Imperial Electric · Electronic Components
C6559-6
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part NumberC6559-6
ManufacturerImperial Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-090-2710 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Length1.468 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.532 INCHES MAXIMUM
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Contact Face StyleBEVELED
Angle40.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Width1.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Shunt Position Designator2
MaterialGRAPHITE
Top StyleBEVELED FRONT
Brush Shunt Length3.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.750 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHUNT
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 C6559-6 available?
We can source C6559-6 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 C6559-6 by Imperial Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If C6559-6 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 C6559-6?
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 C6559-6?
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.