FECIN: How to Choose the Right Industrial Brush?

In the world of manufacturing and industrial maintenance, selecting the right tools is crucial to ensure the quality, efficiency, and durability of the work performed. FECIN brushes stand out for their versatility and ability to adapt to a wide range of materials and finishing needs.

In this post, we will explore how to select the right industrial brush for each task, considering factors such as the type of material, the machine used, and the desired finish.

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Materials, tools, and finishes

The choice of brush largely depends on the type of material to be brushed:

Carbon steel. Known for its high resistance and hardness. Therefore, it is recommended to use brushes with wires of the same material.

Stainless steel. Offers corrosion resistance and great durability. To maintain these properties, it is advisable to use brushes with wires of the same material.

Aluminium. It is lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion. In these cases, it is better to use a brush with stainless steel wire.

Wood. Although there are many types of wood depending on the tree of origin, whether softer or harder, its resistance will be determined by the structure of its grain. Although there is no single criterion, the use of steel wires or abrasive nylon is recommended.

Depending on the type of machine we have to use for the activity, we must take into account features such as the maximum allowed diameter, that the rotation speed is the same as the peripheral, or the characteristics of the shaft.

Regarding the finish that we will achieve in our work, it will be determined not only by the type of wire and nylon mentioned above but also by the following aspects:

Wire shape. For working on irregular surfaces, and thus offering a more regular and fine finish, crimped wires are suitable thanks to their greater flexibility; for a rougher finish, twisted wires provide more duration and removal capacity; for a medium-type finish, crimped cables formed by several wires form a flexible, compact, and aggressive unit.

Pins’ protrusion. A long one results in a flexible brush, which provides a uniform effect, even on irregular surfaces. A shorter one results in greater removal capacity.

Wire thickness. The wire’s diameter affects the type of finish obtained. The thicker the wire, the coarser the brushing and the greater the removal. A thin wire offers a smooth finish.

Criteria influencing brush selection

In addition to all the above, there are a series of common problems for which a recommended solution that works well already exists:

Problem	Recommended solutions
Brushing is too aggressive	Choose a brush with finer wire Choose a brush with more pin protrusion Work at a lower speed
Brushing is not aggressive enough	Choose a brush with thicker wire Choose a brush with less pin protrusion Work at a higher speed
The brush does not remove burrs but flattens and polishes them	Choose a brush with thicker wire Choose a brush with less pin protrusion Work at a higher speed
The finish needs to be finer	Choose a brush with finer wire Choose a brush with more pin protrusion Choose an abrasive nylon brush
Brushing is not uniform	Reduce brushing pressure Automate operations to avoid human variability

What more can I know about FECIN’s industrial brushes?

If you want to learn more about brushes of all kinds from this brand, in addition to industrial ones, you should know that we have incorporated FECIN’s PDF catalogue on our website.

If you want to request material from this manufacturer, then you can take advantage of our B2B portal where FECIN’s digital catalogue is also available.

For any questions or inquiries, you can find us on our contact form, email, or phone number.