Engineering 
Since 1928
Engineering Since 1928
Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. is the premier, family-owned, American manufacturer of carbon brushes, brush holders, spring assemblies, Bearing Protection Kits™, metal graphite brushes, and carbon graphite components. Since 1928, we have forged innovations that have since become industry standards and requirements. We pride ourselves on manufacturing all of our products to the highest standard and performance because we know your application depends on it!
Made In The USA and located in Milwaukee, WI, Helwig Carbon’s carbon brush and holder solutions are expertly designed for maximum performance on all types of industrial motors and generators including: commutator and slip ring, fractional horsepower motors, tachometers, synchronous motors, and permanent magnetic motors.
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Diagnosing Brush Face Conditions
April 12, 2023
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Factors that Influence Shaft Grounding Performance
January 20, 2023
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Shaft Grounding Contamination Test
June 24, 2022
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Quality Upgrades for Hydro Generators
April 14, 2022
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Teflon Coated Brush Holders for Pickling Line
March 11, 2022
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From Probe to Patent
July 27, 2021
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K007: Exclusive Silver Graphite Brush Grade
March 15, 2021
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What Our Research Says About Constant Force Spring Differences
February 9, 2021
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Nitin Kulkarni Promoted to VP of Business Development
October 13, 2020
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Helwig Is Awarded Best Value Add & Engineering from Wolong – GE
August 21, 2020
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Recent Blogs / News
When carbon brushes wear quickly, it is common to assume that the problem lies with the brush grade. However, inspecting the face of the brush can provide insight and tell a story about the operating conditions. Analysis performed by carbon brush experts can be utilized as a diagnostic tool to conduct a root cause analysis. If the earning signs presented by abnormal brush wear can be identified and proactively addressed in a timely manner, unexpected and expensive failures, such as flashover, can be avoided.
Recent Blog Posts
Diagnosing Brush Face Conditions
When carbon brushes wear quickly, it is common to assume that the problem lies with the brush grade. However, inspecting the face of the brush can provide insight and tell a story about the operating conditions. Analysis performed by carbon brush experts can be utilized as a diagnostic tool to conduct a root cause analysis. If the earning signs presented by abnormal brush wear can be identified and proactively addressed in a timely manner, unexpected and expensive failures, such as flashover, can be avoided.
