Prestolite Electric · Electronic Components
MBD13A
Brush, Electrical Contact
Part NumberMBD13A
ManufacturerPrestolite Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-665-3948 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Material Document And ClassificatiSTACKPOLE CARBON CO,GRADE NS148 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
MaterialCOPPER GRAPHITE
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua2 INSULATED
Terminal Type And Quantity1 PIN PLUG
Brush Shunt Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
Top StyleFLAT
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Thickness0.275 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part NumbersMBD4050M
Cancelled NSN5977-00-233-1053 (cancelled)
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 MBD13A available?
We can source MBD13A 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 MBD13A by Prestolite Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MBD13A 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 MBD13A?
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 MBD13A?
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.