Custom Twisted-in-wire brushes
Twisted-in-wire brushes, also known as the spiral, tube, internal cleaning, or simply twisted brushes, are versatile tools widely used in various industries for effective cleaning, deburring, and finishing applications. These custom brushes are made by placing filament materials, such as wire, natural, or synthetic filaments, between two or four stem wires and then twisting them together.
These brushes are ideal for cleaning test tubes, holes, and other intricate areas. They can be used manually or motorized, spinning in a drill or machine for deburring machined holes, for instance. Twisted-in-wire brushes are suitable for preparing surfaces for painting, powder coating, or anodizing and can be made with various filament materials.
JHX offers a comprehensive range of standard and custom-designed twisted wire brushes, ensuring versatility in size and filament properties. JHX provides a wide range of fill materials, including synthetics, abrasive nylon, wire, and natural bristle, along with common stem wire materials like stainless or galvanized steel. The technical sales and engineering staff at JHX are available to help you select or custom design a wire brush to meet your unique application requirements.
Twisted-in-wire brushes Specifications
Twisted-in-wire brushes offer a variety of parameters that can be customized to fit specific application needs. By considering these parameters and their respective ranges, twisted-in-wire brushes can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of various cleaning, deburring, or finishing tasks across a range of industries and applications.
Brush Diameter | Rush diameters can vary significantly, affecting the brush’s reach and coverage area. | 4mm-50mm |
Brush Part Length | The brush part length determines the depth of the area it can clean or deburr. | 2mm-60mm |
Overall Length | The overall length of the brush includes the brush part and the stem length. This parameter is essential for determining the brush’s reach and ease of handling. | 50mm-100mm |
Filament Material | The filament material determines the brush’s performance, durability, and suitability for various applications. Each material has distinct properties, making it ideal for specific tasks. | steel wire, stainless steel wire, brass wire, nylon, abrasive nylon, polypropylene, and natural bristles |
Filament Dimensions | Filament dimensions refer to the thickness of the individual bristles used in the brush. These dimensions can impact the brush’s stiffness, durability, and cleaning capabilities. | 0.05mm-3mm |
Stem Wire Material | The stem wire holds the filaments in place and provides structural support. Typical materials include stainless steel and galvanized steel, known for their strength and corrosion resistance. | The choice of stem wire material may depend on the application’s environmental conditions or compatibility with other materials being processed. |
Stem Length | The stem length affects the brush’s reach and ease of handling, particularly in handheld applications. | Stem lengths can range from a few inches to several feet, depending on the intended use. |
Stem Diameter | The stem diameter impacts the brush’s rigidity and compatibility with different power tools or handheld applications. | Diameters can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters, depending on the brush’s intended use and the tool with which it will be used. |
Design Twisted-in-wire Brushes
Twisted-in-wire brushes Fill Material
Brush filling material refers to the type of bristles or fibers used in a brush. These materials can be natural, like animal hair or vegetable fibers, or synthetic, like nylon or polypropylene. The choice of brush filling material depends on the specific application and desired properties, such as stiffness, abrasion resistance, heat resistance, and chemical compatibility. Different brush filling materials offer various benefits and are suitable for a wide range of cleaning, scrubbing, or polishing tasks.
We provide a wide range of brush-filling materials to accommodate most applications. Plus, we also directly supply the brush filling, and if needed, we can perform basic processing like cutting it to the desired size. This way, our customers can conveniently work with the brush filling as soon as they receive it.
Application & Environment
With their flexible design and adaptable construction, twisted-in-wire brushes are a valuable tool in a wide range of applications. The choice of filament material, stem wire, and brush dimensions can be customized to suit specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance in each unique use case.
Cleaning internal tubing, piping, and cylinders
For this application, twisted-in-wire brushes with nylon or polypropylene filaments are preferred due to their chemical resistance and ability to withstand high temperatures. The brush diameter and overall length are chosen based on the internal dimensions of the tubing, piping, or cylinders, while stainless steel stem wires are preferred for their corrosion resistance and durability.
Deburring machined and threaded holes in castings, tanks, and machined parts
Abrasive nylon or carbon steel filaments are commonly used in twisted-in-wire brushes for deburring applications. The brush diameter and brush part length are tailored to the size and shape of the hole, while the stem length and diameter are designed to accommodate the requirements of the power tool being used.
Abrasive brushes for tough slag removal
Twisted-in-wire brushes with abrasive filaments, such as silicon carbide or aluminum oxide-impregnated nylon, are employed for slag removal. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are chosen based on the size and shape of the surface to be treated, while the stem wire material is selected for its durability and resistance to wear.
Cleaning medical devices and equipment
For cleaning medical devices and equipment, twisted-in-wire brushes with soft, non-abrasive filament materials, such as nylon or natural fibers (e.g., horsehair), are used. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are chosen based on the size of the device or equipment, while the stem wire material is typically stainless steel for its corrosion resistance and easy sterilization.
Cleaning laboratory equipment and beakers
Similar to medical applications, twisted-in-wire brushes with soft, non-abrasive filament materials are employed for cleaning laboratory equipment and glassware. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are tailored to the size of the glassware, while the stem wire material is typically stainless steel for its corrosion resistance and easy sterilization.
Cleaning hydraulic fittings and nozzles
For cleaning hydraulic fittings and nozzles, twisted-in-wire brushes with brass or stainless steel filaments are preferred due to their abrasive nature and compatibility with various fluids. The brush diameter and overall length are chosen based on the size and shape of the fittings or nozzles, while the stem wire material is selected for its corrosion resistance and durability.
Shotgun, pistol, and rifle cleaning
Twisted-in-wire brushes with bronze or stainless steel filaments are used for cleaning firearms. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are tailored to the size of the firearm’s barrel, while the stem wire material is typically brass or stainless steel for its corrosion resistance and durability.
Whisper light brushes for cleaning electronic and computer components
For cleaning electronic and computer components, twisted-in-wire brushes with conductive filaments, such as carbon fiber or metal-infused nylon, are employed. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are chosen based on the size of the components being cleaned, while the stem wire material is selected for its compatibility with the cleaning equipment being used.
Used to dissipate lightning
In lightning dissipation applications, twisted-in-wire brushes with metal filaments, such as copper or aluminum, are used. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are selected based on the required dimensions for effective lightning dissipation, while the stem wire material is chosen for its electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Remove gases during vacuum distillation process
Twisted-in-wire brushes with chemically resistant filaments, such as nylon or polypropylene, are employed for removing gases in vacuum distillation processes. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are chosen based on the size and shape of the vacuum chamber, while the stem wire material is selected for its chemical resistance and durability.
Used in removing water bubbles in air fluid control
For removing water bubbles in air fluid control systems, twisted-in-wire brushes with hydrophobic filament materials, such as polypropylene, are employed. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are chosen based on the size of the fluid control system components, while the stem wire material is selected for its compatibility with the system’s materials and operating conditions.
Clean refrigerator coils
Twisted-in-wire brushes with nylon or natural fiber filaments are used for cleaning refrigerator coils. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are tailored to the size and shape of the coils, while the stem wire material is typically stainless steel or galvanized steel for its durability and resistance to wear.
Clean valve guides
For cleaning valve guides, twisted-in-wire brushes with brass or stainless steel filaments are preferred due to their abrasive nature and compatibility with various fluids. The brush diameter and overall length are chosen based on the size and shape of the valve guides, while the stem wire material is selected for its corrosion resistance and durability.
Clean automotive and aircraft parts
In automotive and aerospace applications, twisted-in-wire brushes with abrasive nylon, carbon steel, or stainless steel filaments are used for cleaning and deburring parts. The brush diameter, brush part length, and overall length are tailored to the size and shape of the parts being cleaned, while the stem wire material is chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and corrosion.