CARBON GRAPHITE INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES MANUFACTURING
St. Marys Carbon Brushes are manufactured from the highest quality carbon graphite, electrographite, resinbonded graphite, copper graphite, silver graphite and other metal graphite materials to suit your specific OEM or aftermarket application. All of our brushes, from the blending of raw materials to the finished product, are made in-house by our specialized craftsmen.
Each of our industrial brushes can be custom-manufactured to your specific requirements. We develop our own proprietary grades and manufacture each product in-house, so we will work closely with you to find the right brush grade or develop new grades to optimize your product’s performance, reduce wear and decrease costly maintenance.
ENVIRONMENT, OPERATING CONDITIONS & APPLICATIONS
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY
Only the purest metals and materials are used to provide for consistently high conductivity and our ability to custom-design means that we can adjust the mix of our materials to meet your specific conductivity needs.
SELF-LUBRICATING
Our brushes are self-lubricating, meaning that a separate lubricant (e.g., oil) is not required, which allows them to be used in both dry-running and sanitary environments.
ANTI-WELDING/MELTING
As our brushes can withstand high temperatures, they are resistant to melting or welding to your equipment during operation, allowing your equipment to run longer and perform better.
OXIDATION-RESISTANT
Our proprietary mix of carbon graphite resists chemical degradation of the surface material, allowing our brushes to be used in harsh environments while maintaining brush performance.
KEY END PRODUCTS
Our Industrial Brush products are used in manufacturing processes to develop a wide range of end products. Remember that we custom-design our products to fit your needs, so please contact us if you have a need outside of those below and we’ll work with you to find a solution.
- Appliances
- Conveyors / Hoists
- Elevators
- Forklifts / Lift
- TrucksLight / Heavy Duty Vehicles
- Overhead Cranes
- Power Tools
- Rail Systems
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU ?
CARBON GRAPHITE INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES DETAILS
Working Temperature
- Minimum
- Runs in cryogenic temperatures (no true minimum value)
- Maximum
- Carbon/Graphite up to 700 F
- Electrographite up to 900 F
- Electrographite with inorganic additives up to 1150 F
- Other oxidation inhibitors (impregnants) up to 1200 F
- In inert/neutral environments
- Carbon/Graphite up to 1600 F
- Electrographite up to 5000 F
Key Markets
You can find our industrial brushes products used across a wide range of different markets, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Mining
- Power Generation
- Renewable Energy
- Transport
Average Oxidation & Chemical Resistance
- Carbon grades are resistant to most chemicals
Spring Pressure Range
- Application dependent
Amp per sq inch
- 75 – 150 A/in2
CARBON GRAPHITE GRADE
| Grade | Density(lbs./ft.3) | Flexural Strength (psi) | Current Capacity (Amps/in2) | Scleroscope Hardness | Volts Contact Drop | Coefficient of Friction | % Metal | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-16 | 102.96 | 4,000 | 75 | 60 | High | Low | N/A | Industrial Brushes |
| B-17 | 96.72 | 4,500 | 65 | 65 | Very High | Medium Low | N/A | Industrial Brushes |
| B-86 | 102.96 | 4,000 | 65 | 40 | Medium | Low | N/A | Industrial Brushes |
| B-119 | 94.22 | 3,500 | 60 | 50 | Very High | Medium Low | N/A | Industrial Brushes |
| F-90 | 171.60 | 4,500 | 100 | 30 | Low | Low | 42% | Industrial Brushes |
How carbon graphite will make your products & parts superior
Industrial Brushes Data Sheet
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