Flex-Hone Tool BC23432 2-3/4" 320 Grit Silicon Carbide Cylinder Hone

Brush Research Flex-Hone Tool

The Flex-Hone tool, developed by Brush Research Manufacturing, is designed to deglaze cylinder walls and produce a plateau finish. Originally created for automotive applications, it pioneered the concept of plateau honing in 1972. Known by various nicknames such as ball hone, dingleberry hone, or glaze breaker, this flexible honing tool creates an oil-holding cross-hatch pattern and a true plateau finish, free from imperfections.

Key Features

• Brand: Flex-Hone
• Manufacturer: Brush Research
• Model: BC23432
• Series: BC Series
• Abrasive Type: Silicon Carbide
• Diameter: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm)
• Grit Size: 320 Grit
• Produces an oil-holding cross-hatch pattern
• Achieves a true plateau finish
• Eliminates peaks for rapid ring seating and improved oil control
• Reduces seepage in hydraulic and pneumatic applications
• Enhances seal performance and longevity
• Self-centering, self-aligning, and self-compensating for wear
• Suitable for deburring cross-drilled holes, port radiusing, and edge blending

Applications

Flex-Hone tools can be used on virtually any type or size of cylinder. Common applications include:

• Firearm chambers
• Shotgun barrels
• Musical instruments
• Combustion chambers
• Air compressors
• Pumps
• Valve bodies and guides
• Brake and wheel cylinders

Specifications

• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Diameter: 2-3/4" (70 mm)
• Grit: 320
• Tool Type: Cylinder Hone
• Product Number: BC23432