Norton 66252838967 Wheel Brush 2.5 in Crimped Carbon Steel

Product Description

The NORTON 66252838967 is a crimped carbon steel wheel brush designed for aggressive surface preparation, deburring, and cleaning on metal and other hard materials. The brush mounts via a 0.25-inch shank and spins up to 25,000 RPM, making it well suited for use with rotary tools, die grinders, and drill presses. At 2.5 inches in outside diameter with a 0.4375-inch face width and a 0.6875-inch trim length, it delivers a focused scrubbing action without excessive tool loading. The coarse-grade carbon steel fill material removes rust, scale, weld spatter, and light burrs efficiently. Electricians, machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians are the primary users of this type of brush.

This wheel brush is used in light industrial, shop, and field maintenance applications where a rotary tool or die grinder is the preferred instrument. It is well matched to surface prep on ferrous metals before welding, coating, or inspection. The shank-mount design makes it compatible with collet-style tool holders without the need for a separate arbor. Typical applications include cleaning pipe ends, deburring drilled holes, and removing oxidation from contact surfaces in electrical or plumbing work.

Key Features

• Crimped carbon steel fill provides aggressive coarse-grade cutting action for rust and scale removal
• 25,000 RPM maximum speed rating suits high-speed rotary tools and die grinders
• 0.25-inch shank included — no separate arbor required
• 2.5-inch outside diameter with 0.4375-inch face width for focused brush contact
• Filament wire diameter up to 0.0099 inches for consistent bite without gouging base material
• Trim length of 0.6875 inches provides adequate filament flex for surface-following action

Compatibility

Designed for use with rotary tools, die grinders, and drill presses fitted with a 0.25-inch collet or chuck capable of operating at or below 25,000 RPM.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by securing the 0.25-inch shank into the collet or chuck of the rotary tool or die grinder. Always verify the tool's rated RPM does not exceed the brush's 25,000 RPM maximum before operation. Wear appropriate eye protection and ensure workpiece is secured before running the brush. Inspect the brush for damaged or splayed filaments before each use and remove from service if deformation is present.