Special Applications

Carbon brushes for special applications – precision performance in extreme conditions

Schunk develops individually tailored solutions that master even the most demanding scenarios thanks to superior material quality, dimensional accuracy, and long-term stability. Standard solutions are often insufficient in these cases – special materials precisely adapted to process requirements are essential. Whether electroplating, coating processes, or tachogenerators: our solutions ensure long-lasting functionality, high process control, and excellent contact quality.

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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 exposed to aggressive media, fine measurement signals, or thermal loads – only precisely matched material concepts ensure stable operating conditions over the long term.

Our special carbon brushes offer:

Material development precisely tailored to your processes
Optimal contact quality for power and signal transmission
High resistance to chemicals, temperature, and abrasion
Long service life and reduced maintenance needs
Technical consultation and system-specific customization

Materials & Technologies

Materials & properties at a glance

Choosing the right material determines the efficiency and durability of carbon brushes in special applications. Depending on process requirements, highly conductive, fine-grain, or particularly robust materials are used.

Schunk offers a wide range of specially developed material systems – supplemented by application-specific impregnations and finely tuned geometries that ensure signal stability, thermal resistance, and repeatability.

Industry solutions for demanding special applications

Special applications require tailor-made solutions – both in terms of electrical properties and environmental resistance. Schunk develops carbon brushes that are precisely adapted to industry-specific challenges. These include corrosive chemicals, high speeds, sensitive signal processing, and thermally stressed processes.

Overview of our application areas:

Electroplating: Stable current in humid environments & fluctuating loads – for uniform coating formation
Tachogenerators: Noise-free signal transmission in compact formats – consistent even at low speeds
Test Benches & Drive Monitoring Systems: Signal stability and reliability in sensitive sensor environments
Special Units: High temperature or pressure resistance for dynamic operating profiles

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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 requiring maximum precision and reliability. Our experts support you from material development to system integration – technically sound, cross-industry, and application-specific.

Your benefits with Schunk special brushes:

Materials developed exactly for your processes
Optimal contact quality for power and signal transfer
High resistance to chemicals, temperature, and abrasion
Long service life and low maintenance effort
Technical consulting & integration support

With cutting-edge manufacturing technology, extensive experience, and a global network, we offer solutions that work reliably under extreme conditions. Rely on proven quality and real development expertise – from concept to implementation.

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