Power Brushes for Surface preparation and Surface Finishing

Wheel Brushes

Wheel brushes are used for cleaning, polishing, edge blending, and deburring. The brushing action occurs at the edge or face of the tool.

A type of power brush, wheel brushes are designed for use with grinders and other types of powered equipment. These rotary brushes attach via an arbor hole and, if necessary, support the use of an arbor adaptor. 

Brush diameter, face width, and filament material are important considerations during wheel brush selection. Wire wheels, abrasive nylon wheels, and wheel brushes with other types of filament matrerials are available. 

Types of Wheel Brushes

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) supplies the following types of wheel brushes. 

• Crimped Wire for uniform brushing
• Knotted Wire for aggressive brushing
• Nylon for light-duty applications and solvent resistnace
• Tampico for polishing chrome and decorative surfaces
• Copper Center for light deburring and edge blending
• Mandrel Mounted for brushing without separate adaptors
• Abrasive Nylon for an alternative to steel filament brushes 

Which Wheel Brush Do You Need?

Which wheel brush is right for your application? Watch the video and download the BRM Product Catalog to learn more.