Product Overview
Our steel wire spiral tube brush is manufactured from steel wire (black) and engineered for industrial pipe cleaning, with key advantages including single spiral (2-wire) structure provides high-impact scraping action for rapid oxide scale removal, high-tensile wire construction ensures aggressive internal cleaning and high deburring efficiency and rigid twisted wire stem resists bending under high torque.
Also known as custom steel wire spiral tube brush, twisted wire pipe brush or shank-type stainless steel wire cylinder brush. The twisted wire stem locks every filament firmly in place, and interchangeable shank ends – straight, hex or brass connector – let the brush chuck directly into hand drills, machining centers and pneumatic grinding tools.
Specifications and Custom Sizes
Steel Wire Tube Brush Specifications
Customizable according to customer requirements
Reference Drawing:
Standard Series:
| Dia A | Working l. B | Shaft D. C | Total l. D | Part No. | Wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 40 | 2.4 | 110 | GG150210 | Ø0.15 Stainless |
| 12 | 40 | 2.4 | 130 | GG150212 | Ø0.15 Stainless |
| 14 | 60 | 4.2 | 130 | GG150214 | Ø0.15 Stainless |
| 16 | 60 | 4.2 | 130 | GG150216 | Ø0.15 Stainless |
| 18 | 60 | 4.2 | 130 | GG200218 | Ø0.2 Stainless |
| 20 | 80 | 4.2 | 160 | GG200220 | Ø0.2 Stainless |
| 25 | 80 | 5.9 | 160 | GG300220 | Ø0.3 Stainless |
Material Composition
This brush is built from 2 material groups – the high-carbon steel wire or 302/316 stainless and heavy-duty twisted steel wire stem:
- Filament Material: High-carbon steel wire or 302/316 stainless steel wire (optional)
- Handle/Stem Material: Heavy-duty twisted steel wire stem, with straight, hex and brass-connector shank options for direct chucking
Features and Applications
Wire Tube Brush
- Single spiral (2-wire) structure provides high-impact scraping action for rapid oxide scale removal
- High-tensile wire construction ensures aggressive internal cleaning and high deburring efficiency
- Rigid twisted wire stem resists bending under high torque – suitable for power-driven applications
- Spiral geometry allows efficient debris clearance (swarf, rust flakes) during operation, preventing clogging
- Wear resistance & corrosion resistance with stainless steel wire option
- Long service life even in heavy-duty industrial environments
- Twisted-wire lock, no wire shedding – the center wire stem is twisted to clamp the filaments tightly, so bristles stay in place under high-speed rotation for a stable service life
- Multiple shank options – straight shank, hex shank or brass connector to fit hand drills, machining centers and pneumatic grinders
- Resilient wire action – the wire filaments flex to follow bores of different diameters, suiting through-holes, shallow holes and threaded holes; stainless wire withstands cutting fluid and humid working conditions
Tube Brush for Industrial Pipe Cleaning
- Pipeline maintenance: Removing heavy rust, scale, and carbon buildup in oil, gas, and water distribution lines
- Shipbuilding & repair: Cleaning internal sea chests, pipes, and structural tubes exposed to marine environments
- Weld preparation: Stripping slag and oxidation from interior of pipe joints before and after welding
- Heavy equipment rehabilitation: Restoring internal surfaces of cylinders and sleeves in construction and mining machinery
- Machining cleanup: Removing heavy burrs and drilled or tapped chip residue from castings and carbon steel workpieces
- Pressure vessel and fitting preparation: Pre-cleaning and surface roughening of pressure vessels and pipe fittings before fabrication
- Metal tube inner wall treatment for industrial systems
- Solve metal part burr problems inside large-diameter castings, drilled holes and tapped threads
Why Choose Our Single Spiral Steel Tube Brushes?
When standard cleaning tools fail to remove hardened deposits, thick oxidation, or welded slag from pipe interiors, our heavy-duty single spiral steel tube brushes deliver the aggressive action required. The single-spiral design focuses wire stiffness for powerful scraping, while the rigid stem maintains integrity under high torque.
These brushes are ideal for metal rust & oxide scale removal in demanding environments such as oil refineries, shipyards, and mining operations. By choosing the right wire material – high-carbon steel for maximum cutting power on iron and steel, or 302/316 stainless steel for corrosion-free cleaning on aluminum and stainless piping – you can meet precision tolerance requirements while reducing manual grinding cost .
In practice the same brush is specified as long wire tube brush, small wire tube brush or steel wire tube brush depending on the application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When should I choose a Single Spiral brush over a Double Spiral one?
A: Single Spiral (2-wire) brushes are ideal for general cleaning and applications where the brush needs to be more flexible to navigate slight bends or for manual use. Double Spiral (4-wire) brushes are much stiffer and are preferred for high-torque, automated machine use where aggressive deburring is the main goal.
Q2: Can these brushes be used to remove welding slag?
A: Absolutely. The high-carbon steel wire is specifically designed to chip away and remove hardened welding slag and spatter from the interior of steel pipes and fabricated tubes.
Q3: How do I prevent the brush from rusting after use?
A: If using carbon steel brushes, ensure they are kept dry after use. For stainless steel applications, our Stainless Steel (INOX) brushes are naturally corrosion-resistant and won't leave carbon residue that could cause "after-rust" on your workpiece.
Q4: What is the recommended way to drive these brushes?
A: These brushes feature a standard twisted wire end that can be held in a drill chuck or collet. They are compatible with hand drills, air tools, and flexible shafts. Always ensure the RPM is set to a moderate level for steel wire brushes to prevent wire fatigue.
Q5: Are custom lengths and diameters available for long pipes?
A: Yes. We can manufacture these brushes with extended stems or custom diameters to suit specific industrial requirements. We also offer threaded ends (like NPT or metric) for attachment to extension rods. [Contact us] for your custom sizing needs.
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Customization Available
We offer custom diameters, wire materials, and stem lengths to match your specific pipe cleaning requirements. Contact us for technical recommendations.
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