Shanghai Bursten Industrial Co, Ltd.
Seal brush for Aircraft
2025-11-04
Exposed wheel wells are a common part of many aircraft, including Boeing. The front and rear wheels do not go all the way into the plane, but rather retract into an exposed opening. This design is intentional since it allows for better ground clearance and cargo capacity. The problem with this engineering though is it requires constant maintenance due to wear and tear. The rear wheels of the aircraft are still spinning at a high rate of speed when they are retracted. Typically, a brake is applied to slow the wheel down once the aircraft has taken off but if the brake fails, the gear cannot retract. This leaves the wheels spinning at extremely high velocities, causing wear on the bearings.
Bursten brush filament is a better solution for wheel wells since its durability and flexibility with temperatures can slow the rotation of the wheel without causing significant wear.
Our Seal brush can withstand temperatures from -40°C up to 200°C. Even with the wide temperature range, Seal brush still remains flexible. In addition to being flexible, XtraSeal has an extremely long lifespan and can help mitigate airflow.
Our brush solution offers:
- Environmental benefits – no more flying dust and debris
- Less wear & tear – durable brush has extremely long lifespan
- Cost effective benefits – less maintenance means less cost
In addition to helping the rear wheels, Bursten brush can also be beneficial for front wheels of aircraft. Unlike the rear wheels, the front wheel does not have a brake and is still spinning freely at a high tangential velocity even after it retracts. A special metal shoe is used to stop the wheel; however, this creates lots of heat and smoke, damage to the tire, and wears on the shoe. Bursten brush can be used in conjunction with the shoe or by itself to gradually slow the wheel without causing damage to the tire.
The engineering design staff at Bursten is ready to help you customize your brush solution. Our full-service team helps take the responsibility off in-house engineering teams, so you can get the problem solved!
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TEL: 008613781822862
ADD: Building 1, No 115, Lane 1276, Nanle Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201611, China
Address:Building 1, No 115, Lane 1276, Nanle Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201611, China
Tel：008613781822862
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