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 | Jan 16, 2026 | BPK, Silver Graphite
High quality and reliability are essential for pump OEMs looking to build long-term customer trust, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth. As variable frequency drives become standard in pump systems, protecting electric motor bearings from VFD-induced damage is... 
by Melanie Hupfer | Oct 8, 2025 | BPK, Silver Graphite
What Is a Motor Shaft Grounding System? A motor shaft grounding system—commonly referred to in the industry as a shaft grounding brush or shaft grounding ring (shaft earthing brush or shaft earthing ring outside of the U.S.)—is a crucial motor protection component... 
by Melanie Hupfer | Sep 17, 2025 | Carbon Graphite Components
When downtime costs are high and precision matters, companies turn to Helwig for High-Performance, Custom-Engineered Carbon Graphite Vanes, Rotors, Bushings, Seals, and More with quick turnaround. Our parts are built to handle the toughest environments and keep your... 
by Melanie Hupfer | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Helwig Carbon Products, every Carbon Graphite Brush, Brush Holder, and Shaft Grounding solution we manufacture is designed, tested, and built in the USA by a team of world-class engineers dedicated to maximizing your equipment’s performance and reliability. For... 
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 | Mar 13, 2025 | Brush Holders
Innovative Brush Holder Solutions for Superior Equipment Helwig Carbon has revolutionized brush holder technology by continuously innovating to provide the highest-quality, best-performing solutions on the market. Why the Right Brush Holder System Matters Helwig has... 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...