Motor and generator brushes for aerospace electrical power systems encompass carbon, graphite, electrographite, and metal-graphite contact elements designed to maintain sliding electrical contact with commutators and slip rings, together with associated brush holders, springs, and shunt leads, manufactured to precise dimensional and resistivity tolerances to meet MIL-spec and DO-160 environmental requirements.
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Sectors serving Electrical Power Systems companies:
Metals •
Transformers & Power Conditioning •
Circuit Protection •
Electrical/Electronic Connectors •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Bearings •
Active Electronic Components •
Terminals, Relays & Switching •
Shielding •
Power Transmission •
Passive Electronic Components •
Batteries & Accessories •
Fasteners •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Non-metal Materials •
Mechanical Connectors •
Seals & Sealing •
Switches •
Plastics •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Forming Processes •
Composite Materials •
Adhesives

Electrical Power Systems

Sectors purchasing from Electrical Power Systems companies:
Airframer •
Electric Propulsion •
Airframe Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Auxiliary Power •
Lighting •
Environmental Systems •
Actuation •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Flight & Data Management •
Communications (Airborne) •
Air Data & Flight Instruments •
Fluid Power •
Mechanical Hardware •
Fuel Systems •
Landing Assemblies •
Cabin Systems & IFE •
Piston & Rotary Engines •
Batteries & Accessories •
Rotors & Propellers