Carbon brushes
A carbon brush is a sliding contact used to transmit electrical current from a static to a rotating part in a motor or generator.
A carbon brush is a sliding contact used to transmit electrical current from a static to a rotating part in a motor or generator.
Technical documentation
- Carbon brushes for motors and generators
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- PTT-TDS-01- The functions of a good brush what you should know
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- TDS-14 - Brush sparking
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- TDS-07 - Sandwich brushes / composite brushes
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- TDS-20 - Brushes for slip-rings
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Data sheet
- TDS-11 - Pressure on carbon brushes
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Brochures and Flyers
- EG8220 carbon brush grade V2208
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- AC137 carbon brush grade V2208
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The choice of a carbon brush is important to ensure a proper operation combining the best brush life with respect of the commutator or slip ring. Carbon brushes are maintained by brush-holders to be in permanent contact with the slip ring or the commutator. The function of a good brush is explained in more detail in our Technical Data Sheet reference TDS-01.
Mersen offers a wide range of carbon brushes with various designs and grades for all types of motors ‑ from DC motors to asynchronous motors ‑, generators and alternators, grounding devices and current and signal transmission.
Our standard production range meets the requirements of international standards (ISO9001, IEC, NEMA, DIN).
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