Paintbrush Manufacturing Glossary

Question 1

Phrase:

Paint brush making machine / paint brush machine

Answer

Industrial machine that automates the main steps of paint brush production such as bristle insertion, gluing, trimming and finishing to produce complete brushes at scale.

Question 2

Phrase:

brush making machine

Answer

General term for machines used to manufacture different types of brushes (paint, cleaning, industrial), usually including tufting, trimming and finishing units

Question 3

Phrase:

automatic paint brush making machine / high-speed paint brush making machine

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Fully or semi-automatic paint brush machine with integrated feeding, tufting, gluing and trimming that minimizes manual labor and increases output speed.

Question 4

Phrase:

brush tufting machine / drilling and tufting machine

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Machine that drills holes in the handle or block and inserts tufts of filament or bristle into these holes in a programmed pattern.

Question 5

Phrase:

paint brush production line

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A complete set of coordinated machines (tufting, gluing, trimming, ferrule forming, handle assembly, packaging) arranged to produce paint brushes continuously.

Question 6

Phrase:

filament extrusion line / monofilament extrusion line

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Production line that melts polymer pellets and extrudes them into continuous synthetic filaments (PET, PBT, nylon) which are later cut and processed into brush bristles.

Question 7

Phrase:

filament cutting and blending machine

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Equipment that cuts synthetic filaments to specified lengths, mixes different diameters, colors or materials, and prepares the bristle bundles for tufting.

Question 8

Phrase:

ferrule forming machine / ferrule making machine

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Machine that forms metal ferrules from strip metal (tin-plate, stainless steel, brass), shapes and crimps them to fit the handle and bristle bundle.

Question 9

Phrase:

handle making machine / wooden handle making machine

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Machine that forms metal ferrules from strip metal (tin-plate, stainless steel, brass), shapes and crimps them to fit the handle and bristle bundle.

Question 10

Phrase:

brush trimming and flagging machine

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Equipment that trims bristles to a defined profile and mechanically “flags” (splits) the tips to improve paint load and spreading performance.

Question 11

Phrase:

paint brush gluing and setting machine

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Machine that dispenses epoxy or other setting compounds into the ferrule or drilled holes to fix the bristles in place before curing.

Question 12

Phrase:

round brush making machine / oval brush machinery

Answer

Specialized brush making equipment designed to produce round or oval paint brushes with specific tuft configurations and ferrule shapes.

Question 13

Phrase:

paint brush packing machine / automatic paint brush packaging machine / flow wrap machine

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Automatic system that packs finished brushes or brush sets into bags, flow packs, blister cards or boxes for retail sale.

Question 14

Phrase:

used brush making machine / second-hand brush machinery

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Pre-owned brush making equipment offered at lower cost, often searched by factories that want to expand capacity with limited investment.

Question 15

Phrase:

natural bristle paint brush / natural bristle

Answer

Paint brush using bristles made from animal hair (typically hog or boar hair), valued for high paint load and performance with solvent-based paints.

Question 16

Phrase:

China bristle / white bristle / black bristle

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Trade terms for natural hog bristle from China, usually sorted by color and quality grade, widely used in professional and industrial paint brushes.

Question 17

Phrase:

synthetic paint brush filament / synthetic bristle

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Generic term for artificial filaments (e.g. PET, PBT, nylon) engineered to mimic natural bristle properties while offering durability and compatibility with water-based paints.

Question 18

Phrase:

PBT filament / PET filament / nylon filament for paint brushes

Answer

Specific polymer filaments extruded into fine fibers, each with different stiffness, solvent resistance and cost characteristics used for brush bristles.

Question 19

Phrase:

tapered filament / tapered synthetic filament

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Filament that gradually reduces in diameter towards the tip, improving paint release, smoothness of finish and reducing brush marks.

Question 20

Phrase:

flagged filament / flagged bristle

Answer

Bristle or filament whose tips have been mechanically split (“flagged”) to increase surface area, paint holding capacity and coverage.

Question 21

Phrase:

mixed bristle paint brush / bristle and filament blend

Answer

Brush that combines natural bristle and synthetic filament in one head to balance cost, durability and paint application properties.

Question 22

Phrase:

epoxy resin for paint brush setting / epoxy setting compound

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Two-component or single-component adhesive poured into the ferrule or holes to permanently lock the bristles in place once cured.

Question 23

Phrase:

solvent-resistant epoxy / water-based epoxy

Answer

Formulations of epoxy specifically engineered to withstand either solvent-based or water-based paints without softening or degradation in use.

Question 24

Phrase:

paint brush ferrule / stainless steel ferrule / tin-plated ferrule / brass ferrule

Answer

Metal band that connects the handle and the bristle bundle; ferrules may be made of stainless steel, tin-plated steel or brass depending on corrosion resistance and price.

Question 25

Phrase:

wooden paint brush handle / beech handle / birch handle

Answer

Handles made from hardwood species (such as beech or birch), often shaped, sanded and lacquered for strength, ergonomics and appearance.

Question 26

Phrase:

plastic paint brush handle / PP handle / ABS handle

Answer

Handles molded from plastic materials like PP or ABS, sometimes with integrated hanging holes or color coding and often used in cost-sensitive mass-market products.

Question 27

Phrase:

rubberized handle / soft-grip handle

Answer

Paint brush handle with a soft, often TPR, overmold or coating to improve grip and reduce fatigue during prolonged use.

Question 28

Phrase:

blister card packaging / blister-packed paint brush / double blister

Answer

Retail packaging format where the brush or brush set is sealed to a printed card with a transparent plastic blister; widely used for DIY and mass-market channels.

Question 29

Phrase:

color box / gift box / retail box for paint brush set

Answer

Printed cardboard box packaging used for brush sets and higher-end products, providing branding space and better shelf presentation.

Question 30

Phrase:

bulk pack / bulk packaging

Answer

Simple packaging (e.g. poly bag, master carton) for large quantities of brushes intended for wholesalers, industrial users or repackaging.

Question 31

Phrase:

low-VOC adhesive / VOC-compliant materials for brushes

Answer

Adhesives and coatings formulated to minimize volatile organic compounds so finished brushes and their components meet environmental and regulatory requirements.

Question 32

Phrase:

wholesale paint brushes / paint brushes bulk wholesale

Answer

B2B offer or search phrase for purchasing large quantities of paint brushes at discounted wholesale prices.

Question 33

Phrase:

paint brushes wholesale distributor / paint brushes wholesale supplier

Answer

Company that buys paint brushes in bulk from manufacturers and resells them to retailers, contractors, schools or industrial customers.

Question 34

Phrase:

professional paint brushes wholesale / trade paint brushes

Answer

Wholesale segment focused on higher-quality brushes aimed at professional painters, decorators and contractors rather than DIY consumers.

Question 35

Phrase:

paint brush supplier / paint brush manufacturer / paint brush factory

Answer

Generic B2B terms for companies that produce or supply paint brushes to other businesses, often used together with location keywords (e.g. “China paint brush manufacturer”).

Question 36

Phrase:

OEM paint brush manufacturer / OEM paint brushes

Answer

Manufacturer that produces paint brushes according to another company’s specifications and brand, often including custom colors, handles and packaging.

Question 37

Phrase:

ODM paint brush manufacturer / ODM wall paint brush factory

Answer

Manufacturer that offers its own brush designs and allows customers to brand them, typically handling both product development and production.

Question 38

Phrase:

private label paint brush / private label paint brush set

Answer

Paint brushes produced by a manufacturer but branded with the customer’s own retail brand name, common for supermarkets, DIY chains and art brands.

Question 39

Phrase:

custom paint brush / custom logo paint brush

Answer

Brushes tailored to specific customer requirements such as unique handle designs, special filaments, custom sizes or printed logos on the handle or ferrule.

Question 40

Phrase:

paint brush set wholesale / paint brush set in blister packing

Answer

Wholesale offers for multi-piece brush sets packaged together, often targeting retail chains, e-commerce sellers and promotional products.

Question 41

Phrase:

art paint brush set wholesale / artist paint brushes wholesale

Answer

Wholesale supply of fine art and hobby brushes (e.g. for watercolor, acrylic, oil) aimed at art stores, education and craft markets.

Question 42

Phrase:

industrial paint brushes supplier / industrial paint brush manufacturer

Answer

Producer or distributor of brushes used in industrial painting, coating and maintenance, often with specific chemical or temperature resistance.

Question 43

Phrase:

paint roller and paint brush manufacturer / painting tools supplier

Answer

Combined product category where the factory supplies both brushes and rollers plus related tools (scrapers, trays, etc.) to broaden its offer.

Question 44

Phrase:

B2B paint brush marketplace / paint brush buyers and importers

Answer

Online platforms where manufacturers and international buyers connect to trade paint brushes and related painting tools.

Question 45

Phrase:

paint brush exporter / paint brush importer

Answer

Company specialized in exporting paint brushes to foreign markets or importing them from overseas manufacturers for domestic resale.

Question 46

Phrase:

paint brush market report / paint brush set market report / market analysis

Answer

Industry and market research documents that analyze global or regional demand, price trends, competition and growth forecasts for paint brushes.

Question 47

Phrase:

MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)

Answer

The smallest quantity of paint brushes or brush sets that a supplier is willing to produce or sell in a single order.

Question 48

Phrase:

lead time / production lead time

Answer

Time between placing an order and receiving the finished brushes, including production and packing.

Question 49

Phrase:

FOB / CIF / EXW / DAP / DDP

Answer

International commercial terms (Incoterms) that define which party pays for freight, insurance, customs duties and where the risk passes from seller to buyer.

Question 50

Phrase:

HS code / customs code for paint brushes

Answer

Harmonized System classification number used in customs documentation for international trade of paint brushes.

Question 51

Phrase:

payment terms: T/T, L/C

Answer

Agreed method and timing of payment, such as bank transfer (telegraphic transfer) with deposit and balance, or letter of credit.

Question 52

Phrase:

sample policy / free sample / sample cost

Answer

Conditions under which the manufacturer provides product samples to potential buyers, including whether they are free and who pays the freight.

Question 53

Phrase:

capacity per month / supply ability

Answer

Stated maximum monthly production quantity a factory can supply, often used by buyers to judge if a supplier can support their volume.

Question 54

Phrase:

delivery time / shipment time

Answer

Stated time frame for shipping the order after confirmation, sometimes distinct from production lead time.

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