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Whether you are addressing manufacturing or maintenance on gear components, BRM has a brushing solution for you. Industry-leading finishing solutions are available.

OVERVIEW

In the world of metalworking, gear manufacturing and maintenance are foundational to industries like automotive, aerospace, energy, and heavy equipment. As demand grows for more precise, high-performance gear systems, the global gear market continues to expand—worth billions and still climbing. Keeping these systems running smoothly depends heavily on the right finishing tools, and that’s where abrasive brushes come into play.

Abrasive brushes play a quiet but important role in gear manufacturing. They're used to remove burrs and sharp edges left by machining processes like hobbing, grinding, or shaping. They also help round off gear edges to prevent stress cracks and reduce early wear. By smoothing surfaces, they cut down on friction and improve gear contact, leading to quieter, more efficient performance. These brushes also come in handy for polishing and cleaning, especially during maintenance, removing rust and buildup that can affect operation. When used properly, abrasive brushes help extend gear life, improve reliability, and reduce downtime—benefits that matter across any industry where performance and precision can’t be compromised.

Can be used in Virtually any rotating spindle

Flexible Honing
Improved Surface Quality
Deburring
Achieving Superior Finishes

Precision Performance: How Abrasive Nylon Brushes Work

Abrasive nylon brushes work by combining flexible nylon filaments with abrasive grit, such as silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, diamond or ceramic embedded throughout the bristles. As the brush rotates or moves across a surface, the abrasive particles on the filament work like flexible files removing material through a gentle cutting action. This allows for controlled deburring, surface finishing, edge blending, and cleaning without damaging the base material, making them ideal for both metal and non-metal surfaces.

Benefits of Abrasive Nylon Brushes In the Gear Industry

      

Consistent, High-Quality Finish 

  • Achieves uniform results without over-processing.

      

Reduced Manual Labor & Costs

  • Automates finishing processes, cutting down on time and expenses.

      

Extended Tool Life

  • Minimizes tool wear by efficiently removing material with controlled action.

      

Precision & Accuracy

  • Ensures tight tolerances and smooth gear meshing.

      

Eco-Friendly & Safe

  • Generates less heat and dust compared to traditional grinding methods.

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NAMPOWER Resource Guide

The NAMPOWER Resource Guide teaches you how to select the right tool for your application. Have you ever had questions about tool selection, grit selection, trim length 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. 12pages.

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Application Sales Sheet

FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING

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FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING

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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FLEX-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

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FLEX-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

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FLEX-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

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FLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING

Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburrs coarse threads in 6 seconds!

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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM

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NAMPOWER 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

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NAMPOWER 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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ABRASIVE NYLON WHEELS-ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEBURRING

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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING

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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING

Learn how these ceramic abrasive filament brushes maximize value per part by deburrs threads in 5 seconds!

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For more than 65 years, BRM has been creating solutions to some of the toughest surface finishing challenges.  We look forward to working with you.

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