What Are the Different Types of Brush Wire?

When it comes to brush wire there are various different types available. A few common brush wire products are scratch brush wire, power brush wire, crimped wire, straight & cut lengths, retaining wires, stranded wire, and winding wire. In today’s blog we will be looking at scratch, power, and crimped wire. Continue reading to learn about the differences between each of these products!

Scratch Brush Wire:

Scratch brush wire is drawn from hard wire. The product is commonly used in hand brushes for industrial applications. The sizes of this wire range from .001”- 0.016” and can be manufactured from most metals or alloys. Our scratch brush wire is available in both cut lengths or hanks.

Power Brush Wire:

This product can survive surface conditioning due to its excellent fatigue life. The wire is often used in the manufacturing industry, and it is excellent for the removal of sharp edges and burrs, greatly increasing safety. Numerous materials and sizes are available to meet any surface conditioning needs. Here at Loos and Company, we offer cut lengths, hanks, spools, or multi stranded on spools.

Crimped Wire:

Crimping wire increase column strength and improves brush performance. The brush wire is suitable for the toughest jobs. At Loos, our crimped wire is available in nearly any metals or alloys. Similar to the power brush wire, crimped wire is available in cut lengths, hanks, spools, or multi stranded on spools.

Now that you have an understanding of three different brush wire products available, you can confidently choose the one most suited to your application! If you would like to learn more about Loos and Company’s brush wire options check out our product page here. Alternatively, if you have any questions our team is here to help! Reach out to us by email at sales@loosco.com or by phone at (860) 928-7981.