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Helwig Carbon BPK — Say Goodbye to Arcing, Fluting, Burnt Grease, and Bearing Failure
Motors driven by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are susceptible to damaging electrical discharges that seek the path of least resistance to ground, which is typically through the motor bearings. When these currents pass through the bearings, electrical arcing takes place leading to fluting, pitting, burnt grease, noise, vibration, and eventual bearing failure.
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Helwig Carbon’s Bearing Protection Kits
Helwig’s BPK Bearing Protection Kits typically reduces shaft voltage to less than 1 V at frequencies greater than 1 MHz. They use highly conductive silver graphite brushes instead of carbon brushes. They provide the lowest resistance path to ground. Their stock kits fit most motors and multiple shaft sizes. They are easy to install. Their…
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Helwig Carbon Family of Products Company Profile
Helwig Carbon provides expertise and carbon-related solutions for sliding electrical and mechanical applications in the global market. Learn more about Helwig and the industries they serve.
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Helwig Carbon’s BPK™ Pocket Guide
Helwig Carbon created a pocket guide for their BPK products for specification, installation and troubleshooting. Download your copy here.
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Helwig Carbon Bearing Protection Comparison
How do you choose between bearing protection products? Helwig Carbon created a comparison chart with the pros and cons.
