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Product Number: 26318
The Draper 26318 wire brush. Double sided brush with three rows of brass wire and nylon fill. Plastic handle has inbuilt scraper on tip. Ideal for electrical terminals and spark plug cleaning. Compatible across the draper welding, draper wire brushes welding range — check product specifications for exact model fit. Also known as welding wire brush or scratch brush in welding supplies catalogues.
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Double sided brush with three rows of brass wire and nylon fill. Plastic handle has inbuilt scraper on tip. Ideal for electrical terminals and spark plug cleaning.
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| PRODUCT NUMBER | ABWBPL17522 | ABWBPL17522S | 31077 | 41446 |
| Type | Wire Brush | Wire Brush | Wire Brush | Wire Brush |
| Size | 175mm | 175mm | 160mm | 125mm |
| Size Range | 101-200mm | 101-200mm | 101-200mm | 101-200mm |
A. The Draper 26318 wire brush is used for: removing slag between ARC/MMA weld passes, cleaning MIG weld spatter, preparing base metal by removing surface oxidation before welding, and general post-weld cleaning before inspection or painting.
A. The Draper 26318 uses brass and nylon bristles, not mild steel. Brass and nylon bristles are softer than steel, making this brush suitable for cleaning aluminium welds, soft metal surfaces, and delicate post-weld cleaning without scratching. For mild steel work, a standard steel wire brush is fine. Keep this brush segregated and clearly labelled for its intended use.
A. Wire brushes are for light cleaning between passes and final spatter removal. Flap discs or grinding discs are needed for dressing weld crowns, removing large spatter, or preparing heavily corroded surfaces. Use the Draper 26318 after the chipping hammer — the brush finishes what the hammer starts.
A. For a busy workshop, a wire brush like the Draper 26318 typically lasts several weeks of regular use before the bristles become too splayed or packed to clean effectively. Light-duty use (occasional repairs) can extend this to months. Replace when bristles are visibly bent flat — a worn brush is ineffective and frustrating to use.
A. The Draper 26318 uses brass and nylon bristles. Brass and nylon bristles are softer than steel, making this brush suitable for cleaning aluminium welds, soft metal surfaces, and delicate post-weld cleaning without scratching.
A. Brush carefully on very hot welds — the heat can cause bristles to break off and become embedded in skin. Allow the workpiece to cool to a temperature where it can be touched (around 60–80°C) before vigorous brushing. Wear gloves when brushing — the Draper 26318 dislodges slag chips that can cause eye and skin injury.
A. For ARC/MMA welding, yes — a chipping hammer breaks the thick slag crust that forms on ARC welds before the wire brush cleans the residue. For MIG welding, which produces no thick slag, the Draper 26318 wire brush alone is typically sufficient for spatter removal between passes.
A. For general nozzle cleaning, a small wire brush is effective for removing loose spatter. For stubborn spatter inside the nozzle, a dedicated nozzle cleaning tool or reamer does a better job than a brush. The Draper 26318 is best used as a general welding cleaning brush rather than a torch maintenance tool.
A. Pre-weld cleaning removes rust, paint, oil, and mill scale that cause porosity, weak fusion, and spatter. Post-weld cleaning removes slag and discolouration for inspection and appearance. A wire brush is the most common tool — use stainless steel brushes on stainless steel to avoid contamination, and carbon steel brushes on mild steel.
A. Suitable for use alongside all welding processes and machines for post-weld cleaning and surface preparation.
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