TURBO GENERATOR CARBON BRUSHES LFC554 carbon grade servicing energy LFC554 carbon brush Plug set brush-holder guaranteeing full safety when replacing carbon brushes under load Mersen supports the requirements of modern power generating equipment demanding 'high speed' carbon brushes. « Imagine a Formula 1 doing 200 mph whilst transferring a powerful electric current! Unbelievable! » Our carbon brush grade is called LFC554 (LFC = Low Friction Coefficient). It was developed to provide: strength flexibility reliability OEM approvals GE, Siemens, Alstom, BHEL, Melco, Toshiba, Ansaldo, L&T, Jinan Power, Harbin, STG, Dongfang, Electrosila, Elsib, Privod, Doosan, Electrotyazmash

Technical characteristics Density: 1.26 Resistivity: 2,000 µΩ.cm (787 µΩ.in) Flexural strength: 11 MPa Reduced maintenance & downtime Performance curves: Advantages The advantages of the LFC554 grade are mainly related to its specific formulation and production process, producing a grade of light weight, high strength and high performance for optimum energy efficiency: Excellent damping and lubricating capabilities Extended carbon brush life time (low wear) Respect of the slip rings over time Very low and stable friction coefficient Excellent mechanical stability up to 100 m/s (328 ft/s) Limited...