CONSTRUCTION
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OVERVIEW
The construction industry is massive—worth over $10 trillion a year—and covers everything from residential homes to commercial buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects. With so much at stake, making sure materials are properly prepped and finished isn’t just about looks; it’s key to making sure they last, perform well, and stay safe over time.
Surface finishing is especially important because it helps protect against common issues like rust, corrosion, and general wear. Tools like industrial wire brushes, abrasive brushes, and FLEX-HONE® tools are widely used in the field because they offer reliable, cost-effective ways to remove rust, smooth out rough edges, and prep surfaces before final assembly or coating. Using the right tools makes a noticeable difference—helping crews reduce the risk of early material failure and keep projects running efficiently for the long haul.
Common Construction Surface Finishing Applications
- Metal Fabrication & Structural Components
Beams, rebar, and steel supports require rust removal and deburring.
- Concrete Surface Preparation
Cleaning, smoothing, and texturing of surfaces before coatings.
- Pipe and Tube Cleaning
Removal of scale, corrosion, and buildup inside and outside pipes.
- Welding & Joint Preparation
Smoothing welded joints and removing slag for better integrity.
- Machinery & Equipment Maintenance
Cleaning and refinishing construction tools, machinery, and vehicles.
Industrial Brush Benefits
Featured Products
Brush Research BCKDBR12, 10-Piece Deburring FLEX-HONE® Kit, 120 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 120 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
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Brush Research BCKDBR120AO, 10-Piece Deburring FLEX-HONE® Kit, 120 Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Abrasive Type: 120 Grit Aluminum Oxide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
Brush Research BCKFIN24, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 240 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 240 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
Brush Research BCKFIN240AO, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 240 Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Abrasive Type: 240 Grit Aluminum Oxide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
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Brush Research BCKFIN600, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 600 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 600 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
Brush Research BCKFIN600AO, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 600 Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Abrasive Type: 600 Grit Aluminum Oxide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
BRM BTS420, 4" Knotted Wire Wheel, .020 CS, 1/2-3/8" Arbor Hole, .812" Trim, .500" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Medium Face - Standard Twist Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): .500 & .375
Trim Length(in): 812
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BRM BTC4S14, 4" Knotted Wire Wheel, .014 SS, 1/2-3/8" Arbor Hole, .812" Trim, .375" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: 302 Stainless Steel
Type: Stringer Bead - Cable Twist Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): .500 & .375
Trim Length(in): 812
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BRM C310C 3" Dia. Copper Center Wheel, .0104 CS, 1/2" Arbor Hole, 1.062" Trim, .625" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.5
Trim Length(in): 1.062
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BRM C11206B 1-1/2" Dia. Copper Center Wheel, .006 CS, 3/8 Arbor Hole, .375" Trim, .250" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 1.5
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.375
Trim Length(in): 375
BRM CN13416B 1-3/4" Dia. Copper Center Wheel, .016 Nylon, 3/8" Arbor Hole,.500" Trim,.250" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 1.75
Fill Material: 6-12 Nylon
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.375
Trim Length(in): 500
BRM BNH1610 Small Diameter Cup Brush, 1.750" Dia., .010CS, .750" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 1.75
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.75
Overall Length(in): 2.5
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BRM BNH16AY120SC 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .500" Trim
BRM BNH16AY120SC 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .500" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 1.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.5
BRM BNH26AY80AO 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 80 Grit Aluminum Oxide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 2.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.75
BRM BUC314 Wire Cup Brush 3" diameter, 1" Trim Length, 5/8-11 Arbor Hole, .014 Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Crimped Wire (Light Duty Use)
BRM BUSC320 Wire Cup Brush 2" diameter, 1" Trim Length, 5/8-11 Arbor Hole, .020 Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
BRM BUSC320 Wire Cup Brush 2" diameter, 1" Trim Length, 5/8-11 Arbor Hole, .020 Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Brush Diameter(in) 2.75
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Knotted Wire Cable Twist
BRM BNS1014 Solid End Brush, 1" Dia., .014CS, .875" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 1
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Solid End
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.5
BRM BNS10AY120AO Abrasive End Brush, 1" brush diameter, 2.50" OAL, 120 Grit, Aluminum Oxide (AO)
Brush Diameter(in) 1
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Solid End
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.5
BRM BNS406 Solid End Brush, .500" Dia., .006CS, .875" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 0.5
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Solid End
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.5
BRM BNS10T10 Solid Banded End Brush, 1" Dia., .010CS, .875" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 1
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Solid End - Banded
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.5
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FLEX-HONE® Resource Guide
The FLEX-HONE® Resource Guide teaches you how to select the right tool for your application. Have you ever had questions about tool diameter, grit selection, abrasive type or recommended RPMs? We go over all of this and more.
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The Use of Industrial Brushes
An updated booklet for the use of Industrial brushes for Deburring, Edge Blending, Radiusing Carbon, Weld, Oxide or Scale Removal, Cleaning, Surface Finishing, Polishing or Roughening. With some outside comments on standard deburring practices... Right or Wrong. 12 pages.
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NAMPOWER Wheels Improve Complex Part Deburring
Learn how BRM’s NAMPOWER high performance abrasive nylon wheels are used to improve deburring processes on extremely hard, complex parts.
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FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburred 48 cross holes in 12 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-POLISHING HARDENED STEEL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE took a set of carbide rings from a 40Ra to 4 in less than 20 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-COATING REMOVAL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE removed paint and coating from a cylinder with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-RUST AND CORROSION REMOVAL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE quickly and easily removed corrosion and rust with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburrs coarse threads in 6 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM
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Learn how the NAMPOWER Ceramic End Brushes automate finishing and deburring by finishing parts in 10 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - INCONEL
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Learn how the NAMPOWER Ceramic End Brushes automate finishing and deburring by finishing tough Inconel alloy parts in 20 seconds!
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ABRASIVE NYLON WHEELS-ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEBURRING
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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING
download pdfNAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING
Learn how these ceramic abrasive filament brushes maximize value per part by debars threads in 5 seconds!
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