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Carbon Brushes

GE 659A182P08 Carbon Brush

Part No. 659A182P08

GE 659A182P08 graphite carbon brush (cross ref REP354, Grade 634), single wafer OEM replacement brush for GE heavy-duty DC motors and generators. Delivers reliable commutation, low sparking, uniform protective patina and minimal commutator wear under continuous heavy industrial loads. Precision machined to GE OEM dimensions, bulk stock available for global industrial maintenance.

Material	Graphite / Electrographitic, Grade 634 (Single wafer)
Dimensions	Imperial:1.250" (T) × 0.750" (W) × 2.750" (L), Copper shunt lead:5.5" Metric:31.75mm × 19.05mm × 69.
Application	OEM replacement carbon brush for General Electric heavy-duty DC motors and industrial generators. Cross reference Repco REP354, Terminal Style QDH, Shunt Position R6BE. Widely used in steel rolling mill drives, mining hoist motors, power station generator
Voltage	DC up to 750V
Current Density	3 – 9 A/cm²
Speed	Max peripheral speed up to 32 m/s
Hardness	Shore 40 – 50
Grade	634 Graphite / Electrographitic Grade
Connection	Shunt wire bonded connection
Lead Type	Flexible stranded tinned copper shunt lead, QDH terminal style
Spring	External separate spring assembly (no built-in spring)

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Technical Specifications

Product Model	GE 659A182P08
Cross Reference Part	REP354
Material	Graphite / Electrographitic, Grade 634, single wafer
Imperial Dimensions	1.250" × 0.750" × 2.750", Copper Shunt Lead:5.5"
Metric Dimensions	31.75mm × 19.05mm × 69.85mm, Shunt Lead:139.7mm
Terminal Style	QDH
Shunt Position	R6BE
Application	GE heavy-duty DC motors, generators, slip ring assemblies, steel mills, mining & power plants
Working Voltage	DC up to 750V
Current Density	3 – 9 A/cm²
Max Peripheral Speed	32 m/s
Hardness	Shore 40 – 50
Brush Grade	634 Graphite / Electrographitic Grade
Connection Type	Shunt wire bonded connection
Lead Type	Flexible stranded tinned copper shunt lead, QDH terminal
Spring	External separate spring assembly, no integrated spring
Key Features	Single wafer design, stable commutation, low sparking, heavy load resistant, long service life
Quality Standard	Matches GE OEM specification

Description

The GE 659A182P08 Carbon Brush is a heavy-duty graphite / electrographitic carbon brush, OEM spare part for General Electric DC motors and generators, cross-referenced as Repco REP354 with QDH terminal and R6BE shunt position. It adopts Grade 634 carbon material with single wafer construction, engineered for continuous heavy-cycle industrial operation. Made of premium impregnated graphite compound, it maintains stable sliding contact and consistent current transfer under variable heavy loads. It forms a uniform protective patina on commutator and slip ring surfaces, reducing sparking, friction and surface abrasion. The bonded flexible tinned stranded copper shunt with QDH terminal provides strong mechanical bonding and reliable high-current conduction. Commonly applied in steel rolling mill drives, mining hoist machinery and large power station generator systems. Precision machined to original GE OEM specifications for direct drop-in replacement. Each batch undergoes strict quality inspection for resistivity, hardness and wear performance. Bulk supply and worldwide shipping available for industrial maintenance contractors and heavy industry operators.