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    Low-Scratch Cup Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Crimped Bristles. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Low-Scratch Cup Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces, Crimped Bristle.
    Image of Product. Straight Bristles. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Low-Scratch Cup Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces, Straight Bristle.

    Crimped Bristles

    Straight Bristles

    Use these flexible-bristle brushes 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.
    Goat Hair Bristles—Goat hair bristles are good for sweeping away dust or applying lubricants and polishing compounds.
    Horsehair Bristles—Horsehair bristles are good for sweeping away dust or applying lubricants and polishing compounds.
    Shank
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Drills and Grinders for Bits and Burs
     
    Brass Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    5/8"1/8"1 1/2"0.005"1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    37,000Low Scratch4792A4100000
    1 3/4"1/4"1"0.006"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    10,500Low Scratch4868A7100000
    1 3/4"1/4"1"0.010"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    10,500Low Scratch4868A7200000
    1 3/4"1/4"1"0.014"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    10,500Low Scratch4868A7300000
    2"1/4"1"0.006"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    10,500Low Scratch4868A7400000
    2"1/4"1"0.010"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    10,500Low Scratch4868A7500000
    2"1/4"1"0.014"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    10,500Low Scratch4868A7600000
    2 3/4"1/4"1"0.006"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    8,000Low Scratch4868A7700000
    2 3/4"1/4"1"0.010"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    8,000Low Scratch4868A7800000
    2 3/4"1/4"1"0.014"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    8,000Low Scratch4868A7900000
     
    Goat Hair Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    1"1/8"1 1/2"1/2"StraightFlexible
    25,000Low Scratch4890A330000
     
    Horsehair Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    9/16"1/8"1 1/2"1/4"StraightFlexible
    37,000Low Scratch4890A120000
    1"1/8"1 1/2"1/2"StraightFlexible
    25,000Low Scratch4890A310000
     

    Cup Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Cup Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces.
    The broad face quickly cleans large, flat areas. Remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs with these flexible-bristle brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Shank
    Bristle
    Each
    Brush
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    1-11
    12-Up
    For Use With Drills and Grinders for Bits and Burs
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    5/8"1/8"1 1/2"0.005"1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    37,0004916A140000000000
    1 3/4"1/4"3/4"0.006"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    13,0004887A260000000000
    1 3/4"1/4"1"0.012"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    13,0004887A250000000000
    2"1/4"3/4"0.008"5/8"CrimpedFlexible
    10,5004887A210000000000
    2"1/4"3/4"0.010"5/8"CrimpedFlexible
    10,5004887A220000000000
    2 1/2"1/4"3/4"0.008"5/8"CrimpedFlexible
    4,5004887A230000000000
    2 1/2"1/4"3/4"0.010"5/8"CrimpedFlexible
    4,5004887A240000000000
     

    Cup Sanding Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Cup Sanding Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces.
    Abrasive grains are embedded in the entire length of the bristles so the sides act like flexible files. These brushes remove workpiece material as well as surface contamination in a single step.
    Nylon Bristles—The nylon bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece and are recommended for use around acids and alkalies.
    Shank
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    Each
    For Use With Drills and Grinders for Bits and Burs
     
    Nylon Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    2 3/4"1/4"7/8"1 1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    6,000Silicon Carbide120 Grit (For Smooth Finish)44445A72000000
     
    Nylon Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    9/16"1/8"1 1/2"3/8"CrimpedFlexible
    6,000Aluminum Oxide600 Grit44465A630000
    2"1/4"1 1/8"7/8"CrimpedFlexible
    5,000Silicon Carbide80 Grit (For Rough Finish), 180 Grit (For Smooth Finish)44445A4900000
    3"1/4"1 1/8"7/8"CrimpedFlexible
    5,000Silicon Carbide180 Grit (For Smooth Finish)44445A6600000
     

    Low-Scratch Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Crimped Bristles. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Low-Scratch Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces, For Use With Angle Grinders, Crimped Bristle.
    Image of Product. Twisted Bristles. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Low-Scratch Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces, For Use With Angle Grinders, Twisted Bristle.

    Crimped

    Bristles

    Twisted Bristles

    Use these flexible-bristle brushes 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.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Brass Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    2 3/4"5/8"-11
    0.014"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    12,500Low Scratch4870A64000000
    2 3/4"5/8"-11
    0.014"7/8"TwistedRigid
    12,500Low Scratch48955A7700000
    2 3/4"5/8"-11
    0.020"3/4"CrimpedFlexible
    12,500Low Scratch4870A6500000
    2 3/4"5/8"-11
    0.020"7/8"TwistedRigid
    12,500Low Scratch48955A8100000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.010"1 1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    9,000Low Scratch4870A6800000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.014"1 1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    9,000Low Scratch4870A7200000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    9,000Low Scratch4870A7300000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 1/4"TwistedRigid
    7,000Low Scratch48955A78000000
    6"5/8"-11
    0.014"1 5/8"CrimpedFlexible
    6,000Low Scratch4870A75000000
     

    Nonsparking Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Nonsparking Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    Use for tasks such as edge rounding and removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs. Also known as knot-wire brushes.
    Warning: Do not use in direct contact with acetylene.
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—Made of phosphor bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, the bristles on these brushes inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant.
    Nonsparking—They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    3"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 1/8"TwistedRigid
    12,500Aggressive Cleaning, Nonsparking6530A60000000
     

    Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    Rigid, partially twisted bristles handle tasks such as edge rounding and removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs. Also known as knot-wire brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole Thread
    Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    2 3/4"3/8"-24
    0.020"1"TwistedRigid
    14,000Aggressive Cleaning4771A39000000
    2 3/4"1/2"-13
    0.020"1"TwistedRigid
    14,000Aggressive Cleaning4771A2200000
    2 3/4"5/8"-11
    0.020"1"TwistedRigid
    14,000Aggressive Cleaning4771A2100000
    2 3/4"M10 × 1.25 mm0.020"1"TwistedRigid
    14,000Aggressive Cleaning4771A2300000
    3 1/2"3/8"-24
    0.023"7/8"TwistedRigid
    13,000Aggressive Cleaning4771A5300000
    3 1/2"5/8"-11
    0.023"7/8"TwistedRigid
    13,000Aggressive Cleaning4771A5100000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.014"1 1/4"TwistedRigid
    10,200Aggressive Cleaning4852A31000000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.023"1 1/4"TwistedRigid
    10,200Aggressive Cleaning4852A55000000
    6"5/8"-11
    0.014"1 3/8"TwistedRigid
    6,600Aggressive Cleaning4852A56000000
    6"5/8"-11
    0.023"1 3/8"TwistedRigid
    6,600Aggressive Cleaning4852A33000000
     

    Nonsparking Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Nonsparking Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    Use to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs.
    Warning: Do not use in direct contact with acetylene.
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—Made of phosphor bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, the bristles on these brushes inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant.
    Nonsparking—They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    3"5/8"-11
    0.014"1"CrimpedFlexible
    12,500Nonsparking6530A30000000
     

    Cup Sanding Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Cup Sanding Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    Abrasive grains are embedded in the entire length of the bristles so the sides act like flexible files. These brushes remove workpiece material as well as surface contamination in a single step.
    Nylon Bristles—The nylon bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece and are recommended for use around acids and alkalies.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    Each
    Nylon Bristles—For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    4"5/8"-11
    1 1/2"CrimpedFlexible
    6,000Silicon Carbide80 Grit (For Rough Finish), 120 Grit (For Smooth Finish), 320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)4782A29000000
    6"5/8"-11
    1 1/2"CrimpedFlexible
    6,000Silicon Carbide80 Grit (For Rough Finish), 120 Grit (For Smooth Finish), 320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)4782A19000000
     

    Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    Remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs with these flexible-bristle brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole Thread
    Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    3 1/2"5/8"-11
    0.010"1 1/8"CrimpedFlexible
    9,0004872A11000000
    3 1/2"5/8"-11
    0.014"7/8"CrimpedFlexible
    12,0004894A7100000
    3 1/2"M10 × 1.25 mm0.014"7/8"CrimpedFlexible
    12,0004894A7500000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.014"1 1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    9,0004872A1300000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 3/8"CrimpedFlexible
    10,2004872A1500000
    5"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 1/4"CrimpedFlexible
    9,0004872A17000000
    6"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 1/2"CrimpedFlexible
    7,0004872A1600000
     

    Cup Brushes for Angles and Corners

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Cup Brushes for Angles and Corners.
    Clean around edges, corners, and contours with these dish-shaped brushes. They have twisted bristles that handle tasks such as edge rounding and removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    4"3/8"-24
    0.020"3/4"TwistedRigid
    12,5004775A224000000
    4"1/2"-13
    0.020"3/4"TwistedRigid
    12,5004775A22500000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.014"3/4"TwistedRigid
    12,5004775A21600000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.020"3/4"TwistedRigid
    12,5004775A22600000
    4 1/2"5/8"-11
    0.014"1"TwistedRigid
    12,5004775A23600000
    4 1/2"5/8"-11
    0.020"1"TwistedRigid
    12,5004775A24600000
     

    High-Coverage Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. High-Coverage Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    Two rows of rigid bristles cover more surface area. These brushes have partially twisted bristles that handle tasks such as edge rounding and removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs. Also known as knot-wire brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    4"5/8"-11
    0.020"1 1/4"TwistedRigid
    9,000Aggressive Cleaning, High Coverage4852A450000000
    6"5/8"-11
    0.023"1 3/8"TwistedRigid
    6,600Aggressive Cleaning, High Coverage4852A46000000
     

    Long-Lasting Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Long-Lasting Aggressive-Cleaning Cup Brushes for Flat Surfaces.
    The rigid bristles are partially twisted in alternating directions, which prevents them from separating. Use these brushes for tasks such as edge rounding and removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs. Also known as knot-wire brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Performance
    Each
    For Use With Angle Grinders
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    2 3/4"5/8"-11
    0.020"7/8"TwistedRigid
    14,000Aggressive Cleaning, Long Lasting4453A21000000
    4"5/8"-11
    0.023"1 1/4"TwistedRigid
    9,000Aggressive Cleaning, Long Lasting4453A22000000
     
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