Head Diameter0.134 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Width0.187 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 5859179AB8 available?
We can source 5859179AB8 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 5859179AB8 by General Electric Co Motor Business Group obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5859179AB8 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 5859179AB8?
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 5859179AB8?
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.