We’re excited to launch Tech Tips, a new series of quick, practical insights to help you get the best performance from your sweeping equipment.
But Tech Tips isn’t just a blog series — it’s part of a brand-new Resource section coming soon to our website. This section will include maintenance advice, troubleshooting guides, how-to downloads, and more. It’s designed to be a go-to library for operators, fleet managers, and distributors who want to sweep smarter.
To kick things off, let’s tackle a simple but important maintenance question:
Is It Time to Replace Your Street Sweeper Broom?
To determine if it’s time for a replacement, measure from the outer bristle tips to the broom core:
- Main Brooms: Replace at 7.0 inches
- Gutter Brooms: Replace at 6.0 inches
Broom Down Pressure: Why It Matters
Too much pressure? You’ll lose the flicking action and wear out bristles faster.
Too little pressure? You won’t pick up debris effectively.
How to Check It:
- Lower the broom and rotate it at normal speed while stationary.
- Lift and inspect the sweeping path: it should be 2–4 inches wide.
Pro Tip from Keystone
Use high-quality broom filaments from Keystone Plastics for reliable, long-lasting performance.
Bonus: Use the Bristle Wear Ruler!
To make it easier to measure broom wear, use our fun and functional Bristle Wear Ruler!
- If your main broom is at or below 7.0″, it’s time to replace.
- For gutter brooms, the replacement point is 6.0″.
DOWNLOAD: When to Change Your Broom
Need a ruler or want to suggest a Tech Tip topic?
Email us at info@kpbrush.com and we’ll send one your way.
Looking Ahead: Your Go-To Resource Center
This Tech Tip is just the beginning. Soon, you’ll be able to browse, download, and share helpful tools from our dedicated Resource section, including:
- Maintenance tips like this one
- Product guides
- Broom selection charts
- Operator best practices