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By: Greg Carter

Carbon Brush Types and Commutation

The term "carbon brush" appeared in electrical engineering history with the change to materials actually made from copper wire, which looked like a brush, to graphite and carbon. Carbon brushes have been evolving for decades.

By: Greg Carter

Siemens Motor Starter Replacement Parts: Electrical Contacts and Coils

Siemens Energy & Automation acquired the Furnas Electric Company electrical control and motor control center product groups in 1996. You will see these OEM names used interchangeably. Furnas is now a Siemens company

By: Greg Carter

GE Kinematic Replacement Brushes Hubbell-Euclid Replacement Contacts Furnas Contactor Coils Replacements

Carbon Brushes for Kinematic Motors, Hubbell/Euclid Motor Controller Replacement Contacts, Replacement Contactor Coils for Furnas

By: David Howard

Hotels and electrical contacts a comfortable combination

The next time you’re checking in at an upscale hotel, take a moment to appreciate what’s going on behind the scenes to keep things humming.

By: Greg Carter

Replacing Carbon Brushes for Electrical Motors?

Carbon brush grades fall under four main categories based on the manufacturing procedures, the types of carbons and other ingredients. The types of brushes are: carbongraphite, electrographite, graphite and metal graphite.

By: David Howard

Schneider Electric electrical contacts and Repco Replacement Contacts

Through acquisition and industry consolidation Schneider Electric has grown into a global leader. Schneider’s 21st century focus is on expanding its electrical distribution and automation and energy management solutions.