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Why OEMs Choose Helwig Carbon Products for Outstanding Performance
OEMs know that choosing the right components is critical in ensuring optimal performance, reliability, longevity, and cost-effectiveness of machines. With world-class engineers, high-quality,...
Increase Efficiency & Reduce Maintenance with Proper Spring Force
Spring force can have a dramatic effect on the life and performance of carbon brushes because it has a strong influence on mechanical and electrical wear. Many brush performance issues are resolved...
Helwig’s Shaft Grounding Solution vs. Other Products: Which is Better?
Don’t Settle for Poorly Manufactured Imitations or Carbon Fiber Rings End the frustration of bearing failure caused by VFD-induced currents with Helwig Carbon Products’ industry-leading BPK™ Shaft...
Prevent Downtime with Wind Turbine Shaft Grounding
A common challenge in wind turbine generator maintenance is bearing failure due to static discharges and lightning strikes. White-etching cracks (WEC) and other kinds of damage caused by electrical...
Set Your Plant Up for Success with a Brush Survey
With reduced maintenance budgets, less staffing and staff turnover, an emphasis on running equipment longer between maintenance periods, and the pressures of preventing down times, it is not...
Get the Right Fit Every Time – Custom Holder Designs Using 3D Printing
Brush holders provide stable support and proper positioning for the carbon brush, and they apply force to the carbon brush creating a stable sliding electrical contact. However, a misaligned brush...
Causes For Premature Bearing Failure And How to Prevent It
Premature bearing failure is a major cause of motor downtime and costly repairs. It's important to acknowledge that, like any mechanical component, motor bearings will eventually fail. However,...
Benefits of Helwig’s Multi-Flex or Tri-Flex Brush Design Over Solid Brushes
Choosing the right carbon brush for any motor or generator involve many factors including the operating conditions such as environment, motor loading, and grounding. In all cases, the carbon...
Improve Locomotive Traction Motor Performance with Superior Carbon Brushes
A strong economy and the prosperity of a country depends on an efficient and robust railway system. The railway infrastructure which includes stations, tracks, level crossings, as well as the...