Industrial wire and abrasive brushes, along with FLEX-HONE® tools, are essential for addressing surface preparation, cleaning, and finishing challenges in the oil and gas industry.
Pipeline/Oil & Gas
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Overview
The oil, gas, and pipeline industry is a massive global player, moving hundreds of billions of dollars each year. It covers everything from pulling raw materials out of the ground to refining and transporting them to where they’re needed. With complex systems like drilling rigs, refineries, and miles of pipeline involved, the infrastructure behind it all is huge.
Working in such tough environments—high heat, extreme pressure, and exposure to corrosive materials—means equipment needs to be maintained with precision. That’s where surface finishing tools come in. Industrial brushes and FLEX-HONE® tools are essential for keeping metal components in top shape. Whether it’s cleaning up pipelines or fine-tuning drilling gear, these tools help reduce wear, improve performance, and keep operations running smoothly and safely.
Common Surface Finishing Applications in Oil & Gas
Widely Used In
Pipeline Deburring & Cleaning
- Removes weld slag, rust, scale, and corrosion from pipelines before welding or coating.
- Ensures a clean bonding surface for coatings and protective linings.
Drilling Equipment & Downhole Tools
- Used for decontaminating drill pipes, casings, and tubing to remove built-up debris and residues.
- Prevents obstructions in oilfield tools, improving operational performance.
Valve & Pump Maintenance
- Removes burrs and deposits inside valve bodies, pump chambers, and manifolds.
- Enhances flow efficiency and extends component life.
Hydraulic Cylinders & Pneumatic Systems
- FLEX-HONE® tools ensure precision honing of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for optimal sealing performance.
- Reduces internal wear by refining surface roughness inside tubes.
Heat Exchangers & Refinery Equipment
- Brushes and FLEX-HONE® tools assist in descaling and cleaning tube interiors to maintain heat transfer efficiency.
- Prevents blockages and corrosion buildup in refinery components.
Benefits of Industrial Brushes and FLEX-HONE® Tools
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
BRM GBD100012 FLEX-HONE®, 10.000" (254mm) Bore, 34" OAL, 120 Grit, Silicon Carbide (SC)
Bore Diameter: 10.000" (254mm)
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 120
Abrasive Length: 8"
Overall Length: 34"
BRM GBD180012 FLEX-HONE®, 18.000" (457mm) Bore, 34" OAL, 120 Grit, Silicon Carbide (SC)
Bore Diameter: 18.000" (457mm)
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 120
Abrasive Length: 12"
Overall Length: 34"
BRM GBDX240012 FLEX-HONE®, 24" (610mm) Bore, 28" OAL, 120 Grit, Silicon Carbide (SC)
Bore Diameter: 24.000" (610mm)
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 120
Abrasive Length: 12"
Overall Length: 28"
Replacement Section: B
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BRM CY3120SCF Abrasive Nylon Copper Center Wheel, 3" Dia., 120SC, .625" Arbor Hole, 1.000" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.625
Trim Length(in): 0.936
BRM CY312180AOF Abrasive Nylon Copper Center Wheel, 3.5" Dia., 180AO, .625" Arbor Hole, 1.187" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 3.5
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Copper Center Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 0.625
Trim Length(in): 1.185
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BRM BNH26AY120SC 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
BRM BNH26AY120SC 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 120 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 2.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.75
BRM BNH26AY180SC 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 180 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
BRM BNH26AY180SC 2.750" Small Dia. Cup Brush, 180 Grit Silicon Carbide, .250" Shank Dia., .750" Trim
Brush Diameter(in) 2.75
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
Type: Small Diameter Cup
Trim Length(in): 0.75
BRM BNS10AY120SC Abrasive End Brush, 1" brush diameter, 2.50" OAL, 120 Grit, Silicon Carbide (SC)
Brush Diameter(in) 1
Fill Material: Abrasive Nylon
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 B462, 6" Diameter Knotted Wheel Brush, .016 Carbon Steel, 1" Arbor Hole With Keyway
Brush Diameter(in) 6
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Medium Face - Standard Twist Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 1" with 2 Keyways
Trim Length(in): 1.437
BRM BSTCM10220, 4" Dia. Stinger Bead Wheel,.020 CS, 5/8-11" Arbor Hole, .875" Trim, .187" Face Width
BRM BSTCM10220, 4" Dia. Stinger Bead Wheel,.020 CS, 5/8-11" Arbor Hole, .875" Trim, .187" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Stringer Bead - Cable Twist Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): 5/8-11
Trim Length(in): 875
BRM BTC320, 3" Knotted Wire Wheel, .020 CS, 1/2-3/8" Arbor Hole, .500" Trim, .437" Face Width
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Medium Face - Standard Twist Wheel
Arbor Hole(in): .500 & .375
Trim Length(in): 500
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BRM BUDX414 Wire Cup Brush 4" diameter, 1" Trim Length, 5/8-11 Arbor Hole, .014 Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
BRM BUDX414 Wire Cup Brush 4" diameter, 1" Trim Length, 5/8-11 Arbor Hole, .014 Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Brush Diameter(in) 4
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Knotted Wire Double Row
BRM BUS314 Wire Cup Brush 3" diameter, .875" Trim Length, 5/8-11 Arbor Hole, .014 Hi-Temp CS
Brush Diameter(in) 3
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Knotted Wire Single Row
BRM BNH1214 Knotted End Brush. 1.125" Dia., .014CS, .875" Trim Length, .250" Shank Diameter
Brush Diameter(in) 1.125
Fill Material: Hi-Temp Carbon Steel
Type: Knotted End
Trim Length(in): 0.875
Overall Length(in): 2.62
case studies
Learn how BRM tools are being used to improve processes, cut costs and save time!
FLEX-HONE® In The Oil & Gas Industry
Learn how the FLEX-HONE® plays a critical role in the Oil & Gas Industry with improve sealing surfaces on valves, pumps, piping, diesel engines, motors, natural gas compressors and other large bore equipment.
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FLEX-HONE® Versatility In Repairing Cylinder In the Field
Learn how the FLEX-HONE® saved its customer $30,000 in damaged valve housings after unexpected damage was caused prior to production.
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Abrasive brushes are constructed with nylon filament "impregnated" with raw grain abrasive. Each grain has unique finishing properties. BRM offers a variety of abrasive and grit selections to customize the finish for any application.
Abrasive brushes are constructed with nylon filament "impregnated" with raw grain abrasive. Each grain has unique finishing properties. BRM offers a variety of abrasive and grit selections to customize the finish for any application.
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
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Learn how these ceramic abrasive filament brushes maximize value per part by deburrs threads in 5 seconds!
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