Smart Tube Cleaning Technical Reference

1/4 to 4-Inch ID Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers, Absorbers, Fire Tube and Water Tube Boilers

Available in nylon, brass, steel, and stainless steel. Always match metals, using bronze for nonferrous tubes and steel for ferrous metals. Nylon brushes can be used with all tubes and will not damage the interior tube wall!

1/2 to 1-Inch ID Tubes in Surface Condensers and Enhanced Tubes in Heat Exchangers

Wilson Spin Grit Brushes feature silicone carbide-impregnated long bristles that lay over to clean prime surfaces in condenser tubes. Wilson Spin Clean Brushes use tapered trim, abrasive-impregnated brushes to clean enhanced tubes in heat exchangers.

1/2 to 6-Inch ID Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers, Absorbers, Fire Tube, and Water Tube Boilers

The BEST value in tube cleaning, the Wilson Expanding Brush lasts at least 10 times longer than fixed diameter brushes, and refills keep the expanding brush both durable and economical. Available with nylon, bronze, steel, or stainless steel bristles.

1/2 to 6-Inch ID Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers, Absorbers, Fire Tube and Water Tube Boilers

Centrifugal force lifts scraper blades, forcing them against tube interior and adjusting automatically for changes in tube ID. Scraper refills prolong the life of this cleaning head and Keep it very economical.

3/8 to 3-Inch ID Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers, Absorbers, Fire Tube and Water Tube Boilers

The Wilson Buffing Tool is available with a unique drill tip that cuts through heavier deposits. Also use the Buffing Tool to finish tubes after initial cleaning by Wilson Cutter Heads, Drill Heads or Cutter Bits.

1/2 to 2-Inch ID Straight or Curved Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers and Water Tube Boilers

Model A Cutter Head attaches directly to motor. Model B Cutter Head attaches to Type C Flexible Holder for curved tube cleaning. All cutter heads feature non-tracking design for more effective cleaning.

1 3/8 to 22-Inch ID Tubes in Boilers, Power Plants, Refineries and Other Industrial Applications

Model SE: Straight or curved tubes to 6-inch ID.
Model R: Straight tubes to 11 1/2-inch ID.
Model CHJ: Straight or curved tubes to 22-inch ID.
Swing Frame Brush: Straight pipes to 20 1/2-inch ID.

2 to 6-Inch ID Tubes in Fire Tube and Water Tube Boilers, and Other Large Diameter Pressure Vessels

Literally drill through clogged tubes and heaviest scale and coke. Can be used to clean curved tubes by mounting the drill head on a universal joint or flexible holder.

3/8 to 2 3/16-Inch ID Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers, Refineries, Pulp and Paper Plants and Other Industrial Applications

M Bit: Affordable, general purpose removal of hard scale.
SPE-DUR Bit: Excellent for plugged tubes.
K Bit: Features carbide tip that will break through hardest scale and deposits.

3/8 to 2 3/16-Inch ID Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Chillers, Evaporators and Other Industrial Pressure Vessels

P Brush is used for finishing up after a cutter Bit has been used to remove hard or heavy scale or deposit. The P Brush is also used with push rod for manual cleaning of condensers, evaporators and fire tube boilers.