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Plated or non-plated?

Manufacturers with a wide range of parts, such as NSR and slot.it, offer brushes as replacement parts.

It is also a part of slot cars that wears out quickly.
The effect of the replacement is easy to feel. It can be used on cars of most manufacturers.

It's a recommended part,
When purchasing, we are often asked, " Which is better, plated or non-plated? "

So,
This time we will introduce the differences between the two.

Below we summarise the advantages and disadvantages of both types:
(Both are comparisons)

plating Non-plated
Hardness
Wear resistance
Oxidation Resistance
Conductivity

Because of these differences,
The non-plated type is perfect for those who prioritize performance and want to replace parts frequently .
For those who don't want to do any troublesome work , we recommend the plated type .

In terms of wear and tear, the mesh-wire type often seen on wooden sales courses is particularly susceptible to high friction and therefore wear and tear.
On the other hand, on plastic courses or wooden courses that use copper tape, you don't need to worry too much about wear and tear.
The selection criteria will vary depending on the situation in which you are using it.

What all parts have in common is that
The conditions that a racket is good at will vary depending on the environment in which it is used (the material of the course and the course layout), so it will be easier to make a choice if you first decide the situation in which you will use it.

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