Enersys Inc. · Electronic Components
A42163
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part NumberA42163
ManufacturerEnersys Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-284-9103 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Bevel Angle30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Slot Width0.281 INCHES NOMINAL
Angle15.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Brush Shunt Length2.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
Material Document And ClassificatiUNION CARBIDE CORP,CARBON PRODUCTS DIV,GRADE SA-45 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Terminal Type And Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
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 A42163 available?
We can source A42163 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 A42163 by Enersys Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If A42163 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 A42163?
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 A42163?
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.