Abstract: The invention relates to a commutator, comprising an insulating base and a plurality of commutator segments arranged on the insulating base, wherein each commutator segment comprises a metal layer, a transition layer and a graphite layer arranged on the base in sequence. The transition layer contains a material identical to that of the graphite layer and a material identical to that of the metal layer. The invention further relates to a motor comprising the commutator and a method for manufacturing the commutator. As the transition layer contains the material identical to that of the graphite layer and the metal layer, the problem that the graphite layer and the metal layer are cracked during high temperature sintering is resolved. The service life of the commutator is prolonged. The method for manufacturing the commutator reduces chemical contamination and production cost caused by electroplating and brazing used in a traditional technology.

Abstract: The invention relates to a commutator, comprising an insulating base and a plurality of commutator segments arranged on the insulating base, wherein each commutator segment comprises a metal layer, a transition layer and a graphite layer arranged on the base in sequence. The transition layer contains a material identical to that of the graphite layer and a material identical to that of the metal layer. The invention further relates to a motor comprising the commutator and a method for manufacturing the commutator. As the transition layer contains the material identical to that of the graphite layer and the metal layer, the problem that the graphite layer and the metal layer are cracked during high temperature sintering is resolved. The service life of the commutator is prolonged. The method for manufacturing the commutator reduces chemical contamination and production cost caused by electroplating and brazing used in a traditional technology.

Abstract: A carbon product is made of mesocarbon microbeads and graphite. Preferably, the weight percent of mesocarbon microbeads is 50-99% and the weight percent of graphite is 1-50%. Preferably, when the graphite is carbon-graphite, the carbon product has a density in the range of 1.6-1.8 g/cm3 and a resistivity in the range of 2000-8000 ??·cm. Preferably, when the graphite is electro-graphite, the carbon product has a density in the range of 1.85-1.95 g/cm3 and a resistivity in the range of 500-2000 ??·cm. The carbon product may be a carbon brush, a carbon bearing, a carbon seal or a brush contact member for a commutator of an electric motor.