Fixing motors

[lizzieb]

I've got the Yr 10 'remainers' helping me with the faculty clean-up/out - moving equipment, carrying stuff to the skip, etc. YAY
They're also checking the large amounts of old/unused electrical equipment currently taking up cupboard space in labs.

We have DC motors that are fixable - can anyone advise me on this please?
Ours have a wooden base, with a sticker that reads: KENIS (Kagaku Kyoeisha Ltd).
I'm wondering if it's possible to get replacement parts for them - most need new 'brushes' on the bits that rub against the shaft.
Not sure if I've even got the terminology correct, so am hoping you'll understand what I mean!

Many thanks in advance,

[Ocker]

Often they just need polishing on the commutator that's the bit the brushes rub on
If they are carbon type with spring many firms make them just take size.
most I have are just brass strips bent to rub against commutator

[lizzieb]

Thanks Ocker,

These are missing the 'brushes' altogether.

Who would I take them to for fixing?

[Ocker]

You could bat your eyelash's at the local auto electrician or TV tech

[lizzieb]

Gee - that'll be fun

Thanks, Ocker!!