The Use of the Flex-Hone® Tool in Fluid Power Technology

We supply flexible honing tools to pump manufacturers and manufacturers of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, among others. Fluid technology is a form of power transmission that uses a liquid or gas for the conversion and distribution of power, while simultaneously providing extremely high force and torque values. With the help of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders, fluid power systems generate linear movements and can transmit power equivalent to that of electrical and mechanical drives.

Cylinder Deburring and Surface Finishing
As a long-standing supplier to the fluid power industry, we understand the importance of deburring and surface finishing tools for quality assurance and cost control. Unlike rigid honing tools, our Flex-Hone® tools are self-centering, self-aligning to the bore, and self-compensating for wear. Flex-Hone® are, however, not designed for high-volume material removal. Instead, these high-quality deburring brushes remove fractured, folded, and torn metal while gently smoothing cylinder walls. The Flex-Hone® tool is a flexible, resilient honing tool that grinds at low pressure and low temperature, without damaging the base metal. With their abrasive globules and flexible nylon filaments, our cylinder honing tools are also versatile, reliable, and easy to use. Flexible honing tools can be mounted in most machine spindles and can be used on-site with handheld power tools or in the factory with CNC equipment, robotic arms, or machining centers.

Fluid Power Applications for Flexible Honing Tools
Manufacturers of hydraulic cylinders use Flex-Hone®, to create a plateau finish for optimal lubrication. By eliminating surface irregularities and reducing peaks to a uniform height, cylinder honing tools reduce oil consumption and support the anti-wear performance of hydraulic oils. In addition to single and double-acting hydraulic cylinders, Flex-Hone® tools are also used in hydraulic plunger cylinders and metal bodies for hydraulic motors.