The Norton Rapid Strip carbon steel wire wheel brush mounts on hand-held drills to strip and remove paint, rust, and coatings with high-speed chiseling action that cleans the substrate in one step. The reversible hex-mandrel shaft allows the unit to run in reverse and eliminates slippage. Operating the wire brush generates minimal heat and low pressure, which helps avoid smearing and distortion to the workpiece. The flexible metal strands in the brush are secured to protect against wire splinters and edge tearing. The wire brush is self-sharpening.

Rotary action abrasive wheels and wire brushes attach provide aggressive free-cutting action for stripping, cleaning, and light burr removal on wood, plastic, masonry, fiberglass, and metal. The standard fastening type is an arbor hole in the center of the brush or wheel.

Norton Abrasives manufactures sanding, grinding, and polishing abrasives. The company, founded in 1885, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards 9000 and 14001 for quality and environmental management.