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
Andwin Scientific 1.3CM TESTTUBE BRUSH NAT 10/PK
The Test Tube Brushes feature a radial tip that can efficiently clean test tubes and narrow mouth glassware. Its tip also offers protection of glasswares. The brush has an overall length of 20 centimeters and its brush head has a dimension of 3 inches. The brush's bristles are made of nylon. It is sold in a pack of 10.
CARLISLE SANITARY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS PINT BOTTLE BRUSH - WHITE CS/6
NC1959169 PINT BOTTLE BRUSH - WHITE CS/6
Grainger Radial End Lab Brush, 20 Overall Length, Brush, 6-inches Long X 2 3/8-inch Diameter
Cylinder/Bottle Brush, Nylon Bristles, 20 in. L x 2- 3/8 in. dia., Sell Pack: 1 EA, Sparkling clean glassware with less effort
Ihc World LLC MEDIUM BRUSHES FOR HISTOLOGY
Brushes For Histology Section Manipulation, medium, 3 pcs/pack
Ted Pella Inc Sable Brushes, #00, 1.0mm W x 7.0mm L, 3/pk
For precise manipulation of TEM specimen grids and samples, dusting of SEM samples and photographic materials or photographic spotting. Sable hairs are springy and relatively fine. Length of hairs are short for better manipulation. Enameled wood handles and seamless nickel ferrules. Offered in packages of 3 brushes. Measurements taken just above ferrule.
Grainger #4 Artist Camel Hair Paint Brush, Soft, for Latex Based, 1 EA
The WOOSTER artist brush has camel hair bristles and is designed for use with watercolors. Seamless nickel-plated copper ferrule.
Cole-Parmer Nylon Radial/SS Stem Tube Brush, 8" Handle, 3"L x 0.5" Dia Brush; 12/Pk
These brushes are specificaly designed for cleaning test tubes. Radial Tip brushes have formed brush sprays at the tip allowing thorough cleaning of all sides. Stainless steel wire stem Radial Tip brushes are extremely durable and provide superior performance. Tied Tip brushes are designed to enter small openings of bottles and tubes, then expand to clean the sides and bottom without scratching . Sponge Tip are made to expand to give a more thorough cleaning while also protecting from scratches. The adjustable test tube brush spreads apart to fit all sizes of test tubes.
Elkay Plastics Company Bag Reclosable Clear with Zip Closure 2 mil 4 X 8 1,000 per Case
LK Clear Line Zipper Reclosable bags provide excellent protection, convenience and economy. The zipper type seal closes securely and is easy to open and close time after time. These bags are excellent for storing, displaying, protecting and shipping all types of product. Because they are made only with virgin resin, they meet FDA requirements for contact with food products. Bags under 15" wide are packed in cartons of 1,000 with inner packs of 100 bags each for added convenience and to help reduce waste.
Gilson Company Inc BRUSH FIN GILSON TSA170
Fine Sieve Brush , soft, black bristle, 1-1/4 in. diameter, 5-3/4 in. long, It has a nickeled steel ferrule, clear lacquered wood handle and is ideal for cleaning No. 16 and finer round sieves and pans
Med Vet International Anesthesia Circuit Cleaning Brush, Silicone, 3.5mm, J1524, Each
Finally a cleaning brush that can clean the inside of an anesthesia circuit reaching inside every recess for a thorough cleaning. It is difficult and expensive to dispose of anesthesia circuit after just one single use. Vet clinics have tried numerous methods to safely clean and sanitize anesthesia circuits between uses. It is not an easy task. • Works well in corrugated tube with a tight fit • Total reach is 36", then enter the opposite end to finish the job • Please note: Easy assembled cleaning rod screws onto soft plastic brush • Too large for pediatric smaller tubing • Too large for 19mm scavenger tubing
Essendant Lobby/Toy Broom, Corn Fiber Bristles, 39"" Wood Handle, Red/Yellow, 12/Carton
Constructed of 100% corn fiber for long-lasting durability. Hair-like follicles on each fiber trap and hold dust particles for fast cleanup.