Prestolite Electric · Electronic Components
78544
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part Number78544
ManufacturerPrestolite Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-01-105-5156 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Terminal Type And Quantity1 PIN PLUG
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Pressure Spring Type And Quantity1 CYLINDRICAL
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Material Document And ClassificatiMORGANITE GRADE EG260 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Length0.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM
Largest Outside Diameter0.260 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM
Diameter0.303 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.307 INCHES MAXIMUM
Spring Free Length2.380 INCHES NOMINAL
Contact Face StyleFLAT
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 78544 available?
We can source 78544 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 78544 by Prestolite Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 78544 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 78544?
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 78544?
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.