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BoltClean / Adjustable · Circular brushes

ARG external thread cleaner

For bolts and studs with varying diameters. Spring-mounted circular brushes clean the external thread; the head adjusts to the required size.

What matters when selecting a tool.

In addition to the nominal diameter, selection depends on the clearance above the stud, its protrusion and the distance to the next component. For long studs, a suitable solution using an extension or ARG offset gearbox can be agreed.

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BoltClean ARG cleaning head with drive in use at WSD
For your initial selection

Models & technical specifications

Technical overview
ModelThreadExternal Ø mmMax. min⁻¹Weight kgLength* mmAdapter mmBrushes
ARG-1027M10–M271005002,2200133
ARG-2055M22–M521505005,1200135
ARG-3570M36–M681605005,8200136
ARG-5090M52–M901853007,1200136
ARG-90120M86–M1202122509,32200166

Specify the appropriate version.

For ARG-2055, ARG-3570 and ARG-5090, the current model table specifies narrower ranges than older data sheets. The current values are shown here. Special sizes within the manufacturer’s stated overall range of M8–M230 are designed separately.

* Length: cleaning travel for external cleaners, overall length for IRK. Maximum speed is an upper limit, not a general operating recommendation. The documentation for the supplied version is authoritative.

Product documentation

Data sheet & manual

The PDFs are original manufacturer documents in the stated language. For operation, the instructions belonging to the supplied version apply.

Technical note

Speed & version status

ARG with extension: The manual UMAN|BC|ARG|002-20250721-EN requires the maximum speed to be halved when used with an extension and/or clamping connections. The table values do not apply unchanged to these combinations.
Different size ranges in the data sheet

The supplied data sheet lists ARG-2055 as M20–M55, ARG-3570 as M35–M70 and ARG-5090 as M50–M90. The manufacturer’s online table lists M22–M52, M36–M68 and M52–M90. The model finder uses the narrower ranges. For borderline sizes, WSD confirms the specific version.

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What thread do you need to clean?

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