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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Camel Hair Brush Multi Pack
Useful for dusting and cleaning embedding center, balances, and sensitive instruments. Camel hair is mounted on wooden handle with metal ferrule.
Size: < 1.59 mm, 1.59 mm, 3.18 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Camel Hair Brush, < 1.59 mm
Useful for dusting and cleaning embedding center, balances, and sensitive instruments. Camel hair is mounted on wooden handle with metal ferrule.
Size: < 1.59 mm
Andwin Scientific SPRING END BRUSHES 5/PK
The Flask and Bottle Brushes have white, natural bristles that are mounted on a flexible plastic handle. The handle's angled design allows users to each past narrow necks. This product is recommended for cleaning 250 mL volumetric flasks. The brush h
World Precision Instrument Glover Bulldog Clamp,8cm,str
- Straight, smooth tips
- 8cm long
- Tension adjustment
Roboz Surgical DOU SIDE NYLON BRISTLE BRU 3/P
Double sided nylon brush. Perfect for cleaning blades, hinges, and serrated areas of all surgical instruments. 7in length. 5mm and 10mm bristles.
Essendant Counter Brush, Tampico Fill, 8"" Long, Tan Handle
Ergonomic molded handle ensures comfortable use. Thick, full, resilient bristles are ideal for pushing sawdust, glass and electronic parts debris. Lanyard hole enables hang-hook storage.
Shields Dina Corporation CYLINDER BRUSH LG 2-3/4 D 20L
CYLINDER BRUSH LARGE, BRUSH-2-3/4in D, 20in OVERALL LENGTH
MSC Clarke Lite Grit Disc Brush, 26 inch, Fine Grit, Black
The Clarke Lite Grit Disc Brush is designed for 26 inch scrubbers and features a black pad color with a fine grit grade, making it suitable for scrubbing floors. It is specifically intended for use with the Focus II 26 inch Scrubber and is classified as a scrubbing brush.
- Scrubbing brush product type
- Suitable for scrubbing floors
- Fine grit grade
- 26 inch diameter
- Black pad color
- Designed for use with Focus II 26 inch scrubbers
- Manufactured in the United States