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In wind energy, reliability isn’t optional—it’s critical. Every unplanned stop leads to lost revenue, increased maintenance costs, and operational uncertainty. i-BRUSH Connect changes that.

By enabling real-time monitoring of carbon brushes and slip ring conditions, i-BRUSH Connect provides full visibility into generator performance. Instead of relying on scheduled inspections and manual checks, operators gain continuous insight into wear, temperature, and electrical conditions. This makes it possible to detect deviations early and take action before they develop into costly failures.

From reactive to predictive maintenance

With i-BRUSH Connect, maintenance becomes data-driven:

Detect issues early
Reduce unplanned downtime
Optimize maintenance intervals
Extend component lifespan
Improved sustanability by reduced material waste

Trusted performance

Trusted by global leaders in green energy, it’s a smart investment for operators looking to strengthen performance and long-term reliability in their wind turbine generators.

Example of Monitoring Data

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Fredrik Eskilsson

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

fredrik.eskilsson@carbex.se

Direct: +46 (0)143 294 40

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Insights & cases

Monitoring

Performance you can trust. Results you can measure.

In wind energy, reliability isn’t optional—it’s critical. Every unplanned stop leads to lost revenue, increased maintenance costs, and operational uncertainty. i-BRUSH Connect changes that.

Sustainability

Powered by renewable electricity

At Carbex, sustainability is an integral part of how we operate and develop our business. As part of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, all electricity used in our operations is sourced from 100% renewable electricity through certified suppliers.

Monitoring

Boost Reliability in Your Hydropower Plant

Small and medium-sized hydropower plants are under growing pressure to deliver consistent, efficient, and cost-effective energy, often with limited resources in terms of time, personnel, and maintenance capacity.

Case

Early detection prevents unplanned downtime at a paper mill

At a paper mill in the United States, an operator had been running i-BRUSH on a large motor for over a year. During normal operation, the system began to register a gradual increase in current spikes—an early indication that conditions in the brush–ring interface were starting to change.

Product & Innovation

Optimus V-Type – Engineered Balance for Reliable Generator Performance

At Carbex, we have developed the Optimus V-Type as an in-house carbon brush holder designed to fit most common generators on the market. The design is focused on solving a fundamental challenge in generator operation: achieving consistent performance while minimizing brush wear and maintenance requirements.

Monitoring

More than brushes – more than components

At Carbex, we go beyond traditional brush manufacturing. Our in-house developed remote monitoring system, i-brush, enables real-time supervision of brush performance and wear, helping you enhance reliability, efficiency, and proactive maintenance planning.

Performance you can trust. Results you can measure.

From reactive to predictive maintenance

Trusted performance

Example of Monitoring Data