William S Guttenberg · Electronic Components
B5946
Holder, Electrical Contact Brush
Part NumberB5946
ManufacturerWilliam S Guttenberg
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-096-2836 (NSN)
Federal Item NameHOLDER,ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSH
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Ho1
Mounting FacilityTHREADED HOLES
Brush Pressure Spring Type AccommoHELICAL TORSION
Brush Spring AdjustabilityADJUSTABLE
Inside Thickness0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Inside Length0.781 INCHES NOMINAL
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM BOX
MaterialSTEEL BOX SUPPORTING
Overall Thickness2.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width1.188 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 B5946 available?
We can source B5946 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 B5946 by William S Guttenberg obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If B5946 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 B5946?
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 B5946?
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.