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Precision Brush - Copper Center Wheel Brush
Discover durable Copper Center Wheel Brushes, ideal for high-speed brushing with wire, synthetic, or natural filaments. Engineered for superior
Precision Brush - Colors of Brush Filament
Discover a wide range of filament colors for custom brushes at Precision Brush. From classic black to natural hues, find the perfect match for your
Precision Brush - Crimped or Level Brush Filament
Learn the differences between Level and Crimped brush fillings, and how they impact performance in applications like weather seals and cylinder
Precision Brush - Mounting a Cyclinder Brush
Discover how to mount cylinder brushes on shafts using secure methods like welding, clamps, and epoxy. Ensure a snug fit for optimal performance in any
Custom Brush Filaments for Optimal Performance
Enhance your equipment with Precision Brush's custom filaments. Over 400 filament options, expert guidance, and perfect for any environment.
Custom Coil Brushes for Every Application
Explore tailor-made coil brushes with adjustable lengths and diameters at Precision Brush Company. Perfect for diverse industrial needs. Start designing
Durable Aluminum Brush Holders
Discover Precision Brush's range of aluminum brush holders, designed for easy installation and secure brush placement. Visit us for more
Aluminum Brush Holders: Customizable, Durable Solutions for Every Project
Explore Precision Brush’s range of extruded aluminum brush holders, available in various lengths and customizable for easy installation. Perfect for any
NEED TO CUT YOUR BRUSH TO SIZE YOURSELF? HERE'S HOW.
Need to cut your brush to size yourself? Here’s how. Many times, a brush will need to be cut on site — after a customer receives the brush — to fit the intended application. For example, you might need to trim the brush down to fit a door; you could purchase a couple of long brushes and trim them to fit along the top and bottom. Brushes for dock leveler seals or the sides of a conveyor can be purchased long and trimmed down to size as well. To accomplish cutting your brush on site without damaging the brush, there are a couple of tips to keep in mind. Use a bolt cutter: Cut your brush with a bolt cutter, not a hacksaw or band saw. A bolt cutter will pinch the ends of the U-shaped metal channel together and keep the brush intact, whereas a saw will leave the end of the channel open and filaments can become loose and fall out. Deburr your edges: Use a file to smooth off any sharp edges after cutting. This step is especially necessary if the brush is being cut to fit in a brush holder. SIDE NOTE: It’s okay to use a saw to cut brush holders down to size; it’s just not recommended to use saws on the metal channels of the brushes themselves. Cutting brushes on site isn’t complicated; you just want to be sure to use a method that pinches the metal channel shut. Once you’ve cut your brush to the size you need, follow these tips if you are then placing it into a brush holder. Check your bristles: The brush should
All About Brush Channels
Understanding Brush Channel Construction Metal channel strip brushes all start out as flat steel on a roll. At Precision Brush, we offer several different brush-channel sizes: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. These numbered sizes each represent the total eighths of an inch in the metal channel before it is formed into a U shape. So, a one-inch-wide channel would be a size 8, indicating eight eights of an inch. A half-inch-wide channel would be a size 4 channel, and so on. Once a size is selected, the flat steel is then bent into a U shape, which creates the metal channel where the filaments will be held. The smaller the channel, the less filaments (size and quantity) it will hold. For example, if you want a heavy-duty brush with very stiff, thick filaments, you would need a larger channel. As channel size goes up, we can fit more filaments in the channel as well as use thicker filaments. For a short trim brush, smaller channels may be more appropriate. Longer trim brushes usually require a heavier, thicker filament, which necessitates a larger metal channel. Oval vs. Flat Channels Most of the time, channels have a flat bottom. This is the default style for channel construction. However, customers sometimes request an oval-shaped channel bottom. We offer this option in the number 5, 6, and 7 channel sizes. Sometimes, an oval channel may be selected when the final use of the brush will be a cup shape, such as in a round or oval-shaped vacuum brush. For most u
