Caterpillar · Electronic Components
5L7056
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number5L7056
ManufacturerCaterpillar
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-935-6949 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Material Document And ClassificatiCATERPILLAR GRADE C41614 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Terminal Type And Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Top StyleFLAT
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Brush Shunt Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
Width0.320 INCHES NOMINAL
Shunt Position Designator6
Radius2.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Body StyleRECTANGULAR SLIP RING
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 5L7056 available?
We can source 5L7056 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 5L7056 by Caterpillar obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5L7056 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 5L7056?
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 5L7056?
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.