by Melanie Hupfer | Sep 2, 2026 | BPK-Probe, Brushes, Carbon Brush
By Vihaan Kulkarni, Summer Marketing Intern Every summer, Helwig Carbon gives engineering students the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and into real-world engineering as summer interns. This year, we hosted two incoming seniors from the Milwaukee School of... 
by Melanie Hupfer | Jun 17, 2025 | BPK, BPK-Probe, Brush Holders, Brushes, Carbon Brush, Carbon Graphite Components, Silver Graphite
We’re excited to share our new company video—a fast-paced snapshot of what makes Helwig Carbon an industry leader. In just one minute, you’ll get a glimpse inside our advanced manufacturing facility in Milwaukee. With 750 stock parts ready to ship and a team of... 
by Mason Filz | Jul 27, 2021 | BPK-Probe
Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. is proud to announce that the BPK-Probe™ has been issued US Patent #10942203. This major innovation provides a means to detect induced shaft currents in motors controlled by VFD drives. This analysis will help identify the potential for... 
by Mason Filz | Apr 15, 2020 | BPK-Probe
Motor bearings are essential components in electric motors that provide support and facilitate smooth rotation of the motor’s rotating shaft. However, as electrical currents flow through motor bearings this can cause damage and shorten your motor’s lifespan.... 
by Mason Filz | Jan 30, 2020 | BPK, BPK-Probe
Problem Overview: The Patent Pending BPK-Probe™ is an easy to use instrument specifically designed to measure the risk for damage to motor bearings, gearboxes, or other devices that are susceptible to electrical discharges, also known as common-mode. These discharges...