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
Sklar Instruments Autoclave Cleaning Brush Kit, Sklar , Plastic. Autoclave Cleaning Brush Kit Contains One Telescopic Handle Which Extends From 24 in. - 48 in., One Large Cleaning Brush 5 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. EA.
Autoclave Cleaning Brush Kit, Sklar, Plastic. Autoclave Cleaning Brush Kit Contains One Telescopic Handle Which Extends From 24 in. - 48 in., One Large Cleaning Brush 5 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. With Round Corner Bristles and One Hand Brush With a 4 1/2 in. Handle. EA.
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.
Grainger LAB BRUSH BURET 30X1/2
Burette Brush, 1/2 in. dia. x 30 in. L, White natural bristles, 1/PK
Ted Pella Inc Sable Brushes, #00000, 0.08mm W x 4.0mm 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.
Ted Pella Inc Sable Brushes, #0, 1.3mm W x 8.0mm 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.
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.
Essendant Toilet Bowl Brush, 14 1/2"", White, Plastic, 24/Carton
The Rubbermaid Commercial Products Toilet Brush with Plastic Handle is ideal for commercial, medical, and industrial applications. The sturdy plastic toilet bowl brush handle is suited for moderate to heavy cleaning. A hole near the end of the toilet brush handle allows the toilet cleaning brush to be hung for storage. The white polypropylene bristles are resistant to stains, odors, bacteria, fungi, and wear.
Sklar Instruments Cleaning Brush, Sklar. Stainless Steel / Polypropylene, Reusable, Non-Sterile. PK/24.
Cleaning Brush, Sklar. Stainless Steel / Polypropylene, Reusable, Non-Sterile. Sklar Instrument Cleaning Brushes are available in multiple styles and made of various materials to assist in cleaning all sizes and styles of instruments. This is a toothbrush style product with stainless steel bristles. PK24.