Description
The Vermaent Resurfacing and Brush Seater Stone for Commutator Grinding is a specialised product developed for the maintenance of traction motor commutators in diesel-electric locomotives. Commutator surfaces must be kept smooth, round, and free of carbon tracking to ensure efficient current transfer between commutator bars and carbon brushes.
These stones are used to remove surface irregularities, high spots, and oxidation from commutator surfaces, and also to seat new carbon brushes to the commutator’s curvature — a process known as brush seating. Proper seating maximises brush contact area, reduces arcing, and extends the service life of both brushes and commutator. Vermaent stones are formulated for compatibility with all major locomotive traction motor commutators.
Key Features
- Formulated for diesel-electric locomotive commutators
- Resurfacing grade for removing high spots and oxidation
- Brush seater grade for conforming new brush profiles
- Reduces arcing and carbon tracking
- Extends brush and commutator service life
- Compatible with major locomotive traction motor types
Applications
- Locomotive traction motor maintenance
- Diesel-electric engine servicing
- Railway workshop commutator reconditioning
- Industrial DC motor servicing
