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13W661 - Walter Allsteel 6-Inch Stringer Bead Wire Wheel 5/8-11 Arbor

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OVERVIEW

Industrial-Grade Stringer Bead Cleaning

The Walter Allsteel™ Stringer Bead Wheel Brush (SKU: 13W661) is a high-performance abrasive tool designed specifically for the rigorous demands of the metal fabrication and pipeline industries. Engineered with premium carbon steel wire, this 6-inch brush delivers aggressive cleaning power required for removing heavy slag, spatter, rust, and scale from steel workpieces. The "stringer bead" configuration features tightly twisted knots with a narrow face width of 1/4 inch, making it the ideal solution for cleaning root passes, narrow grooves, and other confined spaces where standard wire wheels cannot reach.

Walter Surface Technologies is renowned for its commitment to quality and safety. The Allsteel series brushes are manufactured with meticulous attention to balance. Each brush is individually balanced to ensure concentricity, which significantly reduces vibration during operation. This lack of vibration not only improves operator comfort and reduces the risk of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) but also prevents premature wear on the angle grinder's bearings. The wire strands are oil-hardened and tempered to exacting standards, ensuring they maintain their stiffness and cutting action throughout the life of the brush without succumbing to premature fatigue or breakage.

This model comes equipped with an integrated 5/8"-11 threaded arbor, allowing for rapid and secure attachment to standard angle grinders without the need for additional adapters or locking nuts. With a maximum speed rating of 12,500 RPM, the 13W661 is built to withstand high-speed industrial grinding environments. Whether used for inter-pass cleaning in pipeline construction or general surface preparation in structural steel fabrication, the Walter Allsteel Stringer Bead Brush provides consistent, reliable performance that professionals trust.

Technical Specifications

  • Series: Allsteel™
  • Diameter: 6 Inches
  • Arbor: 5/8"-11 Threaded
  • Wire Type: Carbon Steel Twist Knot
  • Application: Steel, Structural Steel, Iron
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Diameter (in):6"
Arbor (in):5/8"
Width (in):1/4"
Wheel Style:Twist Knot
Used to Grind:Steel
Wire Material:Carbon Steel
Thread Size:5/8-11
Brush Type:Stringer Bead
Max RPM:12,500
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Wire Material:Carbon Steel
Thread Size:5/8"-11
Brush Type:Stringer Bead
Max RPM:12500
Brand:Walter
Diameter (in):6"
Arbor (in):5/8"
Width (in):1/4"
Wheel Style:Twist Knot
Used to Grind:Steel

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter Allsteel 6" Stringer Bead Wheel Brush (5/8"-11 Arbor)

APPLICATIONS

  • Pipeline root pass cleaning
  • Inter-pass weld cleaning
  • Removal of heavy rust and scale
  • Deburring cut steel edges
  • Surface preparation before painting or coating
  • Cleaning expansion joints and narrow grooves

FAQ

A stringer bead brush is a type of wire wheel with very tight twist knots and a narrow face. It is specifically designed for cleaning the 'root pass' or initial weld bead in pipeline welding and for reaching into narrow grooves or corners.

No, you should not use this brush on stainless steel. The 13W661 is made with carbon steel wire, which can leave carbon deposits on stainless steel, leading to rust and contamination (after-rust). Use a stainless steel (INOX) brush for stainless applications.

This brush features a standard 5/8"-11 threaded arbor, which fits most standard North American 4.5-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch angle grinders.

The maximum safe operating speed for this 6-inch brush is 12,500 RPM. Always ensure your grinder's RPM does not exceed this rating.

A balanced brush reduces vibration. Excessive vibration causes operator fatigue (numb hands), reduces control over the tool, and can damage the bearings of the angle grinder over time.

This is a twist knot brush. The wires are twisted together into tight knots to provide aggressive cleaning action and higher impact compared to crimped wire brushes, which are for lighter cleaning.

Always wear a face shield (in addition to safety glasses), heavy gloves, and protective clothing (like a leather apron). Wire brushes can shed wires at high speeds, which can penetrate standard clothing.