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 | May 21, 2026 | Brushes, Carbon Brush, Hydro, Wind Energy
Helwig Carbon Products and Carbex Collaboration Supports Predictive Maintenance Across North American Industries Helwig Carbon Products, Inc., and Carbex are expanding implementation and support of the i-BRUSH Carbon Brush Remote Monitoring System across North... 
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 Melanie Hupfer | Feb 19, 2025 | BPK, Brush Holders, Brushes, Carbon Brush, Carbon Graphite Components, Hydro, Wind Energy
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, made-in-the-USA products, and quick prototyping, Helwig Carbon Products is... 
by Melanie Hupfer | Jan 13, 2025 | Brush Holders, Brushes, Carbon Brush
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 by the spring rather than the carbon grade, and the consequences of... 
by Melanie Hupfer | Aug 20, 2024 | Brushes, Carbon Brush
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 uncommon to find mixed brush grades on motors, shortening the life of both...