

Synthetic filaments, such as nylon, polypropylene and polyester, each have different properties of stiffness, absorption and resistance to heat/cold and chemical agents and are available in a wide range of diameters. The filament materials all have different properties providing a brush with different characteristics. The best substrate would be dictated by where and how the brush is used.Īn array of filament materials are available for both staple set brush and strip brushes. Substrates for staple set brushes can be made from wood, steel, polymers or other materials. As channel size increases, physical strength is greater as is the ability to make brush with filament materials that are larger in diameter, longer and to put more filament material in the brush to make it denser. Strip brush channel materials can range in size from small (less than 0.095 inch wide) to large (more than 0.5 inch wide). With staple set-type brushes, the substrate and filament (or bristle) configuration produce different results.

Alternatively, we offer a flexible brush that has no metal components. In the case of strip brush, the core wire, metal backing or channel, and filament can all be changed to meet a particular need. Brushes can be designed and formed specially to solve a particular problem. The special properties of brush come from the almost infinite variety of materials that can make up the final product. Other examples include: shielding in paint booths and machine tools, guiding product on conveyor systems, closing gaps between moving surfaces, static dissipation, augers for moving delicate product, closing large gaps in commercial buildings (airplane hangar doors, for example) and much, much more. SEALEZE ® brushes can be manufactured to be pliable and highly effective at closing gaps between uneven surfaces- keeping out dust, dirt and other contaminants while allowing a full range of motion for moving parts.

In many applications, brush is simply the best solution.įor instance, when closing gaps between two moving surfaces, conventional solid seals often break down quickly from friction and abrasion and can exert excessive drag and wear on parts.

When you think of the uses for brush, cleaning is probably the first application that comes to mind whether scrubbing floors or brushing teeth.
