Special Applications

Carbon Brushes for Special Applications – Precise Performance Under Extreme Conditions

Schunk develops individually customized solutions that, thanks to their material quality, dimensional precision, and longevity, reliably handle even the most demanding use cases. In such cases, standard solutions are often not sufficient – instead, special materials tailored exactly to process requirements are needed. Whether electroplating, coating processes, or tachogenerators: Our solutions deliver long-term functionality, excellent contact reliability, and high system availability.

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Carbon Brushes for Special Applications

Technological Versatility for Maximum Process Reliability

Special applications place the highest demands on the material properties of carbon brushes. Whether in aggressive media, with measurement signals, or under thermal stress – only precisely matched material concepts ensure stable operating conditions over time.

Schunk offers:

In-house material development tailored exactly to your needs
Carbon brushes with excellent contact quality for power and signal transmission
Materials with high resistance to chemicals, temperature, and abrasion
Products with long service life and reduced maintenance requirements
Technical consulting and adaptation to individual systems

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Materials & properties at a glance

The choice of the right material determines the efficiency and durability of carbon brushes in special applications. Depending on process requirements, very different materials may be used – supplemented with application-specific impregnations, precisely tuned geometries, and additional features.

Industry solutions for demanding special applications

Special applications require customized solutions – both in terms of electrical performance and environmental resistance. Schunk develops carbon brushes that are precisely adapted to industry-specific challenges. Examples include: corrosive chemicals, high rotational speeds, sensitive signal processing, and thermally demanding processes.

Our application areas at a glance:

Electroplating/Coating Systems: Reliable current transmission in corrosive environments
Tachogenerators: Noise-free signal transmission under varying speeds
Grounding: Safe dissipation of, for example, shaft currents

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Your advantage with Schunk – development expertise for custom solutions

Whether single units or series production – Schunk is your partner for carbon brushes for special applications when it comes to highest precision and reliability. Our experts support you from material development through to integration into your systems – with technical expertise, cross-industry experience, and application-specific solutions.

Your advantages with Schunk special carbon brushes:

Material development precisely matched to your processes
Optimal contact quality for power and signal transmission
High resistance to chemicals, temperature, and abrasion
Long service life and reduced maintenance requirements
Technical consulting & support with system integration

With state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, decades of experience, and a global network, we offer solutions that work reliably even under extreme conditions. Rely on certified quality and real engineering expertise – from concept to implementation.

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