Jaz Wire Brushes

What Are Wire Brushes?

Wire brushes are abrasive tools with bristle configurations comprising rigid materials like stainless steel, brass and carbon steel. Their wire filaments are stiff, small in diameter and closely spaced together to deliver more aggressive brushing. Wire brushes are designed for surface treatment applications in industrial and residential fields.

At National Abrasives, Inc., we carry a comprehensive variety of wire brushes by Jaz USA, Inc., a leading provider of high-quality wire brushes for surface treatment and industrial applications across North America. You can find all of the following Jaz wire brushes in our inventory:

• Twist knot end brushes: Our twist knot end brushes are designed for heavy-duty surface treatment applications like polishing, deburring and material removal in hard-to-reach areas.
• Twist knot wire cup brushes: You can use a twist knot wire cup brush to quickly clean large surface areas and remove tough materials like paint, rust and scale.
• Twist knot wire wheel: These wire brushes deliver heavy-duty brushing performance for cleaning, deburring, flash removal and rough surface preparation applications on irregular surfaces.
• Crimped wire wheels: Jaz crimped wire wheels are ideal for straight-line cleaning in surface finishing, polishing, cleaning, deburring and paint removal applications.
• Crimped wire cup brushes: Crimped wire cup brushes comprise dense, crimped wire filaments, making them useful for polishing, descaling and surface preparation.
• Stringer bead knot wire wheels: These brush wires are tightly twisted to the end of the knot for optimal brush resistance. Stringer bead knots are ideal for accessing inaccessible spaces and performing high-impact weld cleaning.

Why Buy Jaz Wire Brushes?

Jaz USA wire brushes deliver many significant benefits to users due to their advanced capabilities and innovative features.

Application Versatility

Wire brushes can work with workpieces comprising various surface materials, from metal to wood to plastic. Because these brushes are suitable for handling so many materials, they’re widely used across dozens of applications, such as:

• Deburring.
• Cleaning.
• Finishing.
• Wire stripping.
• Hole lapping.
• Edge breaking.
• Weld preparation.
• Contaminant removal, such as paint, rust, slag, dirt and scale.

Performance

Jaz USA wire brushes deliver excellent performance for even the most robust applications. While these brushes are aggressive enough to complete high-impact jobs, they’re gentle enough that they don’t remove their workpieces’ base materials. These abrasives also comprise high-quality filaments held firmly in place to further enhance brushing performance.

Because wire brushes come in many styles and configurations suited for different tasks, you can choose the one that promotes the best performance for your project.

Durability

Wire brushes consist of durable, high-quality materials, such as stainless steel, carbon steel and brass, that enhance brush life while delivering the desired brushing results. These robust brushes can handle everything from light- to heavy-duty jobs, with wire types ranging from very fine to coarse. Jaz wire brushes withstand the labors of even the most demanding operating conditions.

Maximize Your Wire Brush’s Potential

You can get the most from your Jaz wire brushes by employing the proper techniques during use. Some primary things to keep in mind while using your abrasive brush include:

1.  Use the highest safe speed: It’s a good rule of thumb to choose the highest safe speed that requires the least amount of pressure to ensure faster, more effective brushing and an extended life span.
2. Apply the right pressure: Appling too much pressure to your tool can cause your brush wires to break, creating safety hazards while halting the process. Be conscious about how much force you’re exerting on your brush.
3. Orient the tool properly: Hold your tool so that only the wire tips make contact with the work surface to maximize efficiency.
4. Reverse direction periodically: Periodically switching the direction of your wire brush will facilitate the self-sharpening process, resulting in better cutting performance and increased life span.
5. Keep brushes clean: Stainless steel brushes may generate after-rust on workpieces as a result of contamination. Simply degrease your brushes before using them during operation to prevent these effects.
6. Store your brushes: Store your stainless steel brushes in a clean, dry place away from carbon steel products. You can also put them in their original packaging or wrap them in plastic to preserve them for longer.

How to Choose the Right Jaz Wire Brush

Selecting the right Jaz USA wire brush for your application is easy when you know exactly what to look for. Consider the following factors before choosing the wire brush that’s best suited to your needs.

1. Wire Type

All wire types are different, which is why you should choose one optimized for your intended surface materials:

• Carbon steel: You can use carbon steel brushes to treat iron, wood and carbon steel.
• Stainless steel: These brushes can work with copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel and wood.
• Brass: Brass wires can brush practically any material, from wood to metal to plastic.

2. Wire Diameter

Your Jaz brush’s wire diameter should be appropriate for the type of project you’re planning to tackle. Medium to coarse wires are best suited for heavy-duty applications, while very fine to fine wire is designed for light-duty jobs.

3. Filament Configuration

There are four primary types of filament configurations — crimped, knotted, twisted and straight. The one you choose depends on your application needs.

Twisted and knotted wires cover wide surface areas and generate high impact, making them useful for heavy-duty applications. Straight wire is not as aggressive as twisted or knotted wires and cannot cover the same surface area. Crimped wire is the most flexible configuration, making it excellent for light-duty applications like cleaning.

4. Trim Length

A wire brush’s trim length is how much usable filament it has. Higher-speed operations require short, rigid trim, while long trim is better for irregular surface applications requiring enhanced flexibility.

Buy Jaz Wire Brushes Online at National Abrasives, Inc. Today

You can find Jaz USA wire brushes that serve your industrial application needs at National Abrasives, Inc. As a family-owned and -operated business, we’re committed to supplying reliable abrasive solutions our customers can trust while delivering exceptional customer service.

Contact us to learn more about our wire brush products today!