Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Contact Information

Please visit: Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Mailing Address:
4642 Floral Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90022-1288 US

Phone: 323-261-2193
Toll-Free: 888-251-3760
Fax: 323-268-6587

A Special Message from Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

An American Manufacturer of Industrial Brushes & The Flex-Hone® Tool- Leaders In Brush Technology

The Flex-Hone Tool- For Any Type Or Size Of Cylinder	- A flexible honing tool that creates a plateau finish, free from cut, torn, or folded metal. - Produces an ideal crosshatch finish for oil retention. - Provides 8 times more abrasive per tool. - Available in diameters of 4mm to 36 inches with a wide selection of abrasive types and grits to provide the optimum finish in a variety of base materials.

Miniature Brushes: Now Available in DIAMOND filament!	- Twisted-in-wire cleaning and deburring brushes - Available in sizes .024 to .500 diameters - Choose from Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Brass, Nylon, and Abrasive Nylon filaments. - Abrasive Nylon in Diamond is now available to cut harder materials.

Abrasive Nylon Brushes- Various Styles Available	Brush Research manufacturers a complete line of abrasive nylon brushes. These Nylon filaments work like independent flexible files conforming to part contours. Brush Research's abrasive nylon tools produce fast, repeatable results, saving time and money. Brushes are available in a variety of styles including wheel, cup, end, mandrel mounted and tube style. Typical applications include deburring and surface finishing of both internal and external surfaces.

Company Profile

Brush Research Manufacturing has a long history of solving difficult finishing problems with brushing technology. Since 1958, our tradition of research, innovation and manufacturing excellence has helped solve problems in the sophisticated environments of nuclear energy, aerospace, computer technology, metalworking and other general industrial applications. BRM has long been a leader in the art and science of abrasive surface finishing culminating in the patented Flex-Hone Tool. BRM was one of the first companies to advocate the critical need for finer surface finishes to optimize machine performance. Today BRM remains at the forefront of abrasive finishing technology. Our commitment to the advancement of surface finishing remains as strong as ever and we are constantly experimenting with new materials and applications. As a full line manufacturer of power brushes, twisted in wire brushes and the Flex-Hone Tool we stand ready to assist you in finding the best solution to your finishing needs.

Product Categories of Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Buffing & Polishing Machines
Burnishing, Honing & Lapping Tools
Deburring Equipment
Deburring Tools (Machine Tool Spindle-Mounted)
Drilling Heads/Attachments
Honing & Lapping Tools
Super (Micro) Finishing Machines

Trade Names of Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Flex-Hone
Flex-Hone Tool
Nampower

Product Announcements Provided By Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

NEW Miniature Diamond Deburring Brushes

NEW Miniature Diamond Deburring Brushes

Provided By Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Until now, deburring and providing an edge radius on small diameter holes was an expensive finishing problem and involved a great deal of hand work. Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc., has a complete line of miniature deburring brushes that can automate this process saving time and money while improving product quality and consistency. Filament choices include carbon steel, stainless, brass, nylon and natural to provide the optimum finish for a variety of materials. Brush Research is delighted to announce our miniature deburring brushes are now available in a Diamond Abrasive filled nylon filament. This high tech material is perfect for finishing ceramic, glass, aerospace alloys and tool steel and its unique flexibility provides longer tool life. Thru hole style brushes are available from 1/32” and bottom end brushes start at 1/8”. BRM also offers a complete metric series starting at 1mm. Brushes come standard in 800 Grit Diamond, other grits are available. For additional information, please contact BRM at (323) 261-2193.

As seen in PM

Industrial Brushes and Honing Tools Catalog
Brush Research Manufacturing’s 2011 catalog offers specialty Flex-Hone Tools and an expansion of its Nampower line.
Abrasive Nylon Disc Brushes for Maximum Burr Removal Rates
The company’s abrasive disc brushes contain a combination of ceramic and silicon carbide filament designed to produce maximum burr removal rates while providing an ideal surface finish.
Flexible Honing Tool Finishes Cylinder Cavities
Not much metal finishing equipment that is used in factory production setups is also readily available and applicable to situations where precision secondary finishing is also required in the field.
Specialty Flex-Hones
Brush Research has created a line of specialty flex hones designed to blend sharp edges and remove microburrs on chamfered holes eliminating stress risers caused by the chamfering operation.
Honing Tool Produces Fine Surface Finish
Said to feature a soft cutting action, the Flex-Hone honing tool is designed for various automotive, hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial applications in sizes ranging from 4 mm to 36".
Diamond Honing Tool for Hard Material
Diamond Flex-Hones from Brush Research Manufacturing are designed for deburring, edge blending and surface finishing in hard materials such as carbide, ceramic and aerospace steel alloys. The company has engineered these tools using resin bond diamond crystals that have high friability.
Diverse Applications for Ball-Style Honing
A ball-style hone is a specialized abrasive tool that is characterized by small, abrasive globules that are permanently mounted to flexible filaments. It is designed to be a low-cost tool for sophisticated surfacing, deburring and edge blending.
Miniture Deburring Brushes
Brush Research Manufacturing's line of diamond filament twisted-in-wire miniature brushes are especially good for solving many deburring, edge-radiusing and finishing problems where harder materials are present, according to the company. These brushes are available in a variety of sizes as small as 0. 032".
For Plateau Honing, Consider Ball Style
The ball-style hone is a specialized abrasive tool that is instantly recognizable by its unique appearance. For engineers in the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and machining industries, this application-engineered hone, characterized by the small, abrasive globules that are permanently mounted to flexible filaments, is a flexible, low-cost tool for sophisticated surfacing, deburring and edge blending.
Industrial Brushes And More
- Product catalog offers information on Brush Research Manufacturing's Flex-Hone tool and accessories, as well as abrasive nylon brushes, abrasive pads, discs and accessories, flare brushes, wire wheel brushes and more- Information includes specifications, options, photos, operator safety notes and other data .

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