Continental Electric Motors · Electronic Components
C23609-16
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part NumberC23609-16
ManufacturerContinental Electric Motors
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-242-1345 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Length0.969 INCHES NOMINAL
Top StyleCYLINDRICAL HEAD
MaterialMETAL GRAPHITE
Pressure Spring Type And Quantity1 CYLINDRICAL WITH REDUCED END
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Shunt Position Designator5
Brush Shunt Length1.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
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 C23609-16 available?
We can source C23609-16 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 C23609-16 by Continental Electric Motors obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If C23609-16 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 C23609-16?
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 C23609-16?
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.