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Walter Allsteel 5-Inch Stringer Bead Wire Wheel Brush 5/8-11 Arbor

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OVERVIEW

Heavy-Duty Wire Wheel for Angle Grinders

Tackle the toughest cleaning jobs with the Walter Allsteel 5" Stringer Bead Brush. Built for professional welders and fabricators, this wire wheel is the industry standard for cleaning weld beads, especially in pipeline construction and heavy structural work. The 13W561B features a robust twist-knot design that prevents the wires from flaring out prematurely, ensuring a concentrated and aggressive cleaning action throughout the life of the brush.

The narrow 1/4-inch width is designed to fit where wider brushes cannot. It excels at reaching into the valleys of multi-pass welds to remove slag inclusions and silica islands, ensuring your next pass is laid on clean metal. Made with premium carbon steel wire, it is tough enough to strip away heavy scale and oxidation but precise enough to avoid gouging the workpiece. The integrated 5/8"-11 nut makes installation a breeze—simply spin it onto your grinder's spindle and you are ready to work.

Safety and durability are paramount in the design of Walter brushes. The internal steel plate construction holds the knots securely, reducing the risk of wire breakage and flying filaments (though proper PPE is always required). This "Bulk" version offers the same high-performance quality you expect from Walter Surface Technologies, optimized for high-volume users who need reliable tools ready at hand. Upgrade your abrasive arsenal with a brush that lasts longer and works harder.

Features & Benefits

  • Aggressive Cleaning: Twist knot style delivers high impact for removing stubborn contaminants.
  • Long Life: Heat-treated wire resists fatigue and wear.
  • Vibration Free: Precision balancing ensures smooth operation at high RPMs.
  • Universal Fit: Fits standard 5" grinders with 5/8-11 spindles.
Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:5"
Width:1/4"
Arbor In:5/8"
Wheel Style:Twist Knot
Used To Grind:Steel
Item:Brush
Wire Material:Carbon Steel
Brush Type:Stringer Bead
Packaging Type:Bulk
Packaging Description:10 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Walter Allsteel 5" Stringer Bead Wire Wheel Brush (Bulk Packaging)

APPLICATIONS

  • Pipeline welding and fabrication
  • Structural steel construction
  • Shipbuilding and repair
  • General metal fabrication
  • Maintenance and repair operations (MRO)

FAQ

A stringer bead brush has a very narrow face width (typically 1/4 inch) and tight twist knots, designed specifically to clean the narrow 'stringer' beads or root passes in pipe welding and to reach into tight grooves.

This brush comes with a built-in 5/8"-11 threaded arbor, which is the standard spindle size for most 4-1/2" and 5" North American angle grinders.

No, this brush uses carbon steel wire. Using it on stainless steel can cause 'after-rust' or contamination. You should use a stainless steel wire brush (typically marked 'Inox') for stainless applications.

While you should always check the stamp on the actual product, 5-inch stringer bead brushes are typically rated for around 12,500 RPM. Always ensure your grinder's speed does not exceed the brush's rating.

'Allsteel' is Walter's trade name for their general-purpose line of brushes designed for use on carbon steel and structural steel. It indicates the wire material is not stainless or brass.

No, this is a complete wire wheel with an integrated hub. It screws directly onto the grinder spindle.

Bulk typically indicates the product is sold loose or in non-retail packaging (e.g., without a blister pack), which is common for industrial supplies sold to shops.

This is a knotted (twist knot) wire brush. Knotted brushes are more aggressive and stiffer than crimped brushes, making them better for heavy cleaning and weld slag removal.
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