Metal Carbon Brush graphite brushes for electric motors

A carbon brush motor also known as a carbon brush DC motor or a brushed motor is a type of electric motor that operates using direct current DC It s called a brushed motor because it uses brushes made of carbon to transmit electrical current to the motor s rotating armature or rotor Here s a description of the components and operation of a carbon brush motor Stator The stator is the stationary part of the motor and contains the coils of wire that create a magnetic field