Spiral brushes are made by continuously winding metal channel strip brushes into a spiral or spring shape. The finished brush has a flexible, extendable structure and is therefore also known as a spring brush.
The bristles can face inward or outward. Inward-facing spiral brushes are commonly used for cleaning, wiping and processing wire, rods, tubes and other round products. Outward-facing spiral brushes can be mounted on a shaft to form a cylindrical roller brush for cleaning, conveying, wiping and surface treatment applications.
Climbing rope cleaning brush with inward-facing nylon bristles for 360° cleaning around climbing ropes. The flexible nylon bristles remove dirt and small particles from the rope surface, while the stainless steel spiral backing provides a durable, corrosion-resistant structure. Standard size is 90 mm long × 50 mm diameter, with custom sizes available.
Spiral brush formed from a metal channel strip brush into a continuous coil. Available with inverted or external bristles, custom pitch, winding direction, diameter and filament materials for different industrial applications.
BaJie Brush manufactures custom spiral brushes by continuously winding metal channel strip brushes into a spiral or spring shape. This construction allows the brush to be extended or compressed to suit different lengths and applications.
Spiral brushes are also commonly known as spring brushes. They can be manufactured with the bristles facing inward or outward, depending on the surface to be contacted and the intended application.
Types of Spiral Brushes
Inside Spiral Brushes
Inside spiral brushes have the bristles facing inward toward the center of the brush. The continuous spiral construction provides bristle contact around round products passing through the brush.
They are commonly used for cleaning, wiping and processing wire, rods, tubes, pipes and other cylindrical products.
Outside Spiral Brushes
Outside spiral brushes have the bristles facing outward. They can be stretched and mounted around a shaft or cylindrical core to create a continuous brush surface similar to a roller brush.
This design is suitable for cleaning, wiping, conveying, guiding and surface treatment applications.
Bristle and Metal Channel Materials
Spiral brushes can be manufactured with different bristle materials according to the application, including nylon, polypropylene, PBT, natural fibers and metal wire.
The metal channel can also be customized in different sizes and materials, including galvanized steel and stainless steel.
Custom Sizes and Specifications
Each spiral brush can be manufactured according to the required dimensions and working conditions. The inside diameter, outside diameter, brush length, pitch, bristle height, bristle density and channel size can all be customized.
Customers can provide a drawing, sample or application requirements, and we can manufacture the spiral brush according to the required specifications.
Applications of Spiral Brushes
Depending on whether the bristles face inward or outward, spiral brushes can be used for wire and rod processing, tube and pipe cleaning, wiping, guiding, conveying, surface cleaning and other industrial applications.
The flexible spring-like construction also makes it possible to adjust the brush length or mount the brush around different shafts and cylindrical components.
How to Choose a Spiral Brush
When selecting a spiral brush, the most important factors are the required inside or outside diameter, overall brush length, bristle direction, bristle material, bristle height and working environment.
For inside spiral brushes, please provide the diameter of the wire, rod, tube or other product passing through the brush. For outside spiral brushes, please provide the shaft or core diameter and the required finished outside diameter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a spiral brush?
A spiral brush is made by continuously winding a metal channel strip brush into a spiral or spring shape. It can be manufactured with the bristles facing inward or outward for different applications.
Is a spiral brush the same as a spring brush?
Yes. Spiral brushes are also commonly called spring brushes because their spiral construction allows them to be stretched or compressed to suit different lengths and installations.
What is an inside spiral brush used for?
Inside spiral brushes have bristles facing inward and are commonly used for cleaning, wiping, guiding and processing wire, rods, tubes, pipes and other cylindrical products.
What is an outside spiral brush used for?
Outside spiral brushes have bristles facing outward. They can be mounted around a shaft or cylindrical core and used as a continuous roller brush for cleaning, wiping, conveying and surface treatment.
Can spiral brushes be custom made?
Yes. We can customize the inside diameter, outside diameter, brush length, pitch, bristle material, bristle height, bristle density and metal channel according to your application.
Need a Custom Spiral Brush?
Send us your dimensions, drawing, sample or application requirements. We can manufacture spiral brushes to your specifications.