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Walter Replacement Carbon Brush Set for Big Buff III and Line-Mate III

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OVERVIEW

Get Your Finisher Back in the Fight

There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a mirror-finish job on a stainless steel railing and having your Line-Mate or Big Buff start sputtering. If your tool is losing power, smelling like burning ozone, or you see excessive sparks flying inside the housing, it’s time to check your brushes. The Walter 48M802 Carbon Brush Set is the exact replacement you need to bring your Big Buff III or Line-Mate III back to life. Don't risk burning out a several-hundred-dollar tool by ignoring a ten-dollar maintenance part.

These aren't generic, one-size-fits-all brushes that you have to file down to fit. These are genuine Walter parts, built to slide right into the brush holders of your Model 60-A 265 or 30-A 268. They come with the springs and leads attached, making the swap quick and painless so you can get back to work. Worn-out brushes are the number one killer of electric power tools; when they get too short, they stop making good contact, causing the motor to run hot and jerky. If you let them go too long, you'll fry the armature, and then you're shopping for a whole new machine.

We recommend keeping a set of 48M802 brushes in your shop drawer if you run Walter finishing tools daily. Swapping them out is a 10-minute job that saves you weeks of downtime and the cost of a new tool. Keep your RPMs steady and your finishes consistent by ensuring your motor is getting the clean power it needs. This set includes both brushes needed for one tool.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Product Type:Carbon Brush Set
Compatible Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Compatible Models:Big Buff III (60-A 265), Line-Mate III (30-A 268)
Part Number:48-M-802
Application:Motor Maintenance, Electrical Repair

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Set of Carbon Brushes (2 brushes per set)
  • Installation Springs/Leads (pre-attached)

APPLICATIONS

  • Tool Maintenance: Routine replacement of worn electrical contacts in Walter power tools.
  • Repair: Fixing tools that exhibit intermittent power, failure to start, or excessive sparking.
  • Restoration: Restoring full torque and speed control to older Big Buff III and Line-Mate III units.

FAQ

This set is designed for the Walter Big Buff III (Model 60-A 265) and the Line-Mate III (Model 30-A 268). It may not fit older generations (I or II) or newer models, so check your tool's nameplate.

Common signs include the tool cutting out during use, difficulty starting, a burning smell, or visible excessive sparking through the tool's vents. Physically, if the carbon is worn down to near the spring, they must be replaced.

The 48M802 SKU is a set that typically includes the two brushes required to service one motor.

It is not recommended. OEM brushes have specific hardness and resistance values matched to the Walter armature. Generic brushes can cause rapid commutator wear or motor overheating.

Not usually. On most Walter tools, there are external brush caps or the housing is designed to be easily opened for maintenance. Always unplug the tool first!

New brushes need time to 'seat' or contour to the commutator. Run the tool under no load for a few minutes. If sparking persists, the commutator might be damaged or out of round.

The internal SKU is 48M802.

No, the Big Buff II typically uses a different brush set. The 48M802 is specifically for the 'III' series.
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