Continental Electric Motors · Electronic Components
C42800-2L12
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part NumberC42800-2L12
ManufacturerContinental Electric Motors
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-577-8152 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL
Top StyleCYLINDRICAL HEAD
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
MaterialMETAL GRAPHITE
Material Document And ClassificatiCONTINENTAL ELECTRIC GRADE L12 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Brush Shunt Length0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHUNT
Contact Face StyleFLAT
Diameter0.153 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.156 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL
Head Length0.031 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 C42800-2L12 available?
We can source C42800-2L12 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 C42800-2L12 by Continental Electric Motors obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If C42800-2L12 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 C42800-2L12?
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 C42800-2L12?
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.