{"id":3364,"date":"2019-06-06T06:06:52","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T06:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/blog\/?p=3364"},"modified":"2019-09-25T18:35:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T18:35:05","slug":"gearmotor-tips-dc-brush-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/blog\/gearmotor-tips-dc-brush-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Gearmotor Tips from Bodine Electric: Type 33A or 42A DC Motor Brush Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this Gearmotor Tips video, we demonstrate how to inspect and  replace the carbon brushes in a Bodine type 33A or 42A permanent magnet  DC (PMDC) <strong>stock<\/strong> gearmotor or motor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube video-container wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gearmotor Tips - Bodine Type 33A or 42A Brush Replacement Instructions (PMDC Motors\/Gearmotors)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sp8L6DED1Ig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our stock 33A and 42A PMDC gearmotors and motors use a unique method of maintaining a constant force on the motor brushes. A roll-type spring is used instead of the more common coiled spring. The roll-type spring puts a constant force on the brushes even as they wear and get shorter. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing the roll-type springs\ncorrectly is critical in order to obtain optimal performance from your Bodine PMDC\ngearmotor or motor. Incorrect installation can cause brushes to not sit\nproperly on the commutator, limit motor performance and ultimately could damage\nthe product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following tools and equipment are needed to properly inspect and service our 33A and 42A PMDC stock gearmotors and motors: <\/strong>One Large slotted screwdriver, or alternatively a \u00be\u201d hex socket wrench. One Medium size slotted screwdriver. One Small screwdriver with any type of tip. One pair of long nose pliers. One pair of Safety Glasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our literature page to download  these instructions in PDF format.   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/literature\/brush-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/literature\/brush-maintenance (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/literature\/brush-maintenance<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Frank-brush-replacement-video-05-2019-sqr.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Frank-brush-replacement-video-05-2019-sqr.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Frank-brush-replacement-video-05-2019-sqr-300x284.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em>Copyright <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bodine Electric Company<\/a><em> \u00a9 06\/2019. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In this Gearmotor Tips video, we demonstrate how to inspect and replace the carbon brushes in a Bodine type 33A or 42A permanent magnet DC (PMDC) stock gearmotor or motor. Our stock 33A and 42A PMDC gearmotors and motors use a unique method of maintaining a constant force on the motor brushes. 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