1/8″ of soot in a fire tube boiler reduces the heat transfer by 47%
Boiler Tube Cleaning Brushes
Types of cleaning brushes Available
Nylon Brushes
Nylon brushes are ideal for removing soot and light deposits from boiler tubes.
Available from 1.1/4" up to 4.0"
For maintenance professionals, cleaning tubes in tubular equipment is a commonly undertaken task. There are many methods to clean the tubes of heat exchangers, chillers, or boilers, but one prevalent method involves using a brush attached to a tube cleaning rod or flexible shaft on a machine. Selecting the appropriate cleaning method for your needs is crucial, as is choosing the right brush. The correct brush ensures effective and efficient cleaning, minimizes the risk of tube damage, and extends the equipment’s service life.
Brass Brushes
Brass brushes are ideal for removing light scale and deposits in tubes.
Available from 1.1/4" up to 4.0"
Boiler Tube Cleaning Brushes are supplied in Nylon, Brass, Stainless Steel or in Carbon Steel. Depending on the deposits within the tubes will dictate the brush medium. As for the brush size, you need the brush to be slightly less than the diameter of the inside of the tube. This then allows the brush to vibrate while rotating and cleaning. Brushes need to be married to the right tube cleaning machines. We can advise you on the correct machine to give you power needed due to tube size and deposit type. Alternatively, we rent these machines where you could try before you buy.
Stainless Steel Brushes
Stainless Steel brushes will remove more stubborn deposits, especially in water tube boilers.
Available from 1.1/4" up to 4.0"
Tube fouling refers to the deposits or materials left inside a tube following heat exchange. The specific type of fouling found in heat exchanger, boiler, and chiller tubes is a critical consideration when choosing a cleaning brush. Different fouling types necessitate different brushes. Incorrect brush selection can result in poor cleaning and substantial tube damage.
Nylon brushes:
– Best for soft, light deposits such as mud, silt, and biological growth in heat exchanger tubes.
– Also good for microbiological growth in chiller tubes.
Brass brushes:
– Effective for scale and sediment removal in heat exchanger tubes.
– Also removes rust and debris in chiller tubes.
Stainless steel brushes:
– Ideal for tough deposits like scale and sediment in ferrous heat exchanger tubes.
– Also clears rust and debris in ferrous chiller tubes.
Wire brushes:
– Best for removing scale, sediment, rust, and debris in ferrous heat exchanger tubes.
– Also handles soot, ash, and slag in boiler tubes.
Understanding that fouling varies by type and severity according to the application is crucial.
Boiler Tube Cleaning Brushes - TH Series
TH Series for soot removal and general cleaning in fire tube boilers.
DS Series cleaning Brushes
Light to medium scale removal in tube cleaning.
HD Boiler Tube Cleaning Brushes - WBA Series
Heavy Duty cleaning of stubborn deposits in tubes.
HD Boiler Tube Cleaning Brushes - RS Series
Heavy Duty cleaning of stubborn deposits in tubes.
MB Series Tube Brushes
General purpose polishing and deburring while cleaning tubes.
RS Series - Spare Wheels
Spare wheels for the MB series
EXP Series
EXP Series is an expanding brush for thin scale, soot or soft deposits.
EXS Series
EXS Series is an expanding scraper for thin scale, soot or soft deposits.
Brushes for Cleaning Flue Stacks
Carbon Steel Brushes
Carbon steel brushes are recommended for removing soft and light scale deposits in straight, ferrous tubes. These are ideal for cleaning flues etc.
Available from 5.0" up to 14.0"
Plastic Brushes
Plastic brushes are recommended for removing soft deposits in straight, these are ideal for cleaning flues etc.
Available from 5.0" up to 14.0"
