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    Choose the right bristle material and diameter based on your application, workpiece surface material, and desired finish.

    Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Style J. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style J.

    Style J

    Use to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs from delicate surfaces. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Upright Handle—Brushes with an upright handle are also known as chip brushes.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Style
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
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    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Straight Handle
     
    Brass Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    A0.006"9/16"9/16"1 1/2"6"Wood70305T530000000000
     
    Upright Handle
     
    Brass Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    J0.006"1/2"7/8"1/2"4 3/4"Wood63285T1300000000
     

    Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Style G. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style G.

    Style G

    The thick bristles are good for tasks such as removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs.
    Upright Handle—Brushes with an upright handle are also known as chip brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Style
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Straight Handle
     
    Steel Bristles—For Steel and Plastic
    A0.006"5/8"5/8"1 1/2"6"Wood70305T550000000000
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    A0.006"1/2"9/16"1 1/2"6"Wood70305T5400000000
     
    Upright Handle
     
    Steel Bristles—For Steel and Plastic
    G0.006"1/2"7/8"1/2"4 3/4"Wood63285T1500000000
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    G0.006"1/2"7/8"1/2"4 3/4"Wood63285T1400000000
     

    Reciprocating Saw Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Reciprocating Saw Brushes.
    Turn your reciprocating saw into a high-powered scrubber. These brushes clean and prepare surfaces quicker than hand brushes, and with none of the effort. All have a 1/2'' universal shank that fits most reciprocating saws.
    Plastic Bristles—Brushes with plastic bristles won’t scratch surfaces.
    Steel Bristles—Brushes with steel bristles can remove tougher material, such as paint and rust, than brushes with plastic bristles.
    Brush
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    Lg.
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    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    For Use On
    Each
    Plastic Bristles
    4 1/2"1"0.02"3/4"StraightFlexible
    Inconel Nickel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Carpet, Ceramic, Wood8965N1200000
     
    Steel Bristles
    4 1/2"1"0.01"3/4"StraightRigid
    Steel, Iron, Masonry, Wood8965N110000
     

    Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style C.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style F.
    Image of Product. Style G. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style G.
    Image of Product. Style H. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Hand Brushes, Style H.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Sweep and clean surfaces with these hand brushes.
    Soft Bristle—Soft-bristle hand brushes are ideal for fine sweeping.
    Medium Bristle—Medium-bristle hand brushes are for light cleaning.
    Plastic Handle—Hand brushes with a plastic handle are good for use with harsh cleaning agents.
    Hand-Laced Bristles—Hand brushes with hand-laced bristles are good for wet use. The bristles won’t fall out when the handle gets wet and expands.
    Brush
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    Handle
    Each
    Style
    Bristle Material
    Wd.
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    Lg.
    Firmness
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    Color
    Features
    1-11
    12-Up
    APolypropylene, Horsehair1 3/4"8"2 1/2"SoftBlack13 1/4"StraightPlasticBeige7159T14000000000000
    AHorsehair1 3/4"9"3"SoftBlack14 3/8"StraightPlasticBlack7159T130000000000
    BPolypropylene, Horsehair1/2"9"2"SoftBlack24"CurvedPlasticBeige7208T200000000
    BHorsehair3/8"8"2"SoftBrown15 1/2"StraightWood7348T14000000000
    BNylon
    1/2"8"1 3/4"StiffBlack36"StraightWood7208T10000000000
    CHorsehair1/2"1 1/2"9/16"SoftBlack6"StraightWood70305T5200000000
    DHorsehair1 7/8"6 5/8"3/4"SoftWhite7 1/8"BlockWood44155A840000000000
    DHorsehair2"3 5/8"3/4"SoftBlack4 1/4"BlockWood44155A660000000000
    DHorsehair2"5 5/8"1"SoftBlack6"BlockWood44155A670000000000
    DHog Hair1 7/8"6 5/8"3/4"MediumBrown7 1/8"BlockWood44155A880000000000
    DHog Hair2"3 5/8"3/4"MediumBlack4 1/4"BlockWood44155A680000000000
    EHorsehair1/4"4"5/16"SoftWhite7 3/4"CurvedWood7187T4600000000
    EHorsehair1/4"4"7/16"SoftWhite7 3/4"CurvedWood7187T4500000000
    EHorsehair1/2"5 3/4"1"SoftWhite13 3/4"CurvedWood7187T420000000000
    EHorsehair3/4"5 3/8"1"SoftWhite13 3/4"CurvedWood7187T430000000000
    EHorsehair7/8"2 1/8"3/4"SoftWhite8 1/4"CurvedWood7187T220000000000
    EHog Hair1/4"4"7/16"MediumBrown7 3/4"CurvedWood7187T4400000000
    EHog Hair3/4"5 3/8"1 1/8"MediumBrown13 3/4"CurvedWood7187T410000000000
    FHorsehair1 1/4"2 1/8"5/8"SoftWhite8"StraightWood7451T3300000000
    FHog Hair1 1/4"2 1/8"5/8"MediumBrown8"StraightWood7451T2800000000
    GHorsehair1/8"1 1/8"7/16"SoftWhite6 7/16"CurvedAluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A540000000000
    GHorsehair1/8"1 3/8"7/16"SoftWhite7 3/4"CurvedWoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A360000000000
    GHorsehair1/4"1 1/4"7/16"SoftWhite6 7/16"CurvedAluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A560000000000
    GHorsehair1/4"1 3/8"7/16"SoftWhite7 3/4"CurvedWood71885T7100000000
    GHorsehair1/4"1 3/8"7/16"SoftWhite7 3/4"CurvedWoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A460000000000
    GHorsehair1/4"1 1/2"7/16"SoftWhite7 3/4"CurvedWoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A5600000000
    GHorsehair1/4"1 3/4"1/2"SoftBrown7"StraightWood7235T200000000
    GHorsehair3/8"1 1/4"7/16"SoftWhite6 7/16"CurvedAluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A580000000000
    GHorsehair1/2"4 3/4"3/4"SoftWhite10 3/16"CurvedWood71885T770000000000
    GHog Hair1/8"1 1/8"7/16"MediumBrown6 7/16"CurvedAluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A610000000000
    GHog Hair1/8"1 3/8"7/16"MediumBrown7 3/4"CurvedWoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A370000000000
    GHog Hair1/4"1 1/4"7/16"MediumBrown6 7/16"CurvedAluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A630000000000
    GHog Hair1/4"1 3/8"7/16"MediumBrown7 3/4"CurvedWood71885T7200000000
    GHog Hair1/4"1 3/8"7/16"MediumBrown7 3/4"CurvedWoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A470000000000
    GHog Hair1/4"1 1/2"7/16"MediumBrown7 3/4"CurvedWoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A5700000000
    GHog Hair3/8"1 1/4"7/16"MediumBrown6 7/16"CurvedAluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A650000000000
    GHog Hair7/8"2 1/8"3/4"MediumBrown8 3/8"CurvedWood71885T740000000000
    HHorsehair1/4"1 3/8"1"SoftBrown7 3/16"CurvedPlasticBlack71885T7600000000

    Chip-Brush Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style C.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style E.

    Style E

    Commonly used to sweep away debris created during milling, drilling, and cutting, these hand brushes can also be used for light cleaning.
    Style D—Style D hand brushes are best for light cleaning in tight spaces and on very small parts.
    Style E—Style E hand brushes are best for light cleaning in tight spaces and on very small parts. They can be used for circuit board cleaning. As its bristles wear, turn the handle to expose more bristle.
    Natural Fiber Bristles—Hand brushes with natural fiber bristles resist solvents and heat.
    Soft Bristle—Soft-bristle hand brushes are ideal for fine sweeping.
    Brush
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    Each
    Style
    Bristle
    Material
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    Dia.
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    Firmness
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    ANatural Fiber4"1 1/2"6"StiffBlack9 1/2"UprightWood7148T3000000000000
    BHorsehair7/8"3/8"1/2"SoftBlack5 1/4"UprightWood63285T1200000000
    CHorsehair7/8"3/8"1/2"SoftBlack5 7/16"UprightWood71885T7900000000
    CHorsehair1 3/4"3/8"1/2"SoftWhite6 1/8"UprightWood71885T860000000000
    CHog Hair7/8"3/8"1/2"MediumBrown5 7/16"UprightWood71885T7800000000
    CHog Hair1 3/4"11/32"1/2"MediumBrown6 1/8"UprightWood71885T840000000000
    DGoat Hair1/8"1/16"1/8"SoftBlack3 5/8"UprightStainless Steel
    33335K50000000000
    DGoat Hair1/2"1/4"3/8"SoftBlack5 1/8"UprightStainless Steel
    7248T290000000000
    DHorsehair3/16"1/16"1/8"SoftWhite3 5/8"UprightStainless Steel
    7248T190000000000
    DHorsehair1/2"1/4"3/8"SoftWhite5 1/8"UprightStainless Steel
    7248T220000000000
    DHog Hair3/16"1/16"1/8"MediumBrown3 5/8"UprightStainless Steel
    7248T240000000000
    DHog Hair5/16"3/16"3/8"MediumBrown5 1/8"UprightStainless Steel
    7248T260000000000
    EFiberglass1/4"1 1/4"StiffWhite4 1/2"UprightPlastic3430K4200000000
    Replacement Bristles

    Chemical-Resistant Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Hand Brushes, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Hand Brushes, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Bristles are made from chemical-resistant materials.
    Nylon Bristles—Hand brushes with nylon bristles are temperature resistant.
    Soft Bristle—Soft-bristle hand brushes are ideal for fine sweeping.
    Medium Bristle—Medium-bristle hand brushes are for light cleaning. The natural-fiber bristles resist solvents and heat.
    Stiff Bristle—Stiff-bristle hand brushes are durable.
    Brush
    Bristle
    Handle
    Style
    Bristle
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Firmness
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    Color
    Each
    APolypropylene
    1 3/4"8"2 1/2"SoftGray13 1/4"StraightPlasticBlack7351T14000000
    APolypropylene
    1 3/4"8"2 1/2"StiffBlack13 1/4"StraightPlasticBlack7158T140000
    ANatural Fiber1 3/4"8"2 1/2"MediumBlack13 1/4"StraightPlasticBlack7160T1200000
    BNylon
    1/2"1 1/2"9/16"StiffBlack6"StraightWood70305T510000

    Choose-a-Color Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Choose-a-Color Hand Brushes.
    Reduce the possibility of cross contamination by designating colors to certain areas of your facility. Bristles are chemical-resistant plastic. They are fused to the handle to seal out dirt and bacteria.
    Brush
    Bristle
    Handle
    Bristle
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Firmness
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Polypropylene
    1 5/8"7 3/4"2 1/4"StiffBlue14"CurvedPlasticBlue7260T13000000
    Polypropylene
    1 5/8"7 3/4"2 1/4"StiffRed14"CurvedPlasticRed7260T1100000
    Polypropylene
    1 5/8"7 3/4"2 1/4"StiffWhite14"CurvedPlasticWhite7260T1200000

    Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Hand Brushes, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Hand Brushes, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Made with metal and chemical additives, the bristles and handles on these hand brushes won’t get past metal detectors or X-ray machines in your food facility. This detectability helps you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs. If hand brushes do come in contact with food, they’re FDA compliant.
    Stainless steel staples and a resin secure the bristles in these hand brushes, so they won't fall into your line. To prevent bacteria from growing, the resin seals out water and polyester bristles won't absorb water. From top to bottom, these hand brushes resist chemicals, so you can use them with harsh cleaners.
    Medium Bristle—Medium-bristle hand brushes are for light cleaning.
    Brush
    Bristle
    Handle
    Style
    Bristle Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Firmness
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    Color
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    APolyester Plastic2 11/16"4"1 9/16"MediumGray11 3/16"CurvedPlasticBlueFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    6932N102000000
    BPolyester Plastic2"5 1/2"1 3/4"MediumGray17 11/16"CurvedPlasticBlueFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    6932N10300000

    Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style C.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Chemical-Resistant Chip-Brush Hand Brushes, Style F.

    Style E

    Style F

    Chemical-resistant plastic bristles are flexible and narrow, making them a good choice for a variety of spills in small spaces. Commonly used to sweep away debris created during milling, drilling, and cutting, these hand brushes can also be used for light cleaning.
    Style D—As bristles on Style D hand brushes wear, turn the handle to expose more bristle.
    Style E—Style E bristles are clamped into the end of the hand brush so they won’t fall out.
    Style F—Style F bristles are clamped into the end of the hand brush so they won’t fall out.
    Brush
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    Each
    Style
    Bristle
    Material
    Wd.
    Thick.
    Dia.
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    Firmness
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    APolypropylene
    3"3/8"2 1/8"MediumBlue6 1/2"UprightPlastic7380T110000000000
    BNylon
    7/8"3/8"1/2"StiffBlack5 1/4"UprightWood63285T1100000000
    CNylon
    1"3/8"1 3/4"StiffBlack6 3/4"UprightPlastic7035T300000000
    CNylon
    1 1/2"3/8"1 3/4"StiffBlack7"UprightPlastic7035T400000000
    CNylon
    2"3/8"1 3/4"StiffBlack7 1/4"UprightPlastic7035T500000000
    DNylon
    1/4"1 1/4"StiffWhite4 1/2"UprightPlastic3430K4400000000
    ENylon
    1/8"1/16"3/16"StiffWhite5 3/4"UprightPlastic33335K10000000000
    FNylon
    1/8"1/16"3/16"StiffWhite5 1/2"CurvedPlastic33335K30000000000
    Replacement Bristles

    Whisk Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Whisk Hand Brushes.
    Natural corn fiber bristles are stiff and economical.
    Brush
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    Bristle
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    Lg.
    Firmness
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    Lg.
    Each
    Corn Fiber7"1"10 1/2"StiffYellow12"7148T100000

    Static-Control Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. With Curved Handle. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Static-Control Hand Brushes, Curved Handle.
    Image of Product. With Curved Handle and Grounding Cord. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Static-Control Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, 3-ft. Lg. Grounding Cord.

    With Curved Handle

    With Curved Handle and Grounding

    Cord

    Image of Product. With Upright Handle. Front orientation. Hand Brushes. Static-Control Hand Brushes, Upright Handle.

    With Upright

    Handle

    With a blend of soft natural hair and conductive synthetic fibers, these hand brushes dissipate static without scratching surfaces. Use them for sweeping dust and lint from lenses, circuit boards, and other sensitive electronics. They are also known as ESD (electrostatic discharge) hand brushes.
    3-ft. Lg. Grounding Cord—Often used in high-static environments, hand brushes with grounding cord safely transfer the static charge from your object into the ground.
    Brush
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    Handle
    Bristle Material
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    Lg.
    Firmness
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    Overall
    Lg.
    Style
    Material
    Color
    Features
    Each
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/4"3/4"7/8"SoftGray3/4"UprightPlasticBlack3328N11000000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"SoftGray1 1/4"UprightPlasticBlack3328N1200000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/4"2 1/2"1 1/4"SoftGray2 1/2"UprightPlasticBlack3328N1300000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/4"4"1 1/4"SoftGray4"UprightPlasticBlack3328N1400000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/4"5 1/2"1 1/4"SoftGray9 3/4"CurvedPlasticBlack3328N1500000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/4"5 1/2"1 1/4"SoftGray9 3/4"CurvedPlasticBlack3-ft. Lg. Grounding Cord3328N1700000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/2"11"1 1/4"SoftGray16 3/4"CurvedPlasticBlack3328N16000000
    Acrylic Fiber, Goat Hair1/2"11"1 1/4"SoftGray16 3/4"CurvedPlasticBlack3-ft. Lg. Grounding Cord3328N18000000
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