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BC 8MM 180AO FLEX HONE* - Brush Research

Name: BC 8MM 180AO FLEX HONE*
Brand: Brush Research
SKU: 477902
Availability: InStock

Part #: BC8M180AO

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The Brush Research (BRM) BC 8MM 180AO FLEX HONE® is a professional-grade, flexible cylinder honing tool designed to deliver a superior surface finish in various automotive and industrial applications. This innovative tool, often referred to as a ball hone, is engineered to deglaze, deburr, and improve bore finishes without altering bore geometry, ensuring optimal performance and longevity for critical components. Its unique design makes it self-centering, self-aligning, and self-compensating for wear, simplifying operation for professional technicians.

Key Features

Advanced Aluminum Oxide Abrasive: Features durable 180 grit aluminum oxide globules, ideal for finishing aluminum, brass, bronze, softer metals, and hardened steels, including Nikasil cylinders.
Plateau Finish Technology: Creates a consistent, oil-retaining plateau finish with a cross-hatch pattern, essential for proper piston ring seating, reduced friction, and optimized lubrication.
Self-Centering and Self-Aligning: The flexible design ensures uniform contact and consistent finishing throughout the bore, requiring minimal operator skill and no complex setup.
Deburring and Surface Finishing: Effectively removes burrs from cross-drilled holes and eliminates cut, torn, and folded metal from bore surfaces.
Durable Construction: Manufactured by Brush Research, a leader in honing technology, ensuring professional-grade quality and reliability.

Applications

The BC 8MM 180AO FLEX HONE® is an indispensable tool for professional mechanics and machinists in numerous applications. It is widely used for deglazing cylinder walls in small engines and other combustion cylinders to ensure proper piston ring seating and oil retention. This hone is also highly effective for surface finishing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valve guides, lifter bores, and brake master cylinders. Its ability to deburr cross-drilled holes makes it ideal for improving the integrity and performance of various machined components in automotive and industrial settings.