What Is a Condenser Tube Brush?
A condenser tube brush is a brush manufactured by twisting brush bristle material between two or more core wires.
They are also called torsion brushes, or tube brushes, depending on the region or manufacturer. There are two types of brushes, one for mechanical use and the other for manual use. They are mainly used for cleaning and janitorial work.
There are different types of brush bristle materials made from nylon and other chemical fibers. There are also types made from animal fibers such as horse and pig, as well as metal wires such as stainless steel. They are also available in a wide range of outer diameters, from 0.4φ to over 100φ.
It is possible to select brushes for different applications according to material and size.
Uses of Condenser Tube Brushes
Condenser brushes are mainly used for cleaning and polishing areas that are difficult to reach with ordinary brushes, such as machinery, piping, pipe inner diameters, and bolt holes.
Other than that, they have various uses, including scraping, polishing, painting, removing, cleaning, and glazing.
In addition, the use environment varies depending on the size and material characteristics (heat resistance, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, oil resistance, corrosion resistance, and flame resistance). They are used in various fields, including automobiles, industrial machinery, rolling stock, chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, construction sites, and engine manufacturing.
How to Select Condenser Tube Brushes
Different brush bristle materials have different applications.
- Chemical Fiber
Nylon, a commonly used chemical fiber, is weak against strong acids and strong against alkalis. It also has excellent abrasion resistance and is durable against oil, gasoline, and detergents, making it useful in many fields for polishing and cleaning.
Abrasive (grit) nylon is used for deburring and finishing gears and metal parts due to its abrasive properties in addition to the properties of regular nylon. - Animal Fibers
Animal fibers such as horsehair, pig hair, and white wool are softer than synthetic fibers, are soft to the touch, and generate less static electricity. For this reason, they have mainly been used for glazing-plated products, spinning machines, woodworking products, and plastic products. - Metal Wire
Metal wires such as stainless steel have excellent acid resistance, alkali resistance, and heat resistance. Therefore, they are used in polishing in acidic and alkaline solutions and in high-temperature conditions.
Find condenser tube brushes made of the right material for your application by taking advantage of the characteristics of each material: chemical fiber, animal fiber, and metal wire.