Strip brushes are a universal type of brush that is used for sealing, wiping, cleaning and other industrial uses. This type of brush has a flat and slim base with bristles or other elements positioned perpendicular to the surface, allowing cleaning of narrow areas and offering an even contact. Read this blog post to learn more about strip brushes: what they are, their components and materials, types and sizes, and applications that can benefit from strip brushes.

What Are Strip Brushes?

Strip brushes have a flat base strip which is made of plastic, wood or metal with bristles or other filaments mounted perpendicular to the lateral side of the strip. The flexible base enables it to hug surfaces and reach spots that would otherwise be hard to access. On the other hand, the bristle material that protrudes to a greater extent can differ considerably and offers the actual wiping, sealing, cleaning or other features.

Strip Brush Components and Materials

Most bases can be plastic, wooden or metal. Some of these are polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon and acetal which are flexible and resistant to corrosion. Wood bases offer affordable solutions for low- to medium-duty scrubbing. This is used mostly where temperatures and chemicals are likely to degrade the plastic material since the metal bases can withstand high temperatures and chemicals.

There are various types of strip brush and here is a general breakdown of sizes:

Strip brushes can vary according to the specific application, but lengths of 1 to 5 feet are common. Common types include:

• • • Wiping strip brushes used for wiping surfaces or floors

    • Sealing strip brushes for the purpose of filling gaps

    • Coarse cut brushes for deburring, rust/scale removal, cleaning, etc.

Strip Brushes are highly versatile and can be used in numerous industries and purposes. By having choices for entering slim clearances in addition to bristle hardness, wear, and chemical proof, strip brushes benefit numerous branches.

Depending on the base material and bristle material, strip brushes can be adjusted to the brush size and bristle density to achieve numerous uses across industrial applications.