The Stiff Bassine Broom Head, 450mm (Draper Tools Group, DR43773) is a replacement broom head designed for heavy-duty sweeping of coarse debris and outdoor surfaces. Its primary use is to remove leaves, gravel, mud and larger workshop detritus where a firmer brushing action is required than a soft broom can provide. The 450mm working width gives a good balance between coverage and manoeuvrability for yards, garages and site use.

This broom head uses natural bassine fibre bristles, a stiff plant fibre prized for abrasion resistance and good sweeping performance on uneven surfaces. The fibres are retained in a solid hardwood block, typically beech, finished with a protective lacquer to reduce swelling and extend service life. A pressed steel ferrule secures the fibres and block; the ferrule is supplied with a corrosion-resistant finish. The head is designed to accept a standard tapered wooden handle; if using a threaded handle, a simple adaptor will be required. There is no specialised drive or thread form on the head itself. Where applicable, materials are supplied in line with Draper Tools’ quality controls and material safety requirements, including relevant UK chemical registration and consumer safety obligations.

Typical applications for this 450mm stiff bassine broom head include grounds maintenance, builders’ yards, warehouses, agricultural yards and general workshop sweeping. It is particularly useful for clearing loose mortar, concrete spill, stones and damp leaves from rough or textured surfaces where stiffer bristles provide better agitation and pickup than softer synthetic brushes.

Key benefits include the natural bassine fibre’s abrasion resistance and firmness, the hardwood block’s dimensional stability when lacquer-treated, and the ferrule’s resistance to rust in normal outdoor service. The head is compatible with commonly used tapered handles, allowing easy replacement without specialised fittings. Its construction offers a cost-effective, durable option for applications where brush wear is accelerated by coarse material.

Duchy Fasteners stocks the Draper Stiff Bassine Broom Head (450mm, DR43773) in single units and trade packs; handles and adaptors are available separately. Contact Duchy Fasteners for current stock sizes and pack quantities.