BLOCK: The part of the brush into which the fill material is set.
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Wood Blocks
Laitner wood blocks are made of natural, kiln-dried hardwood which has been sanded, finished, and lacquered.
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Foam Blocks
Laitner foam blocks are manufactured of virtually indestructible polypropylene. Lighter in weight, these blocks will not crack, warp, mar, or scratch, and are resistant to moisture, so as not to house contaminating bacteria, oils, and chemicals. They even FLOAT if dropped into water.
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FILL MATERIAL:
The fill material is staple set into the block and serves as the actual working part of the brush. We select only top quality materials, matching each component's charachteristics to the specific jobs for which each brush is best suited.
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Flagged Tips
Some of our synthetic filaments are mechanically split, thus forming a tapered tip, which picks up fine dust and dirt particles. Horsehair has a naturally tapered or flagged tip. When found in wash brushes, this process is what forms the softness to prevent the scratching of fragile surfaces. It also helps the brush hold more water and cleaning solutions.
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NATURAL FIBERS
Horsehair
The most effective material for scratch-free sweeping on smooth and highly polished floors. It offers good resilience and texture with soft to slightly stiff charachteristics. Used pure or blended with other materials. NOT FOR USE ON OILY OR WET SURFACES.
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Tampico
Provides a medium sweeping or scrubbing action. Durable, resistant to heat, acids, and alkali. Can be used for wet or dry applications. Texture varies fro soft to medium; fiber holds liquids well, softens when wet, and can be used alone or blended with other materials.
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Palmyra
A natural cinamon-colored fiber obtained from the leaf stalks of the palmyra palm of India. Palmyra's texture is medium stiff to stiff and is used in garage floor sweeps, scrub brushes, etc...
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African Bass
A product of the leaves of palm trees grown in West Africa, also referred to as Sherba. African Bass is a coarse, brownish-red fiber used primarily in street and barn brooms.
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India Fiber
Made from palmyra stalks, a very coarse material. The fiber is tan in color and resembles a bamboo stalk. Laitner restricts the use of India Fiber for street-brooms only.
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SYNTHETIC FIBERS: The most effective material for everyday use. Can be used for wet or dry applciations.
Nylon
Very durable. Resistant to most acids and alkalis. Can be used near high tempratures and resists abrasion. Good for food service applications.
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Polypropylene
A synthetic material manufactured in a variety of diameters, colors and crimp frequencies. Crimping enhances the synthetic fibers' water-carrying ability. Polypropylene is resistant to petroleum, solvents, acids and detergents, and is not affected by fungus or mildews. An extremely popular man-made fiber used in floor sweeps, paste brushes, scrubs, and many other brushes.
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Polystyrene
As with polypropyrene, polystyrene is also available in a variety of diameters, colors and crimp frequencies. Polystyrene is resistant to most household cleaning chemicals, however, it has a lower resistance to petroleum solvents and heat. Polystyrene is long wearing and has excellent flexibility, and is used in a variety of wash brushes, sweeps, utility scrubs, and many other brushes.
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Nylex
Very durable. Resistant to most acids and alkalis. Can be used near high tempratures and resists abrasion. Unlike nylon, Nylex is extremely soft and delicate, safe to use on any surface.
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WIRE: Bristles are selected for their specific application. Typically used for abrasive cleaning or scrubbing.
Brass
Softest of the Laitner wires, this soft crimped metal resists corrosion and is designed to clean surfaces without damaging them. Great for grills, batteries and tire sidewalls.
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Tempered Steel
Depending on its intended use, this material is manufactured in various degrees of thickness and hardness. Usually used for its tough scrubbing ability to remove heavy buildups.
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Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistant, non-rusting material works well with aggressive solvents and chemicals.
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