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Pneumatic cylinders are fluid power devices that use a compressed gas such as air to move a piston in a reciprocating, linear motion. If the walls of a pneumatic cylinder are too smooth, there’s higher friction between the O-rings and bore surfaces. If the walls of a pneumatic cylinder are too rough, burrs and other surface irregularities can shear softer seal materials. 

To protect the integrity of pneumatic cylinders, manufacturers and maintenance technicians need to ensure that bores have a proper surface finish. The Flex-Hone® tool from Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) removes burrs and improves surface condition at the same time. Suitable for any type or size cylinder, these flexible honing tools also support cylinder sealing and lubrication. 

End brushes are industrial brushing tools for tight, recessed, and hard-to-reach areas. Applications include cleaning molds and welds, polishing dies and internal cavities, and removing carbon deposits from piston heads, engine cylinders, and valve seats. End brushes are also used for deburring and spot facing, and for removing rust, paint, slag, and scale.

End mills are cutting tools used in industrial milling applications. They feature cutting edges called flutes that require sharp cutting edges and high rake angles.  End mills with two or four flutes are common, but some tools have as many as eight flutes to reduce chip loading. Often, end mills are made of harder materials like carbide or cobalt, and are coated to promote tool life at increased cutting speeds.

For end mill manufacturers, tool geometry and surface finish are critical. Otherwise, these cutting tools can fail prematurely or impart lines and ridges to the workpiece. Micro-burrs that form along the edge of the tool can create stress points, too. For flute polishing, edge radiusing, and surface improvement, NamPower diamond abrasive wheels from Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) are a smart choice.

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organizations that serve the oil and gas industry use BRM Flex-Hone® tools to clean and surface finish the bores of pumps, valves, and engine cylinders. Made in the USA by Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), these flexible cylinder hones impart a clean, smooth surface finish that helps to promote performance and extend service life.

If the inner diameter (ID) of a cylinder bore isn’t cleaned or finished properly, problems such as reduced performance or fewer operating hours between overhauls may result. That’s why for gas and oilfield applications with medium-diameter bores, wood core Flex-Hone® tools are a smart choice. For pumps, valves, and engine cylinders with bigger bores, large-diameter flexible honing tools get the job done right.

HOUSTEX lasts three days, hosts hundreds of leading manufacturers, and attracts thousands of industry professionals who affect purchasing decisions. For advanced technologies and innovative solutions, the Southwest’s premiere manufacturing event is where you can do more than read a brochure. For must-see surface finishing and deburring tools, visit BRM in Booth #2826.

For parts deburring, surface finishing, and edge radiusing, NamPower wheel brushes get great results. Brush Research Manufacturing's  NamPower wheels have molded cores for higher filament densities. This balanced construction puts more cutting tips at the point of attack for better brush performance, less filament breakage, and more even brush wear.

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), makers of the Flex-Hone® tool, is now offering special tube brush kits for internal cleaning, rust removal, and surface preparation. Each kit contains six ring-handled tube brushes in a range of sizes with a carbiner for easy storage and handling. Tube brushes are available in stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, nylon, or natural bristle for use with various base materials.

There are three lettered categories of BRM tube brush kits. Kit A is a collection of small brushes for holes with diameters that range from 1/8” to 7/16”. Kit B contains medium-sized brushes for 1/2” to 1” holes. Kit C includes larger brushes for hole diameters from 1-1/8” to 1-3/4”. For complete product specifications and ordering information, download this BRM brochure.  

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), inventors of Flex-Hone® technology, is now offering a special 10-piece kit that’s ideal for automotive applications such as brake calipers, lifter bores, and U-joint yokes. Because flexible honing provides a superior surface finish with an oil-holding cross-hatched pattern, BRM ball hones are a great choice for bearing and bushing applications, too.

Trusted by professional mechanics and hobbyists alike, Flex-Hone® tools feature abrasive globules that provide a soft, cutting action. BRM supplies flexible hones for cylinders of any size or type, but users now have a way to get a range of silicon carbide (SC) tools in one convenient kit. BRM’s special 10-piece kit also includes Flex-Hone® oil, how-to videos and instructions for use, and a premium BRM baseball cap.

If you’re lucky enough to be at SHOT Show this week, there’s a good chance you’ll win big on the tradeshow floor. Each year, members of the shooting, hunting, and firearms industry learn valuable lessons from commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement, and tactical products. By turning their newfound knowledge into profits, SHOT Show participants reap the rewards all year long.

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), a full-line manufacturer of metalworking tools, has the surface finishing solutions that guns owners, firearms manufacturers, and knife makers need. From January 17 to 20, 2017, BRM will be in Booth #1617 at the Sands Expo Center. But even if you’re not in Las Vegas this week, you can still see Flex-Hone® and NamPower technologies for yourself.

Wire wheel brushes are metalworking tools for blending, cleaning, deburring, edge blending, and surface finishing. You’ll find these industrial brushes in plenty of machine shops, but some metalworkers are using them in a way that can shorten brush tool life.

For example, some users believe that power brushes work best when there’s a “scrubbing action” with plenty of pressure and friction. What happens, however, is that wire brushes used in this way wear sooner. Plus, the metal filaments can break and literally fly across the shop. 

For wire wheel brushes that last longer, follow these tips from Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM).