Synthetic

Synthetic Filaments

Widdops synthetic brush filaments are suitable for a wide range of applications and are one of our most popular brush filaments due to their robust nature and versatility. Widdops offers a wide range of various types of synthetic brush filaments that can be used to manufacture any of our standard products including brush strips, rollers or brush pads.

  • A cost effective synthetic brush material with good bend recovery, high temperature stability and abrasion resistance. Due to its high absorption level, Nylon 6 tends to feel softer in wet conditions and can be used in boiling water.

    Available in Black, White or Transparent from 0.10mm diameter up to 3mm and can be produced with anti-static or conductive additives.

  • Medium priced Nylon with a higher stiffness, recovery and abrasion resistance than type 6. Nylon 6:6 synthetic brushes can be used in high temperatures up to 150ºC

    Available in Black, White or Transparent from 0.10mm up to 1.50mm diameters.

  • Highest grade Nylon with a low water absorption for rot and mildew resistance, discouraging bacterial growth. As such type 6.12 bristles are FDA-approved and widely used in medical brushes, pharmaceuticals and food preparation.

    Available in Black, White or Transparent from 0.075mm up to 0.30mm filament diameter.

  • A hard wearing, highly abrasive nylon filament impregnated with silicone carbide particles. This gives each bristle a high abrasive action not only on the tip but on all lateral surfaces of the full filament length.

    An ideal synthetic bristle brush for deburring or surface finishing.

  • A versatile low cost filament with little moisture or odour absorption whilst also being one of the most chemically resistant Synthetic brush filaments inert to most solvents, oils and acids.

  • Available in straight or crimped form, PBT is a medium-priced filament, it is an cost effective alternative to Nylon 6:12. Its features of toughness and high-temperature resistance resemble those of Nylon, but Polyester is noted for its ability to recover without whip or slapping action and its resistance to all acids, alkalis, alcohols, gasoline, benzene and most cleaning solvents.

    With its excellent wearing and sweeping qualities, and a negligible water absorption rate, Polyester PBT synthetic brushes have a negligible loss of rigidity when used in wet conditions whilst also resisting mildew, bacteria and fungus growth.

    Polyester synthetic brushes are available in Red or Blue, other colours can be sourced on special request.

  • A softer feel to standard nylon and available in a wide range of colours.

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To discuss our range of synthetic brush filaments and find the best filament to suit your application, contact our helpful team today.

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Filament options from Widdops

  • Plant Fibre Brush Filaments
    Plant fibre brush filaments are bio-degradable, with great elasticity and resistant to temperatures up to 140ºC making them perfect for dusting and cleaning.

  • Animal Hair Brush Filaments
    Animal hair brushes have been used for centuries; the first known use of animal bristles being used for brushes dates back to ancient times in China and Egypt.

  • Wire/Metal Fibre Filaments
    Metal is used as a brush filament, with Stainless Steel being the most popular filament as it is FDA-approved and widely used.