This article comes from Chris Richards, Sales and Marketing Director for BGB. Richards, who has worked as a design engineer on carbon-brush applications for over 10 years, explains some of the key differences between copper and silver carbon brushes. Carbon brushes are an important aspect of modern day engineering, powering motors and generators in wind…

Rotary interface specialist BGB is reporting an increase in sales of silver carbon brushes, suggesting that the wind industry’s focus on copper alternatives may be a short-lived trend. Recent years have seen a concentration on cost reduction across the wind market. With the sector estimated to be worth $170B by 2024, it is becoming increasingly competitive,…