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Cleaning Tools


Tube Cleaning Tools

Specialised Overhaul Service P/L offers a wide range of tube cleaning tools to clean almost every kind of deposit. The following are brushes used exclusively to clean 6.4mm (¼ ") to 25mm (1") tubes. If you require larger sizes please contact SOS and we will do our best to satisfy your needs.

The SOS range of Tube Cleaning tools is as follows :-

If you would like further information :

Nylon Brushes :-

Natural nylon stiff bristles are used for removing algae and silt. Size should be slightly smaller or size for size with the I.D. of the tube to be cleaned.

Sizes Available : 6.4mm (¼ ") to 25mm (1"). For larger sizes contact SOS P/L for price and availability.

Order Code : NB - <Brush Size> (see Size Chart for sizes)

Brass Brushes : Stainless Steel Brushes : Spin-Grit Brushes : Spin-Clean Brushes : Flex Hone Scale Removers : Bowed Wire Buffers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table

Brass Brushes :-

Brass stiff bristles are used for removing algae, silt and soft scale. Size should be slightly smaller or size for size with the I.D. of the tube to be cleaned.

Sizes Available : 6.4mm (¼ ") to 25mm (1"). For larger sizes contact SOS P/L for price and availability.

Order Code : SOS- BB - <Brush Size> (see Size Chart for sizes)

Nylon Brushes : Stainless Steel Brushes : Spin-Grit Brushes : Spin-Clean Brushes : Flex Hone Scale Removers : Bowed Wire Buffers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table

Stainless Steel Brushes:-

Stainless Steal brushes should be used on ferrous tubes, not to be use on non ferrous tubes. Stiff Stainless Steal bristles are used for removing algae, silt and scale. Size should be slightly smaller or size for size with the I.D. of the tube to be cleaned.

Sizes Available : 6.4mm (¼ ") to 25mm (1"). For larger sizes contact SOS P/L for price and availability.

Order Code : SOS- SS - <Brush Size> (see Size Chart for sizes)

Nylon Brushes : Brass Brushes : Spin-Grit Brushes : Spin-Clean Brushes : Flex Hone Scale Removers : Bowed Wire Buffers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table

Spin-GritTM Brushes :-

Introducing the NEW Spin GritTM condenser tube cleaning brush. This brush has silicone carbide impregnated nylon bristles. The brush is made oversize so the filament will lay over, resulting in increased contact with the tube surface, providing better cleaning and longer life than conventional condenser brushes. Recommended for brass tubes.

Spin-Grit brush in use.

Order Code Size

SOS-SG-6.4-8 Spin Grit brush for 6.4mm (¼ ") - 8mm (5/16") ID tubes
SOS-SG-9.5-14 Spin Grit brush for 9.5mm (3/8") - 14mm (9/16") ID tubes
SOS-SG-16-17.5 Spin Grit brush for 16mm (5/8") - 17.5mm (11/16") ID tubes
SOS-SG-19-25 Spin Grit brush for 19mm (¾ ") - 25mm (1") ID tubes

Nylon Brushes : Brass Brushes : Stainless Steel Brushes : Spin-Clean Brushes : Flex Hone Scale Removers : Bowed Wire Buffers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table

Spin-CleanTM Brushes :-

Introducing the NEW Spin CleanTM condenser tube cleaning brush. This brush has silicone carbide impregnated nylon bristles. The Tapered trim allows better cleaning for enhanced condenser tubes.. Recommended for brass enhanced tubes.

The Spin-Clean Brush in use.

Order Code Size

SOS-SC-12.7 Spin Clean brush for 12.7mm (½ ") I.D. tubes
SOS-SC-16 Spin Clean brush for 16mm (5/8") I.D. tubes
SOS-SC-19 Spin Clean brush for 19mm (¾ ") I.D. tubes

Nylon Brushes : Brass Brushes : Stainless Steel Brushes : Spin-Grit Brushes : Flex Hone Scale Removers : Bowed Wire Buffers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table :

Flex Hone Scale Removers :-

Silicon carbide (180 grit) globules on nylon bristles for removal of hard deposits. FHSR are designed to be 10% larger than the I.D of the tube to be cleaned to allow pressure to be exerted on the inner wall of the tube.

Sizes Avialable : 6.4mm (¼ ") to 64mm (2 ½ "). For larger sizes contact SOS P/L for price and avialability.

Order Code : FHSR - <Brush Size> (see Size Chart for sizes)

Nylon Brushes : Brass Brushes : Stainless Steel Brushes : Spin-Grit Brushes : Spin-Clean Brushes : Bowed Wire Buffers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table :

Bowed Wire Buffer :

Bowed wire buffer tools have backward curved stainless steel spring grade wires and should be adjusted so that they are slightly smaller in diameter than the smallest I.D. of the tube to be cleaned.

Order Code & Size

BWB8-9.5 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool for 8.0-9.5mm ID Tubes
BWBBS8-9.5 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool Blade Sets for 8.0-9.5mm ID Tubes
BWB9.5-12.7 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool for 9.5-12.7mm ID Tubes
BWBBS9.5-12.7 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool Blade Sets for 9.5-12.7mm ID Tubes
BWB12.7-16 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool for 12.7-16.0mm ID Tubes
BWBBS12.7-16 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool Blade Sets for 12.7-16.0mm ID Tubes
BWB16-25 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool for 16.0-25.0mm ID Tubes
BWBBS16-25 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool Blade Sets for 16.0-25.0mm ID Tubes
BWB25-75 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool for 25.0 - 75.0 mm ID
BWBDT25-75 Bowed Wire Buffer Tool for 25.0 - 75.0 mm ID c/w Drill Tip
BWB25-75DT Bowed Wire Buffer Tool Drill Tip replacement for BWBDT25-75
BWBBS25-75 Replacement blade sets for BWB25-75 & BWBDT25-75

Nylon Brushes : Brass Brushes : Stainless Steel Brushes : Spin-Grit Brushes : Spin-Clean Brushes : Flex Hone Scale Removers : Recommended Tube Cleaner Use Table

Tube Cleaner Sizes:-

The following table can be used to convert an Inch size tube I.D. to the SOS equivalent metric (mm) size tube brush.

mm

Inch

mm

Inch

mm

Inch
   

28.6

1 1/8

    
           

6.4

¼

31.8

1 ¼

57

2 ¼

8

5/16

        

9.5

3/8

35

1 3/8

    

11

7/16

        

12.7

½

38

1 ½

64

2 ½

14

9/16

        

16

5/8

41

1 5/8

    

17.5

11/16

        

19

¾

44

1 ¾

70

2 ¾

21

13/16

        

22

7/8

        

24

15/16

        

25

1

51

2

76

3

If the drawings of condenser of heat exchanger cannot be found to get accurate tube I.D. information the butt end of a drill bit can be used. The butt end of the drill bit should be inserted past the expanded part of the tube. The drill bit should not be forced into the tube. When a drill bit fits in snugly the size of the drill bit is the I.D. of the tube to be cleaned and the size of the tube cleaning tool to be used.

Recommended Brush Use :-

The following table shows the recommended applications for SOS tube cleaning tools

Brush

Algae and Silt

Soft Scale

Hard Scale

Internally Enhanced Tubes

Shell Fish

Nylon

J

K

L

K

L

Brass

J

J

K

K

L

Stainless Steel*

J

J

K

K

L

Spin-Grit

J

J

K

K

L

Spin-Clean**

J

K

L

J

L

Flex Hone Scale Remover

K

J

J

K

L

Bowed Wire Buffer

K

J

J

L

J

* Only to be used on Ferrous tubes (Steel & Stainless Steel)
** Should only be used on internally enhanced tubes.

Rating :-
J - Good.
K - Can be used but there may be a better choice.
L - Not effective enough, shouldn’t be used for this application.

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