Thunderon® Brushes

In the electronics, printing, and medical device industries, static electricity can be a major, and sometimes, life-threatening issue. For this reason, static electricity control is an essential strategy that needs to be planned for. One method of controlling for static electricity is to use brushes with conductive or static dissipative filaments. One such line of brushes is called Thunderon®. Thunderon® brushes come in two varieties: Pure Thunderon® and Thunderon® mixed with Goat Hair. Thunderon® is a is a very thin (0.0015" diameter) organic conductive fiber, made from copper sulfide (Cu₉S₅) that is chemically bonded to acrylic and Nylon fibers. This outer layer becomes a part of the host fiber itself, which precludes the 'flaking' problem experienced by other conductive fibers. The fiber diameter is 0.004 cm, with a conductive layer of 300~1,000Å, and an electrical specific resistance of 10^-1 - 10^-2 W/cm. Thunderon® offers far greater control of static electricity, and superiority in overall performance, than carbon coated conductive fiber. The fiber will dissipate a charge on any electrically charged surface; static charges that makes dirt and particles adhere to work surfaces. Thunderon® brushes have several advantages:

·        Wear resistance against abrasion
·        Unmatched corona discharge
·        Superb conductivity
·        Antibacterial effect due to the presence of the copper ion
 Thunderon® mixed with Goat Hair will dissipate a charge on any electrically charged surface. The ultra-soft Goat Hair combined with the anti-static properties of Thunderon® make this brush perfect for applications requiring electrical conductivity, static dissipation, or EMI shielding properties. Gordon Brush® offers a variety of Thunderon® brushes in standard styles and shapes to accommodate your exact needs. Brush styles range from the SST Series (pencil style handles) to the Aluminum Handle Series (metal toothbrush style) to the Dissipative Brushes. The Dissipative Brushes are made with two standard handle shapes, similar to drafting brushes. Both handle styles are made with black conductive plastic that has a surface resistivity of 10⁵.
 All brush styles with 100% Thunderon® material are very soft because of the fineness of the fiber. The Thunderon®/Goat Hair mixture, while still quite soft, is stiffer than 100% Thunderon® and is less expensive.
 GordonBrush® also offers Thunderon® in a variety of styles including strip, cylinder, handheld, and block brushes. Just let us know your needs, and we will design the perfect brush for you. We even manufacture other brushes for ESD and cleanroom applications. If a brush exists, we have it…if it doesn't, we'll make it!