Caterpillar Inc. · Electronic Components
5L8883
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number5L8883
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-847-5078 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Width0.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Thickness0.375 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 5L8883 available?
We can source 5L8883 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 5L8883 by Caterpillar Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5L8883 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 5L8883?
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 5L8883?
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.