3M 7000120969 Brite Star Tube Cleaning Flap 1.5 in

Product Description

The 3M 7000120969 is a Brite Star surface conditioning flap designed for cleaning and finishing the inside diameters of pipe and tubing. The abrasive tips are engineered to deliver consistent radial pressure across the full contact surface, ensuring even material removal without gouging or undercutting the bore. The abrasive mineral is very fine grade aluminum oxide, making it well suited for light deburring, scale removal, and pre-braze or pre-weld surface preparation on metal tube and pipe interiors. Each unit weighs 0.02 pounds and is sold individually.

This flap is used in plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration applications where internal tube or pipe surfaces must be cleaned or conditioned before joining. Typical install scenarios include copper tubing prep ahead of soldering or brazing, light oxide removal from steel or stainless pipe interiors, and finishing passes on small-bore tube assemblies. The very fine grade is appropriate where surface finish matters and aggressive stock removal is not required. It is sized for 1.5-inch inside diameters.

Key Features

• Very fine grade aluminum oxide abrasive for controlled, light-duty surface conditioning
• Flap tip geometry delivers consistent radial pressure inside tube and pipe bores
• Sized for 1.5-inch inside diameter pipe and tubing
• Suitable for copper, steel, and stainless tube interior prep ahead of soldering or brazing
• Lightweight at 0.02 pounds per unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement surface conditioning flap for use in 1.5-inch inside diameter pipe and tube applications across plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration trades.

Installation Notes

This product is installed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and refrigeration mechanics as part of tube and pipe surface preparation. Ensure the pipe or tube is depressurized and free of any fluid before beginning surface conditioning work. Mount the flap on the appropriate mandrel and operate at the speed recommended for the abrasive type to avoid heat buildup or uneven wear. Dispose of worn abrasive material in accordance with local shop waste guidelines.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Grade: Very Fine
• Inside Diameter Fit: 1.5 inches
• Weight: 0.02 pounds
• UPC: 00048011138008

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000120969