POWER BRUSH FIELD SELECTION GUIDE

The basics you need to know to help select the right power brush for your
Welding & Fabrication needs. Get your job done faster, safer, and better. CUP BRUSHES
Best for large
P PERFORMANCE LINE / INDUSTRIAL GRADE surface areas
Engineered to maximize performance in the most
demanding surface conditioning applications. END BRUSHES
Offers the lowest cost-of-use and most consistent Best for recessed
performance in heavy production environments. areas & corners

V VALUE LINE / PROFESSIONAL GRADE

Manufactured using the same exacting
standards as other Weiler power brushes,
but engineered to provide cost-effective
use in less demanding environments.
CONFLEX BRUSHES
Best for cleaning ID’s,
threads, and recessed areas
BEVEL BRUSHES
WIRE WHEELS
Best for fillet welds
Best for weld beads and
& corners
targeted cleaning
APPLICATIONS

LEAST AGGRESSIVE MOST AGGRESSIVE

Cleaning / Deburring Surface Prep Rust / Oxide Removal Coating Removal Weld Cleaning

Encapsulated Wheels

Stringer Bead Wheels

Bevel Brushes

Cable Twist Wire Wheels

Standard Twist Wire Wheels

Crimped Wire Wheels

Knot Cup Brushes

Crimped Cup Brushes

Knot End Brushes

Crimped End Brushes

Conflex Brushes

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TOOL Choose your
power wire
product by RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER STRAIGHT GRINDER DIE GRINDER HAND DRILL BENCH GRINDER DRILL PRESS
tool. Wire Wheels Wire Wheels Wire Wheels End Brushes Wire Wheels End Brushes
Cup Brushes Bevel Brushes End Brushes Conflex Brushes Conflex Brushes
Bevel Brushes Conflex Brushes

To maximize brush life and reduce costs, always use the finest wire that will get
WIRE SIZE

FILL MATERIAL
the job done without excessive applied pressure or engagement with the brush.

Coarse Medium to Coarse Medium Fine Very Fine

Steel Wire Stainless Steel Wire Non-Ferrous Wire
.035 .023 .020 .014 .0118 .0104 .0095 .008 .006 .005
Carbon steel wire is Recommended when (Brass, Bronze & Aluminum)
LESS Flexible MORE the most durable power brushing corrosion-resistant These materials will not
brush fill material for or non-ferrous metals such generate a spark in use,
MORE Aggressive LESS metalworking and heavy- as stainless or aluminum but lack the durability and
duty cleaning applications. or when the brush is being aggression of carbon steel
LESS Resistant to Fatigue & Breakage MORE used in a wet environment. and stainless steel wire.

Crimped Wire Brushes Long Trim

CRIMPED VS. KNOT

TRIM LENGTH
• Greater flexibility for light/medium duty applications • Greater flexibility for irregular surfaces
• Less aggressive than a knot wire brush • Shorter life
• Use for a broad range of applications
• Highly conformable for irregular surfaces

Knot Wire Brushes Short Trim

• Less flexible and more aggressive than crimped wire brush • Stiff & aggressive
• Use on parts requiring high-impact action • Longer life

Standard Twist Hurricane Twist Cable Twist Stringer Bead Twist

KNOT TYPES

Flared at the head, providing a larger Provides smoother operation but sacrifices Provides very aggressive brushing action. Thinner, tighter knots make it ideal for high-impact
footprint and some flexibility for use on aggressive cleaning action. Sharp wire tips make this knot aggressive action. Used for tight areas, corners, and root pass
irregular surfaces. Sharp wire tips make this right from the start. weld cleaning. Sharp wire tips make this knot
knot aggressive right from the start. aggressive right from the start.

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