Electric Generators for Emergency Power

What are the different types of carbon brushes use din generators and what types of applications used in?

Posted by admin

What are the different types of carbon brushes use din generators and what types of applications are they used in?

Factors of concern include, current density, commutator or
slipring peripheral speed, match brush to commutator/slipring
to obtain minimum wear due to friction and sparking. But,
having wear on brushes which can be replaced, rather than
commutator or sliprings which cannot be easily replaced.

The designer, having experience and specialized advice,
matches brush characteristics to the copper
or bronze used for commutators and sliprings, with current
and speed requirements of the application.

In the real world, replacement brushes for the specific
equipment are used to replace worn brushes. It is
impractical and unwise to risk damage to equipment
by the use of brushes which may physically fit,
be entirely unsuitable electrically.

Not only is the carbon brush of concern, but also
many have flexible copper leads, of specific length with
specific terminations, which any replacement brush must have.
Again only the manufacturer of the equipment,
or a specialist parts replacement company, is likely
to have the correct brush.

More info at links.

One Response to “What are the different types of carbon brushes use din generators and what types of applications used in?”

1. Bony Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 6:25 pm

   Factors of concern include, current density, commutator or
   slipring peripheral speed, match brush to commutator/slipring
   to obtain minimum wear due to friction and sparking. But,
   having wear on brushes which can be replaced, rather than
   commutator or sliprings which cannot be easily replaced.

   The designer, having experience and specialized advice,
   matches brush characteristics to the copper
   or bronze used for commutators and sliprings, with current
   and speed requirements of the application.

   In the real world, replacement brushes for the specific
   equipment are used to replace worn brushes. It is
   impractical and unwise to risk damage to equipment
   by the use of brushes which may physically fit,
   be entirely unsuitable electrically.

   Not only is the carbon brush of concern, but also
   many have flexible copper leads, of specific length with
   specific terminations, which any replacement brush must have.
   Again only the manufacturer of the equipment,
   or a specialist parts replacement company, is likely
   to have the correct brush.

   More info at links.
   References :
   http://www.engineeringcarbonproducts.com/types_of_carbon.php

   http://www.engineeringcarbonproducts.com/electric_motors_generators.php

Leave a Reply

Name (required)

Mail (will not be published) (required)

Website