In food processing, clean equipment isn’t just a preference—it’s a necessity. That’s where FLEX-HONE® tools come in. These tools are designed to fine-tune surfaces in a way that helps machines run more smoothly and stay sanitary, all while extending the life of critical components. Thanks to their flexible abrasive design, they’re easy to work with and incredibly effective across a range of applications.
Food Processing
YOUR FINISHING PROCESS JUST GOT EASIER. DISCOVER HOW OUR TOOLS HELP FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTY
OVERVIEW
The food processing industry is a massive global sector valued at over $2 trillion, covering everything from meat and dairy processing to beverage production and snack manufacturing. This industry is heavily regulated to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with hygiene standards. Maintaining processing equipment is a critical aspect of operations, as contamination, wear, and inefficient machinery can lead to costly downtime and regulatory violations.
Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders play a critical role in the food processing maintenance industry by powering and controlling a wide range of automated equipment essential for safe, efficient, and hygienic operations. Proper maintenance and repair of these components are essential to keep facilities operating a peak performance. BRM’s FLEX-HONE® tool and industrial brushes play an important part in routine maintenance of food processing equipment helping ensure longevity, operational efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards.
Can be used in Virtually any rotating spindle
FLEX-HONE® Tools in Food Processing: Keeping Equipment Cleaner, Longer
Common Surface Finishing Applications in the Food Processing Industry
Stainless Steel Tubing: The tools help smooth interior surfaces, making it harder for residue or bacteria to cling—especially important in systems that carry liquids or pastes.
Mixers and Agitators: They’re used to remove burrs and polish welds, which helps prevent food from getting trapped in crevices.
Conveyor Components: These tools are great for cleaning and smoothing moving parts that are prone to wear or buildup, helping to reduce friction and prevent contamination.
FLEX-HONE® Benefits
Improve Surface Finish
Creating a smooth, polished finish on metal components to minimize bacterial buildup
Deburr and Edge Blend
Eliminating sharp edges and burrs in stainless steel piping and equipment
Enhance Cleaning Efficiency
Reducing surface roughness to make cleaning and sanitization more effective
Extend Equipment Life
Reducing wear and tear on high-contact components like pumps, valves, and processing drums
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
Brush Research BCKFIN600, 10-Piece Finishing FLEX-HONE® Kit, 600 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Abrasive Type: 600 Grit Silicon Carbide
Kit Includes: 10 Hones
NAMPOWER 8-Piece Thread Deburring Brush Kit, Inch Sizes, 120 Grit, Ceramic
Fill Material: Abrasive Impregnated
Abrasive Type: 120 Grit Ceramic
Kit Includes: 8 Brushes
81-ADKIT Miniature Diamond Abrasive Nylon Deburring Brush Kit-Inch Sizes (12/Pack)
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Kit Includes: 12 Brushes
BRM ADBK80 NAMPOWER, 3 Piece Disc Brush Kit, 1-80mm Dot, 1-80mm Turbine, 80 Grit With Holder
Brush Diameter(mm): 80
Fill Material: 80 Grit Combination-Ceramic/Silicon Carbide Abrasive Nylon
Type: Dot/Turbine Kit
Trim Length: 18.0
BRM BNH16AY120AO 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Aluminum Oxide, .250" Shank Dia., .500" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 1.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.5
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 BNH16AY180AO 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 180 Grit Aluminum Oxide, .250" Shank Dia., .500" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 1.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.5
BRM BNH16AY180SC 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 180 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 BNH16AY320AO 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 320 Grit Aluminum Oxide, .250" Shank Dia., .500" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 1.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.5
BRM BNH16AY320SC 1.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 320 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
case studies
Learn how BRM tools are being used to improve processes, cut costs and save time!
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.
download pdfThe 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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FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING
download pdfFLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING
Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburred 48 cross holes in 12 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-POLISHING HARDENED STEEL
download pdfFLEX-HONE®-POLISHING HARDENED STEEL
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
download pdfFLEX-HONE®-COATING REMOVAL
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
download pdfFLEX-HONE®-RUST AND CORROSION REMOVAL
Learn how the FLEX-HONE quickly and easily removed corrosion and rust with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING
download pdfFLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING
Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburrs coarse threads in 6 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM
download pdfNAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM
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
download pdfNAMPOWER END BRUSH - INCONEL
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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