The Multiquip 0801721103 Brush Holder DCX-8.8WSS is a genuine OEM component designed for the DCX-8 series. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this replacement holder ensures the carbon brushes in your machine seat and contact correctly, maintaining consistent electrical transfer. Confirm your model code against DCX-8 before ordering to ensure an exact match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the original design specification for the DCX-8.8WSS brush holder, ensuring correct brush retention geometry and contact alignment.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Mounts to the existing brush holder position on DCX-8 series units without modification to surrounding components.
- DCX-8 Series Fitment — Verified for compatibility with DCX-8 equipment; part number 0801721103 cross-references directly to this model family.
- Maintains Stable Brush Contact — A correctly fitted brush holder keeps the carbon brush pressed firmly and evenly against the commutator, supporting steady electrical output and smooth motor operation.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — A worn or cracked brush holder can cause arcing, brush flutter, or loss of contact — replacing it with a genuine OEM part restores safe, controlled current transfer.
The brush holder is the mounting component that positions and guides the carbon brush against the commutator or slip ring inside an electric motor or generator. It controls the angle, pressure, and alignment of the brush, all of which directly affect how cleanly current transfers between the stationary and rotating parts of the machine. When a brush holder cracks, loosens, or wears out of tolerance, the brush loses consistent contact — leading to arcing, accelerated commutator wear, erratic output, or motor failure. Replacing the holder with a genuine OEM part like the Multiquip 0801721103 restores that precise positioning and protects the wider electrical assembly from secondary damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 0801721103 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Brush Holder DCX-8.8WSS |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| DCX-8 | DCX-8 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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