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power tools carbon brush

Carbon brushes are a relatively small component in your power tool, yet they are one of the most critical. Its task is unique: it delivers electric energy from the power source (battery, plug) to the engine of your device. If your tool has no carbon brush, it will not work at all. What this basically means is that you will not be able to utilize it for your projects.

The carbon brush is basically a little piece of graphite (more like a rectangle) It was connected to a spring which helps you keep it in place, Within, the carbon brush rests on a rotating component known as an armature. Electricity moves through the brush, causing friction It's this friction that causes the motor to start spinning, which allows the tool to do its job. The motor can not get turned on without the carbon brush.

How to Maintain Carbon Brushes for Improved Power Tool Performance.

Proper maintenance of carbon brushes is essential to ensure the longevity and performance of your power tools. The life span and performance of the tool can be improved due to regular checks of the carbon brushes. 1. Regularly examine the brushes for excessive wear and tear. As a general guideline, it needs new brushes if they are shorter than 1/8 inch (3 mm).

Another aspect of maintaining carbon brushes is cleanliness. But with time, these brushes get laced with dust, dirt and the other debris. Such buildup can cause the brushes to wear out much faster than they otherwise would. If needed remove dirt or dust with a clean cloth or small brush. Also, the power tool itself needs to be clean and dry. When the carbon brushes get clogged with dirt and moisture, they can become damaged to the point where they are no longer functional.

Why choose DL power tools carbon brush?

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