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Carbon is much stronger and because the motor commuter is spinning copper brushes will wear off quickly.

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What are the parts and its function of electric motor?

1. Armature coil 2. Field magnets 3. Split or Slip rings 4. Carbon or metallic brushes


What is the function of pole shoes of dc motor?

To overcome the sparking at brushes.


Difference between transformer and induction motor?

1. Induction Motor has an air-gap but transformer has no air gap rather it is mutually link. 2. Induction Motor has high no-load current than transformer. 3. Induction Motor is a dynamic device. 4. Induction Motor has high power factor.


Why is a brushless motor better then a brushed motor in the RC world?

Due to the improved performance and light weight to thrust ratio, brushless motors have made greatly improved the performance of RC models. Old style brushed motors have contact points that rub together in order to conduct the current to the stator. Needles to say, these parts rubbing together is an inefficient way to run an electric motor. Brushless motors use a special speed control that rotate the current directly to the stator, eliminating brushes. This direct link to the stator also produces more electric current to be effeciently supplied to the motor and greatly increases the power and performance. RC planes with brushless motors, in addition to the advances of Lipo batteries, when used as directed, can now achieve the vertical performance once only available in gas RC planes.


What does no load speed on a electric motor mean?

Generally a motor drives some equipment, it could be a fan, or a pump, connected to motor's shaft. The speed of the motor when no equipment is connected to its shaft is known as no load speed.

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What are starter motor brushes made of?

Carbon


What is an alternative to carbon brushes in an ac motor?

An alternative to carbon brushes in an AC motor is using a brushless motor. Brushless motors have permanent magnets and electronic drive systems to operate, eliminating the need for brushes or commutators. This design results in less maintenance, higher efficiency, and longer lifespan compared to motors with carbon brushes.


What are the brushes made of on a universal motor?

A brush is made out of carbon.


Can you harm an electric rotory tool by using the wrong brushes?

Yes, If you use brushes of the wrong hardness. Harder carbon brushes eat into the commutator of a motor ultimately ruining it.


What are universal motor brushes made of?

the brush is a peice of carbon that is attached to the startor by a brush holder.


How do you replace carbon brushes in a Audi a4 heater motor?

To replace the carbon brushes in an Audi A4 heater motor, first, disconnect the vehicle's battery to ensure safety. Remove the heater motor from its housing by unscrewing any fasteners and disconnecting the electrical connectors. Access the carbon brush assembly by removing the motor's end cap, then gently pull out the old brushes and replace them with new ones, ensuring proper alignment. Reassemble the motor and reinstall it in the vehicle, reconnecting all electrical connections before reconnecting the battery.


What is the basic difference between carbon brush of AC slip ring motor and carbon brush of Direct current commutator motor?

The main difference is in how the carbon brushes are used. In an AC slip ring motor, the brushes transfer power to the rotor through slip rings, whereas in a DC commutator motor, the brushes switch the current direction on the rotating armature to maintain torque and rotation. Additionally, the design and composition of the brushes may vary to accommodate the specific requirements of each motor type.


Why carbon is used in brushes instead of semiconductor material in motor?

There are a number of reasons, including: 1. Carbon is self-lubricating. 2. Carbon has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance, which means that its resistance falls as its temperature increases -which is opposite that of metals such as copper. 3. Carbon is softer than copper, so will not damage the commutator. 4. Carbon will acquire the shape of the commutator segments and, so, will ensure maximum contact with them.


Most of the brushes that I am using are Manufactured by GE but I cannot find them there.Where can I find reliable data sheets for dc motor carbon brushes including the brush's current density rating?

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Electric motor parts?

Electric motor parts are pieces of electric motors. Some examples of electric motor parts are: bearings, carbon brushes, gasket materials, pumps, soft starters, and terminal boxes.


What is the main composition of the brushes of a dc motor?

Carbon Brush yang terbuat dari campuran tembaga dan Zinc atau lainnya.


Define the brush on a dc motor?

The brush is actually a piece of carbon placed on the rotating commutator of the motor. it will be in pairs. Since the armature shaft rotates but gets the continuity through these brushes.