Category: Twisted Wire Brushes

Gun Cleaning: Twisted Wire Brush Automation Breaks Production Records

On October 22nd, 2013, Sanderson MacLeod christened the first of an extensive line of innovative, fully automatic gun brush machines.

Designed using more than 50 years of twisted wire brush and gun cleaning brush making experience, the recently introduced machine twists, trims and assembles gun brushes differently and faster than any other machine currently available. In addition to rapid production capabilities, the versatile system is able to run brushes as short as 5/8” and as long as 3”. Sanderson’s new production line also produces trim diameters ranging from 0.190” to 1.125”.

“Sanderson MacLeod and our team of engineers have been working closely with our customers in order to develop new methods to better provide them with domestically produced, dependable and consistent gun cleaning brushes,” said Mark Borsari, President of Sanderson MacLeod. “Today, our engineers have proven once again that faster automation, better cost containment and world class service can give our clients the competitive edge needed to succeed in the ultra-competitive gun care market”.

Sanderson MacLeod’s newly introduced automation produces brushes containing nylon, phosphor bronze, stainless steel and cotton and can run all popular core wires ranging in diameter from  .050” to 14GA (0.080”).

Sanderson MacLeod is a contract manufacturer specializing in twisted wire brush and twisted in wire products, including twisted in wire medical brushes, cosmetic brushes and general purpose cleaning brushes. Established in 1958, the company employs approximately a 100 people and operates a modern 137,000 square foot facility in Palmer, MA.

Twisted Wire Brush Design with 3D Rendering

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Utilizing software used by major motion picture animators, SanMac 3D produces realistic renderings of design prototypes that are easily modified. Less expensive and faster than traditional sampling methods, SanMac 3D’s virtual twisted wire brush designs provide 360° visibility and industrialization feasibility testing prior to prototype build outs…maximizing design creativity while saving time, money and unnecessary delays. Such technology, combined with Sanderson MacLeod’s nearly 60 years of brush making experience, guarantee your brush development project is completed quickly, on budget and ready for large scale production.

For more information on how SanMac 3D can assist your next brush project, contact 866-522-3481 today.

Sanderson MacLeod Introduces Anti-Microbial Fiber Medical Brushes

Sanderson MacLeod, the manufacturer of domestically produced twisted wire brushes, is introducing the use of anti-microbial fiber in their line of medical brushes.

Sanderson MacLeod manufactures large volume twisted wire medical brushes including disposable and reusable cytology brushes, endoscope cleaning brushes, interdental brushes, guide wires and medical stylets that will now include anti-microbial fiber. A constant threat in the medical world is microbial contamination of medical devices. Microbial contamination is when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa are unintentionally introduced to a controlled area. This type of contamination can lead to both health threats and confounded research results.

By using anti-microbial fibers, Sanderson MacLeod’s brushes will now have increased protection from microbial contamination.

As Mark N. Borsari, President of Sanderson MacLeod stated, “the medical industry is being more and more scrutinized in terms of how they’re taking care of their patients, making sure that their equipment is lasting longer. People are realizing that small things such as a cleaning brush do have a major impact in the end result of the patient”.

The brushes are available in all common diameters and sizes. As expected, all medical brush products are made using FDA approved medical materials and are individually documented to ensure regulatory compliance. Also, the anti-microbial fiber medical brushes are available for all medical applications.

Sanderson MacLeod serves many of the largest medical companies in the world as a brush supplier; ensuring a cost efficient product for the right applications.