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
MSC Made in USA # 2 13/16" Long x 1/2" Wide Horsehair Acid Brush 6-1/8" Overall Length, Tin Handle, For Use with Flux & Solvents
Made in USA # 2 13/16" Long x 1/2" Wide Horsehair Acid Brush 6-1/8" Overall Length, Tin Handle, For Use with Flux & Solvents
MSC Premier Paint Roller 2653-10 1" Synthetic Chip Brush 1-3/4" Bristle Length, 5-1/2" Plastic Handle
Premier Paint Roller 2653-10 1" Synthetic Chip Brush 1-3/4" Bristle Length, 5-1/2" Plastic Handle
MSC Premier Paint Roller WV-40 4" Hog Chip Brush 2" Bristle Length, 7" Wood Handle
Premier Paint Roller WV-40 4" Hog Chip Brush 2" Bristle Length, 7" Wood Handle
MSC Premier Paint Roller 1543 2" Flat Synthetic Varnish Brush 2-1/2" Bristle Length, 7" Wood Handle
Premier Paint Roller 1543 2" Flat Synthetic Varnish Brush 2-1/2" Bristle Length, 7" Wood Handle
MSC Premier Paint Roller WV-20 2" Hog Chip Brush 1-3/4" Bristle Length, 5" Wood Handle
Premier Paint Roller WV-20 2" Hog Chip Brush 1-3/4" Bristle Length, 5" Wood Handle
MSC PFERD Broom Head, 36 Inch, Coarse Sweep, Maroon Synthetic Fill, 3 Inch Trim
This broom head is designed for heavy-duty sweeping of concrete and other rough surfaces. It is constructed from painted hardwood with two threaded holes. The water-resistant brown plastic fibers can be used wet or dry, are oil-resistant, and easy to clean, making it ideal for brushing construction rubble like gravel and grit.
- Designed for heavy-duty sweeping of concrete and rough surfaces
- Constructed from painted hardwood
- Features two threaded holes
- Water-resistant brown plastic fibers for wet or dry use
- Oil-resistant and easy to clean
- Ideal for brushing construction rubble, gravel, and grit
- Overall length of 36 inches
- Trim length of 3 inches