What kind of brushes do you use to clean tubes?

What kind of brushes do you use to clean tubes?

Sets include brushes for three different tube sizes. Clean the inside and outside of a tube with one brush. Commonly used before soldering, these brushes clean the outside of tubes. Bend these brushes through curved holes and reach into corners. Bristles at the top of these brushes clean the bottom of closed-end holes.

What kind of brushes are best for stainless steel?

Stainless steel is the recommended choice for workpieces made of non-ferrous materials like stainless steel or aluminum, as carbon steel brushes could cause after-rust and contaminate the surface with ferrous particles. Weiler Abrasives manufactures many styles of power tube brushes, each relevant to different applications:

What kind of bronze is used in tube brushes?

Made of phosphorus bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, these brushes inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant. Remove light to medium rust, stains, and small burs from tubes, pipes, and holes.

What kind of brush is a double spiral?

Double stem double spiral: Made of four stem wires and straight wire fill in a double spiral, this brush is aggressive at deburring and cleaning. Polyflex™ encapsulated double stem double spiral: The fill material is covered in an elastomer, so only the wire tips are exposed for rigid brushing action.

What can you do with a bore brush?

Remove light to medium rust, stains, and small burs from tubes, pipes, and holes. Use for tasks such as removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs from tubes, pipes, and holes.

What kind of handles do nylon brushes have?

The nylon brushes feature rugged nylon bristles and zinc plated twisted wire handles to ensure a sure, comfortable grip. We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase.