Carbon Brushes
Carbon brushes are the essential sliding contact in electrical machines, responsible for transferring current between stationary and rotating components. Our range of high-performance brushes is engineered to withstand extreme mechanical stress, high current densities, and varying atmospheric conditions.
By focusing on superior material composition, we provide solutions that optimize motor performance, reduce downtime, and protect your commutators and slip rings from premature wear.
Selecting the correct carbon grade is critical to the efficiency of your machinery. We offer a comprehensive selection of materials designed for every industrial environment:
| Material Grade |
Ideal Applications |
Key Technical Benefit |
| Electrographite |
Steel mills, paper plants, high-speed DC motors. |
High thermal stability and excellent commutation. |
| Metal-Graphite |
Low-voltage motors, grounding, lightning protection. |
High metal content (Copper/Silver) for superior conductivity. |
| Resin-Bonded |
Power tools, appliances, and FHP motors. |
High electrical resistance and vibration damping. |
| Carbon-Graphite |
Older machinery and slow-speed applications. |
Robust cleaning action for oxidized commutators. |
Specific Use Cases & Applications
Our products are utilized across a wide spectrum of industrial sectors, ensuring reliability where it matters most:
- Manufacturing & Automation: High-precision brushes for CNC machinery and automated production lines.
- Energy & Wind Power: Grounding brushes and current transmission for wind turbine pitch motors and slip ring assemblies.
- Heavy Industry: Durable solutions for mining excavators, cement kilns, and crane motors.
- Transport & E-Mobility: Specialized components for railway traction motors, tramways, and trolleys.
- Pumping & Vacuum Systems: Durable carbon components for industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
Ready to discuss your tungsten heavy alloy project?
Send us your drawings or specifications. Our engineering team will review your project and get back to you with a tailored proposal, typically within 48 hours.
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By email: tomas.bocco@casram.com
Or call us directly: +41 91 611 21 10
