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Magnetek’s New Cable Reel Product Line
The new Magnetek cable reels are designed to be mounted on moving machinery and used to supply power for the automatic winding of flexible power or control cables. Magnetek offers both spring driven and motorized electric cable reels, as well as slip ring assemblies. Mill Duty Spring Reels, available in a multitude of sizes, are designed…
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Magnetek’s New RF Platform for the 400 MHz Band
Magnetek announced they launched a new RF platform for the 400 MHz band for radio remote control products. The new platform allows radio remote controls to utilize bandwidth more efficiently and reject the most extreme levels of radio interference. To learn more, click here.
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Magnetek Improves the XLTX and MLTX2
Magnetek has made several improvements to the ATEX and IECEx rated wireless controls, XLTX and MLTX2. Products will be marked with the following: Temperature Ratings: New temperature ratings allow the XLTX and MLTX2 transmitters to operate in higher temperature application 40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F), including those geographic areas that experience hot weather conditions. Field…
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Magnetek Brake Accessories
Magnetek’s heavy-duty Mondel brake product line is designed for industrial applications including overhead cranes, conveyors, hoists, bridges, turntables, fans, and winches. Their brake accessories and finishing services support their brakes to meet your applications and simplify installation.
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Magnetek Transition Guide for Impulse G+ and VG+ Series 3 to Series 4 Drives
Magnetek’s product transition guide for the Impulse G+ and VG+ Series 4 compares the differences in upgrading from the Series 3 to the Series 4 drives improving the upgrade process.
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Magnetek Replaces MAC™•2000 with IMPULSE•T Variable Frequency Crane Control
The IMPULSE•T is the ideal low cost, easy-to-configure solution for traverse motion crane applications. This economical variable frequency drive offers improved flexibility and safety features. The IMPULSE•T is available in 200-400 VAC and 380-480 VAC. A 575V model is not available. To download brochure, click on image above.
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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…
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Helwig’s Carbon Brushes, A guide for Elevator Technicians
Over the years, manufacturers, contractors and brush suppliers have searched for the “magic” dustless brush grade or that impossible, frictionless material. There is no magic brush grade, but you can maximize brush life and equipment performance by taking the appropriate steps: Check that there is proper spring pressure. Check for proper current density. Check on…
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Helwig Carbon’s Comprehensive Guide for Industrial and Railway Technology
The name “brushes” comes from bundles of tiny copper wires, which were used as elastic contacts at the starting period of the electrical engineering industry. The term “carbon brush” appeared with the change to materials made out of graphite and carbon. Carbon brushes have been developed for several decades: they are also indispensable hardware for…
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Helwig Carbon Brushes for the Mining Industry
Helwig Carbon Products has been servicing the mining industry since 1928, when they first started manufacturing carbon brushes. To learn more, click the link below. Helwig Carbon’s Mining Industry Sheet
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Lift Truck Brushes by Helwig Carbon
Helwig Carbon stocks 27 different lift truck brushes, available for same day shipping. For more information, click the link below. Helwig Lift Truck Brush Brochure
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How to Order a Carbon Brush
Need help identifying brush problems or determining the correct carbon brush for your application? Click the link below to download a guide to help you determine the carbon brush you need. Identify Brush Problems
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Helwig Carbon’s HCP™ Sensor
Worn carbon brushes cause commutator damage. Carbon brushes are worn down by use. If the brush becomes too short there is a risk of electrical wear to the contact surface, primarily caused by arcing and sparking. This results in serious damage to the commutator and the motor. It is important to replace worn brushes before…
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Helwig Carbon Celebrates 85 Years of Innovations
The technical product innovations developed by Helwig Carbon Products have received universal acceptance over many decades, have been copied by carbon brush manufacturers world-wide, and are still in use today. There is no question that the development of carbon brushes was key to the future of electrical machines as the primary drive system of the…
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Helwig Carbon’s Brushes and Holders for Elevator Applications
When asked about the most common complaint from elevator technicians regarding carbon brushes, the answer is dusting. It often results from low average current densities, which is common to elevator generators. Helwig Carbon discusses this and the myth of “magic grades,” if you are interested in reading further, click the link below. Carbon Brushes and…
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The Helwig Commutator Condition Guide
Helwig Carbon’s Commutator Condition Guide shows you how to avoid costly motor and generator repairs and unscheduled downtime by recognizing possible problems before they cause serious damage. Two major indicators of possible problems are: commutator irregularities and inconsistent film formation. To learn more, click on the link below. Commutator Condition Guide Brochure
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