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Several
factors need to be considered to select the right brush for
an application. These factors include:
Application Type: shielding, closing gaps,
static dissipation, etc.
Environment: wet/dry, acid/alkaline/solvents, hot/cold,
direct sunlight
Operation Cycles: heavy or light duty
Physical Properties: soft or aggressive bristles
Special Materials: FDA-approved, etc.
When
these factors are properly considered, selecting the right
size brush with the best filament and channel material for
your application is ensured. Sealeze Sales Representatives
have extensive industrial experience and can help you make
the right choice.
The
following are descriptions of some of the materials and their
basic properties as they pertain to strip brush. Familiarization
of this material will help you in choosing the right brush
for your application and aid in discussing your needs with
a Sealeze Sales Representative.
Filament
Materials:
SYNTHETIC
Nylon: One of the best
general-purpose filament materials, nylon
is a good choice for contact with oils (petroleum
and vegetable), alcohols, strong and dilute
acids and dilute alkaline. Durable, resistant
to common chemicals, excellent bend recovery
and abrasion resistance, nylon is available
in three grades: Nylon 6.0, 6.6 and 6.12.
Nylon 6.12 absorbs less water and is more
resistant to bio-growth activity. Crimped
and level filaments are available.
Polypropylene: “Polypro”
is good for wet or dry applications and
is unaffected by most oils, acids, solvents,
alcohols, and chemicals. Polypropylene
has excellent stiffness when wet, fair
abrasion resistance and fair bend recovery.
Because it has very low water absorption,
it is resistant to bio-growth. Crimped
and level filaments are available.
Polyester:
Characteristics are similar to nylon.
However, it has very low water absorption,
maintains excellent stiffness in water,
and is resistant to bio-growth.
Many synthetic brush filament materials
suffer from rapid oxidation with prolonged
exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight).
This can cause nylon, polypropylene and
polyester brushes to lose flexibility and
tensile strength and become ineffective.
To protect against the damaging effect of
UV light, carbon black is added to the polymer
filament. Carbon black, chemically inert
to almost all environmental factors, absorbs
the UV light before it damages the chemical
bonds of the polymer filament material.
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METALS
Mild Steel: High carbon
steel wire with excellent fatigue resistance.
Stainless Steel-Type 304 and 304L: Highly
resistant to corrosion and high temperatures.
Stainless Steel-Type 316 and 316L: Superior
corrosion resistance and in FDA-related
applications.
Brass: Softer wire as compared
to steel or stainless steel, this non-ferrous
wire is effective in static dissipation
applications
Phosphorous Bronze: Harder
than brass with non-corrosive properties. |
NATURAL
Tampico: A medium-soft
texture, resistant to heat and chemicals,
and highly water absorbent. Most often used
in light scrubbing and washing applications
and wiping wood products.
Horsehair: Depending on
bristle length, is relatively soft to
moderately stiff and is used dry for polishing
or scratch-free cleaning. Often used for
applying adhesives or in anti-static applications.
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