Forney Industries Inc 72788 Crimped Wire Wheel Brush 4 in

Product Description

The FORNEY INDUSTRIES INC 72788 is a 4-inch coarse crimped wire wheel brush designed for light to medium duty surface preparation work. The wheel mounts on a 5/8-inch-11 arbor and uses 0.012-inch diameter wire to deliver consistent brushing action without aggressive material removal. This type of tool is standard in metal fabrication shops, welding prep areas, and general maintenance settings where surface conditioning is a routine task. It ships in a pack of 5 units, making it practical for shops that cycle through abrasive tooling regularly.

This brush is suited for use on metal surfaces that require cleaning, blending, or light deburring. Typical applications include removing paint, surface corrosion, mill scale, and light burrs from ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. It is well matched to bench grinders and angle grinders equipped with a 5/8-inch-11 spindle. Fabricators, maintenance technicians, and metalworkers use this brush as part of prep work before welding, coating, or finishing operations.

Key Features

• Crimped wire construction delivers consistent light to medium duty brushing action
• 0.012-inch wire diameter for controlled surface contact without aggressive cutting
• 4-inch wheel diameter fits standard bench and angle grinder configurations
• 5/8-inch-11 arbor thread for broad compatibility with common grinder spindles
• Coarse grade suited for paint removal, corrosion cleaning, and surface blending
• Sold in a pack of 5 for shop-quantity use

Compatibility

Designed to fit grinders and rotary tools with a 5/8-inch-11 threaded spindle, which is standard on most bench grinders and large angle grinders used in fabrication and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified personnel following the grinder manufacturer's instructions and applicable ANSI B11 or OSHA abrasive wheel safety guidelines. Always power down and disconnect the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel brush. Inspect the brush for damage before each use and confirm that the tool's rated RPM meets or exceeds the brush's maximum safe operating speed. Eye protection and appropriate PPE are required during operation.