Carbon Brushes: Applications

Stock and Custom Carbon Brushes for Your Applications

Helwig Carbon is trusted in applications across the world, supplying thousands of generator, slip ring, and AC motor brushes for OEMs and the aftermarket. We offer 750 ready-to-ship stock parts as well as quick turnaround on custom-engineered carbon brushes designed to meet the exact requirements of your motor or generator. 

Our industry-leading experts engineer high-quality products that maximize brush life and performance in critical applications.

Core Applications

Helwig Carbon’s engineers are industry-leading experts on sliding electrical contacts found in:
Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

DC Motors
& Generators

DC Motors
& Generators

Carbon brushes for DC motors and generators, delivering efficient current transfer, low voltage drop, and stable performance across varying industrial loads and duty cycles.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

High-Speed Turbine
Generators

High-Speed Turbine
Generators

Low-friction generator brushes for high-speed turbine generators, minimizing slip ring wear while supporting stable electrical contact, efficient operation, and long service life.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

Hydro & Wind Turbine
Generators

Hydro & Wind Turbine
Generators

Generator brushes for hydro and wind turbine generators, engineered for consistent conductivity, durability, and reliable performance under fluctuating electrical loads and environmental conditions.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

Fractional
HP Motors

Fractional
HP Motors

OEM carbon brushes for fractional horsepower motors, offering cost-effective molded solutions, consistent electrical performance, and short lead times for high-volume motor manufacturers.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

Wound Rotor Induction
Slip Ring Motors

Wound Rotor Induction
Slip Ring Motors

Carbon brushes for wound rotor induction slip ring motors, designed for reliable current transfer, controlled wear, and stable performance during starting, acceleration, and load changes.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

Grounding
Applications

Grounding
Applications

Shaft grounding brushes and grounding solutions that divert shaft voltage, reduce electrical discharge damage, protect bearings, and extend motor and generator service life.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

AC Synchronous
Motors

AC Synchronous
Motors

Low-friction carbon brushes for AC synchronous motors, delivering stable conductivity, low voltage drop, and reliable performance in precision speed-controlled applications.

Wound Rotor Induction Slip Ring Motors

Get in Touch for
Additional Applications

Get in Touch for
Additional Applications

Trusted across diverse industries, Helwig’s brushes deliver dependable performance in even the most demanding applications. Our expertly-engineered solutions help maximize uptime, extend equipment life, and ensure consistent operation.

Built to Withstand a Variety of Environments

Traditional Power Generation

Helwig’s H704 is one of only a few select grades worldwide that can perform optimally under high peripheral speed conditions

Traction Motors

Helwig brushes provide long life in tough conditions for Class I, II, and III railroads

Built for Harsh Environments

With high thermal stability and low friction, Helwig brushes perform optimally in mining, steel mills, paper plants, and aerospace applications.

Why OEMs Choose Helwig Carbon Products for Outstanding Performance

With world-class engineers, high-quality, made-in-the-USA products, and quick prototyping, Helwig Carbon Products is trusted by OEMs to provide superior carbon graphite brushes, brush holders, shaft grounding solutions, and more. We can help from concept to design completion, and are happy to work with you wherever you are in the process

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