Spring Brush

Flexible spring brushes for tube and pipe cleaning, internal surface finishing and deburring. Custom diameters, wire types and lengths. Made to your specifications.

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What Are Spring Brushes?

A spring brush, also known as a coil brush or spiral brush, is constructed by winding brush filament between a continuous metal wire stem, forming a flexible spiral shape. This unique construction allows the brush to bend and conform to irregular passages, making it the go-to choice for cleaning internal bores, tubes, pipes, and hard-to-reach cavities in industrial equipment.

Applications of Spring Brushes

Spring brushes are widely used in the automotive industry for engine cylinder bore cleaning, in oil and gas for pipeline internal maintenance, in heat exchanger manufacturing for tube interior finishing, and in hydraulic cylinder production for honing and deburring. They also serve in food and beverage processing for cleaning transfer pipes, in pharmaceutical equipment for sanitary tube cleaning, and in general manufacturing for removing rust and scale from internal threads.

Why Choose Our Spring Brushes?

Factory-direct manufacturing gives you precise control over every specification: stem diameter, overall brush length, filament type and trim length, coil pitch, and end fitting style. We stock a comprehensive range of filament materials and can produce spring brushes from 2mm to 300mm in diameter. Our automated coiling machinery ensures consistent coil pitch and filament density batch after batch. With no middleman markup, our prices are 20–40% below comparable OEM suppliers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What stem wire materials do you use for spring brushes?
We use galvanized steel, stainless steel (304, 316), and brass for stem wires. Stainless steel is recommended for corrosion-resistant applications, while galvanized steel offers the best balance of strength and cost for general industrial use.
Can you make single-spiral or double-spiral spring brushes?
Yes, we manufacture both configurations. Single-spiral brushes offer a coarser, more aggressive cleaning action, while double-spiral designs provide higher filament density for finer finishing and longer brush life.
What end fittings are available?
Common end fittings include loops, threaded studs, shanks, and quick-connect adapters. We can also custom-machine end fittings to match your specific tool holder or drive system.
What is the minimum pipe diameter a spring brush can clean?
Our smallest spring brushes start at 2mm outer diameter, suitable for cleaning pipes and tubes as narrow as 3mm internal diameter. We can also produce micro-brushes for even smaller bores on request.

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