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
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 Natural Tied-Tip Tube Brush, 7" Handle, 3.5"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.
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.
CARLISLE SANITARY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS PINT BOTTLE BRUSH - WHITE CS/6
NC1959169 PINT BOTTLE BRUSH - WHITE CS/6
CARLISLE SANITARY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS POLYESTER BRUSH BL CARLISLE 16
NC2831486 POLYESTER BRUSH BL CARLISLE 16
Cole-Parmer Nylon Bottle/Cylinder Brush, 24" Handle x 6" L x 2.75" Diameter; 12/Pk
Ideal for cleaning bottles, cylinders, and large test tubes. Full radial end tip promotes effective cleaning and reduces scratching of glass and plasticware. Wire handle has hanging hook.
Cole-Parmer Foam Laboratory Brush, 18"L Handle, 2.5" Diameter; 1/Pk
Foam Laboratory Brush, 18"L Handle, 2.5" Diameter; 1/Pk Long-lasting brushes last up to 20 times longer than sponges! Soft, plush foam gently cleans interior surfaces without absorbing water -- foam bristles never become soggy or limp! Fits glassware with a 2-"W or larger neck
Shields Dina Corporation CYLINDER BRUSH LG 2-3/4 D 20L
CYLINDER BRUSH LARGE, BRUSH-2-3/4in D, 20in OVERALL LENGTH
Ihc World LLC MEDIUM BRUSHES FOR HISTOLOGY
Brushes For Histology Section Manipulation, medium, 3 pcs/pack
PATHOLOGY INNOVATIONS FROZEN SECTION BRUSHES 6PK
These are flat white boar bristle brushes cut at an angle with a wooden handle. These are very stiff and prevent the frozen section from curling through the brush.