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Helwig MultiFit Brackets for BPK
MultiFit brackets are designed for versatility, catering to field installs, motor shops and harsh environments.
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Helwig’s Shaft Grounding Solution
Helwig Carbon’s bearing protector kits prevent damage by diverting induced electrical current.
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WEG Electric Corp adds Helwig Bearing Protector Kits to their Standard Products Catalog
WEG Electric Corp added Helwig Carbon bearing protector kits to their 2020 catalog. Check out page A-400 it is now standard on their in-house modification for the bearings B-250 style.
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HELWIG CARBON PRODUCTS ACQUIRES J. REAM MANUFACTURING
Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. recently announced the acquisition and integration of the carbon brush holder product line of J. Ream Manufacturing, Inc.
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Helwig Carbon Blog: 3 Reasons for Rapid Brush Wear
A common question from those handling DC motor maintenance is, “why are my carbon brushes wearing so quickly?”. Rapid brush wear is a problem that can be caused from a multitude of factors. There isn’t one easy answer to this question, as each situation can be different. A natural answer to this question that many…
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Helwig Carbon’s Silver Graphite Brushes
Helwig Carbon Products manufactures a variety of silver graphite brushes used on sliding electric contact applications. Their silver graphite specialty grades are designed to handle the stringent requirements of critical applications. Common applications: MEDICAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT/CT SCANNERS SLIP RING APPLICATIONS: POWER/SIGNAL/DATA MARINE APPLICATIONS SECURITY IMAGING EQUIPMENT BEARING PROTECTION KITS DEFENSE APPLICATIONS RADAR & ANTENNA SYSTEMS AEROSPACE…
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Installing Helwig Carbons Bearing Protector in Less than One Minute
It takes less than one minute to install a Helwig Bearing protector onto your motor.
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Installing the UL Recognized Components for both U.S. and Canada, Helwig Carbon BPK-4 and BPK-AM Bearing Protector Kits
Effective bearing protection diverts current from the motor shaft and provides the lowest resistance path to ground. Using Helwig Carbon’s bearing protector solutions result in the lowest shaft voltage and greatest discharge to ground via the kit instead of the bearings or other components. Helwig Carbon’s kits come in a variety of sizes designed for…
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Installing the Helwig Carbon BPK-S Bearing Protector Kit
Effective bearing protection diverts current from the motor shaft and provides the lowest resistance path to ground. Using Helwig Carbon’s bearing protector solutions result in the lowest shaft voltage and greatest discharge to ground via the kit instead of the bearings or other components. Helwig Carbon’s kits come in a variety of sizes designed for…
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Installing the Helwig Carbon BPK-IM2 Bearing Protector Kit
Effective bearing protection diverts current from the motor shaft and provides the lowest resistance path to ground. Using Helwig Carbon’s bearing protector solutions result in the lowest shaft voltage and greatest discharge to ground via the kit instead of the bearings or other components. Helwig Carbon’s kits come in a variety of sizes designed for…
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Commutator Conditions: Problems and Causes
The commutator should have a smooth film and consistent color. The film should be from light to dark brown. A streaky film is often a warning that the commutator might thread. If this is the case, fine copper dust will be found on the brushes and brush rigging. Bar marking, where some bars are lighter…