Brushes
Tools consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a handle that are used to clean, scrub, or apply a liquid or powder to a surface; products are available in several sizes, and may be used for specific applications.
Some laboratory brushes are used for manual cleaning of laboratory glassware and plasticware. These typically have a handle with terminal, central or lateral bristles to effectively clean specific types of labware and vessels. Most laboratory brushes are autoclavable or washable for repeated use. They are sold individually or as sets with different dimensions to allow for effective cleaning of a wide range of vessel sizes. Brushes may be tapered or tipped with a cotton wad or fine bristle tuft for effective cleaning of tube bases.
Other brushes may be used to clean weighing pans of balances or for other specific tasks.
What are Laboratory Brushes Made of?
Brush handles can be made of wood, of durable plastics such as polypropylene, or of metals such as brass or stainless-steel wire. The bristles can be made from a range of materials depending on the brush type:
• Nylon bristles are tough, hard wearing, and resistant to aggressive chemicals
• Natural bristles (for example goat hair) are suitable for more delicate cleaning
• White silk bristles are suitable for general use
What Types of Laboratory Brushes are Available?
• General-purpose cleaning brushes
• Test tube brushes
• Beaker or bottle brushes
• Burette or pipette brushes
• Flask brushes, with a bent handle for easy access to awkward corners
• Measuring cylinder brushes
• Chromatography brushes for injector and detector ports
• Centrifuge brushes
• Sieve brushes
• Square tank brushes
Tisch Scientific TE-33392 Motor Brushes, 110 VOLT VFC Motors, 2/set
TE-33392 Motor Brushes, 110 VOLT VFC Motors, 2/set
MSC Wooster Brush RR314-4 1/2 5/16" Nap, Mini Roller Cover 4-1/2" Wide, Includes Roller Cover
Wooster Brush RR314-4 1/2 5/16" Nap, Mini Roller Cover 4-1/2" Wide, Includes Roller Cover
Sklar Instruments Surgical Scrub Brush, Sklar 4 1/4 in. Surgical Scrub Brush Standard, Plastic with Nylon Bristles - Pack of 12.
Surgical Scrub Brush, Sklar. 4 1/4 in. Surgical Scrub Brush Standard, Plastic with Nylon Bristles - Pack of 12. Sklar's Standard Surgical Scrub Brush features hard nylon bristles used to remove debris and microorganisms from the hands, nails, and forearms in order to reduce and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These brushes are available for single and bulk purchase. The length of this brush is 4-1/4 inches.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Deck Brush Head, 2" Brown Palmyra Bristles, 10" Brush
Deck Brush Head, 2" Brown Palmyra Bristles, 10" Brush
Cole-Parmer Nylon Micro Brush, 3.5" Handle, 2.5"L x 0.25" Dia Brush; 12/Pk
Nylon Micro Brush, 3.5" Handle, 2.5"L x 0.25" Dia Brush; 12/PkBrush design is ideal for cleaning 2- to 100-ml centrifuge tubes, micro tubes, and a variety of other containers.
Chemglass Life Sciences Brush, Glassware Cleaning, Foam Tip, 20" OAL
Brush, Glassware Cleaning, Foam Tip, 20" OAL. These laboratory brushes feature polypropylene bristles with foam bristles at the tip. Excellent for use with wide mouth bottles, graduated cylinders, beakers etc. Width of brush tip is 2¿. MADE IN USA.
Essendant Deck Brush Head, 10"" Wide, Polypropylene Bristles
Narrow hardwood block enables enhanced pressure transfer for more effective scrubbing. Two threaded handle holes allow you to switch orientation to achieve even bristle wear. For use with threaded 1 1/8-inch diameter handles (sold separately).
Electron Microscopy Sciences Camel Hair Round Brush, 9" OAL
Useful for dusting and cleaning embedding center, balances, and sensitive instruments. Camel hair is mounted on wooden handle with metal ferrule. Round, camel hair has full body and slightly pointed tip. Brush size 3/4" diameter x 1 1/2" long.
OAL: 9"