Materials and qualities

Hilzinger–Thum · Hilzinger–Thum — Main Catalogue · May 2021 · pp. 14, 22, 27, 32–33

Sisal

Natural agave fibre for pre-polishing. Sisal/cotton combinations give a finer, brighter finish than sisal alone.

Materials and uses listed in the catalogue: Metal pre-polishing

Tampico / Mexico fibre

Fibre used in P1 and P3 brushes with wood or plastic bodies; PB with a cardboard centre.

Materials and uses listed in the catalogue: Fibre brushes

SiC / Al₂O₃

Silicon carbide or aluminium oxide in Type M abrasive filaments. The catalogue distinguishes abrasive filaments from polyamide bristles.

Materials and uses listed in the catalogue: Deburring and surface processing

Nylon / non-woven

Elastic non-woven nylon with bonded abrasive grains: aluminium oxide A002–A007 or silicon carbide S004–S009.

Materials and uses listed in the catalogue: Matt or satin finishing, deburring, cleaning

Range information from the catalogue: choosing a material alone does not confirm a configuration or stock availability.