SYNTHETICS
+ACRYLIC CONDUCTIVE FILAMENT: A fine [.0015 Ø] acrylic filament chemically bonded with copper sulfide. Electrical resistance of 101 ohms/cm.
+ CARBON FIBER: A very fine[ .0003Ø ] fiber of 94% pure carbon. Fiber has a tensile strength of 525 Ksi, a tensile modulus of 33 Msi, and an electrical resistivity of .00055 Ohms-in.
NYLON-TYPE 6: Provides a good durable nylon with good recovery, temperature stability and abrasion resistance at a low cost.
NYLON TYPE 6.6: Top quality, medium-priced with higher stiffness, recovery, and abrasion resistance than type 6. It has the highest heat distortion temperature of the three nylons at 300º F.
+ NYLON-CONDUCTIVE: A type 6.6 nylon with an electrically conductive coating suffused onto the surface for anti-static applications. Available in three diameters .010, .016, and .020. Commonly mixed with the same size 6.6 nylon in small percentages to reduce the cost, yet maintain the anti-static properties of the brush. Average electrical resistance: 7.8 x 103 Ohms/cm
NYLON - TYPE 6.12: Superior type nylon used in applications calling for low water absorption. It has excellent recovery, and abrasion resistance. This is the highest-grade nylon. Because they resist rot and mildew and discourage bacterial growth, nylon bristles are widely used in food service brushes.
POLYESTER: A polymer that replaces horsehair. Its features of toughness and high temperature resistance resembles those of Nylon, but Polyester is noted for its ability to recover without whip or slapping action - it will not mat. Polyester has excellent resistance to all acids, alkalis, alcohols, gasoline, benzene and most cleaning solvents. It is a medium-priced filament that resists mildew, bacteria and fungus growth.
PEEK: A durable thermoplastic that offers good chemical resistance and and is ideal for high heat and corrosive environments. Peek provides excellent flexural and tensile strength up to 480º F and is a great alternative to Teflon.
POLYETHYLENE: a soft durable material suitable for applications where abrasion is to be avoided. These flexible bristles are very efficient for thorough washing and polishing of delicate fruits and vegetables. Polyethylene is ideal for soft wiping instead of a brushing action.
POLYPROPYLENE: A versatile low cost filament used for a wide variety of applications. Polypropylene will not absorb moisture or odors and sheds dirt easily. It has excellent wet stiffness, abrasive tip cleaning action, non-brittle, and is inert to most solvents, oil, acids, and chemicals. It is, in fact, one of the most chemically resistant synthetic filament materials.
POLYSTYRENE: This material has replaced natural bristles for use where chemical resistance is needed. Its stiff aggressive properties make it ideal for utility brushes, coffee urn brushes, deck scrub brushes, floor and garage brushes. Polystyrene bristles wear longer, perform better, and yet carry a comparable price tag to natural bristles.
PVC: An economical material with a reasonable flex life, low friction resistance and no loss of stiffness in water.
TEFLON: A Polymer that is inert to most chemicals, resistent to strong mineral and oxidizing acids, along with alcohols, ketones, ethers, amines, esters, chlorinated compounds and common cleaning solvents. Teflon has excellent property resilience up to 500º F.
TYNEX A: A long wearing abrasive nylon filament impregnated with silicone carbide particles. We stock several filament diameters and silicone carbide particle sizes.
WIRE
ALUMINUM: Soft and non-corrosive. Bends easily and takes a set. Recommended for special applications only.
BRASS: 360 alloy. The softest metal fiber available. Straight or crimped. Non-sparking for protection in flammable conditions. Used for light to medium cleaning and luster finishing.
CARBON STEEL: Available both tempered and untempered, in a variety of sizes, straight or crimped. This is the most widely used metal fill material. It has excellent cutting ability and fatigue resistance for long brush life at a low cost. It is used for general-purpose cleaning, rust removal, deburring, edge blending, and roughing for adhesion.
NICKEL SILVER: This alloy nominally contains 65% copper and 18% nickel. The alloy's electrical conductivity is about 6% that of copper. Very resistant to most chemicals this alloy is used in staple wires as well as fill material.
PHOSPHOR BRONZE: C51000, phosphor bronze B, is non-sparking and about 1/5 as conductive as copper. Stronger than brass [F73 Rockwell] and lasts longer. Resists corrosion and fatigue due to flexing.
STAINLESS STEEL: Type 302 stainless for wet and no rust applications in a variety of sizes, straight or crimped. Highly corrosion and heat resistant. Unlike carbon steel, stainless steel does not leave after-rust deposits when used on stainless steel, aluminum, and other high-strength alloys. However, once used on carbon steel it cannot be used on stainless steel or rusting can occur. Used in corrosive environments for general purpose cleaning, rust removal, deburring, edge blending, and roughing for adhesion.
Note: The austenitic 302 steel used in our brushes is cold worked [drawn] to achieve the desired tensile strength. This results in the steel becoming somewhat magnetic. This magnetism is normal and is not an indication that the wire is not stainless.
