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ABOUT BRUSH BRISTLES
Brushes can be made to perform many functions, depending
on the shape and construction of the brush. Below is information on brush bristles.
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Nylon |
Polypro |
Wire |
Tampico |
Horsehair |
| Max.Temp. |
190 F |
175 F |
1000 F |
375 F |
375 F |
Wet Use |
E |
G |
E |
F |
P |
| Abrasion |
E |
G |
E |
P |
G |
Recovery |
E |
G |
G |
P |
F |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
| Alkalis-del. |
E |
E |
P |
G |
P |
| Acids-delute |
F |
E |
P |
G |
P |
| Solvents |
E |
G |
E |
G |
P |
| Veget. Oils |
E |
E |
E |
G |
P |
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| E-Excellent
G-Good
F- Fair
P-Poor Nylon is a very popular brush bristle
material due to the wide variety of bristle stiffnesses (diameters), durability,
colors and bristle styles. |
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