--- product_id: 240071419 title: "Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8\" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1)" brand: "flex-hone" price: "€ 48.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Flex Hone" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/240071419-brush-research-bc5818-flex-hone-5-8-16mm-diameter-180 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Versatile surface finishing & deburring Fits 4mm to 3" cylinders Multiple abrasive types & grits Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) **Brand:** flex-hone **Price:** € 48.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Elevate your cylinder finishing game—because precision is the new power move. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) by flex-hone - **How much does it cost?** € 48.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/240071419-brush-research-bc5818-flex-hone-5-8-16mm-diameter-180) ## Best For - flex-hone enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted flex-hone brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Metal Construction:** Built to last with robust metal materials, providing reliable performance job after job. - • **Flawless Surface Finishing:** Delivers smooth, professional-grade finishes on brake, wheel, hydraulic, and pneumatic cylinders. - • **Precision Fit for Every Job:** Covers cylinder diameters from 4mm up to 3 inches for unmatched versatility. - • **Cross-Hole Deburring Mastery:** Effortlessly cleans and deburrs hard-to-reach cross holes, ensuring optimal performance. - • **Customizable Abrasive Options:** Choose from a variety of abrasive types and grits tailored to your specific project needs. ## Overview The BRM Small Flex Hone (16mm / 5/8") is a versatile, durable metal tool designed for precision surface finishing and cross-hole deburring on cylinders ranging from 4mm to 3 inches. Ideal for brake, wheel, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications, it offers multiple abrasive options to customize your workflow and achieve professional results every time. ## Description The Flex-Hone® tool was originally created by Brush Research Manufacturing to deglaze cylinder walls in automotive applications. Brush Research embraced the benefits of a plateau finish and pioneered the concept of plateau honing culminating in the introduction of the Flex-Hone tool in 1972. The Flex-Hone has gained many nicknames over the years and including ball hone, ball style hone, flexihone, dingleberry hone, bead brush, glaze breaker and glaze buster. Flexible honing with the Flex-Hone tool produces an oil holding cross hatch pattern and a true plateau finish free of cut, torn and folded metal. Any type or size of cylinder can benefit from the Flex-Hone®. These abrasive bead style brushes are produced in standard diameters from 4mm to 36 inches. Nine abrasive types are offered including silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, boron carbide and diamond allowing the tool to be tailored to finish any base material. A choice of 11 different grit selections are available for precise control of finish parameters. The elimination of peaks results in rapid ring seating, better oil control, reduced seepage in hydraulic and pneumatic applications and provides better seal performance and longer seal life. Successful applications include firearm chambers, shotgun barrels, musical instruments, combustion chambers, air compressors, pumps, valve bodies, valve guides, brake cylinders, wheel cylinders and the list goes on and on. Flex-Hone® tools are also very effective for deburring cross drilled holes, port radiusing and edge blending. Because of its unique construction, the Flex-Hone is self-centering, self-aligning, and self-compensating for wear so it does not require an elaborate set-up or special training. Deburring can be effectively automated and combined in the machining process to allow a complete cylinder finish in one operation or it can be employed as a secondary operation with equal results. ## Features - [QUALITY]- Proudly Made in the USA. The FLEX-HONE is long lasting, lowering total cost of use compared to other brush options. - [DESIGN]- The FLEX-HONE is manufactured to be self-centering, self-aligning and self-compensating for wear for easy use. - [FINISHING BENEFITS]- Offered in a wide variety of grits and abrasives to allow machinists to achieve specific finishing tolerances as well as a beautiful crosshatch finish. - [CROSSHOLE DEBURRING]- Ideal for finishing and deburring simultaneously in a single setup. Can be used in virtually any rotating spindle. - [SILICON CARBIDE ABRASIVE]- Excellent on mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron and other softer ferrous materials. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002XUL130 | | Best Sellers Rank | #82,444 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #31 in Flex Hones | | Brand Name | Flex-Hone | | Bristle Type | Crimped Wire | | Color | Silver | | Compatible Material | Aluminum,automotive,metal | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (85) | | Grit Material Type | Silicon Carbide | | Grit Number | 180 | | Grit Type | 180 | | Included Components | BC 5/8" (16MM) 180SC FLEX-HONE | | Item Diameter | 0.63 inches | | Item Dimensions | 8 x 1 x 8 inches | | Item Display Dimensions | 11.5 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches | | Item Type Name | Hone Tool | | Manufacturer | BRUSH RESEARCH MFG CO | | Material Type | Silicon Carbide | | Model | BC5818 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | BC5818 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding, Polishing, Deburring | | UPC | 843469128799 638889091095 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Manufacturers Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Flex-Hone - **Bristle Type:** Crimped Wire - **Color:** Silver - **Grit Material:** Silicon Carbide - **Material:** Silicon Carbide ## Images ![Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31b-IxM2VNL.jpg) ![Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lmZXPFSZL.jpg) ![Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41itOYlPQwL.jpg) ![Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cd3+2jIcL.jpg) ![Brush Research BC5818 FLEX-HONE®, 5/8" (16mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide Abrasive (Pack of 1) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FcAst9eLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/240071419-brush-research-bc5818-flex-hone-5-8-16mm-diameter-180](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/240071419-brush-research-bc5818-flex-hone-5-8-16mm-diameter-180) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-23*