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
Ted Pella Inc CAMELS HAIR BRUSH NO4 3/PK
Brush; Camel's Hair; Tip Number 4; Useful for histology section manipulation, SEM, geology, forensic; Seamless ferrules, red enameled handles;
Essendant Holder for Toilet Bowl Brush, White Plastic
5" diameter holder conceals brush. White plastic.
Shields Dina Corporation LONG HANDLED SCRUB BRUSH
Lightweight, molded, beige plastic block resists mildew, rot and bacteria. Resilient, durable white nylon bristles stand up to heat and most chemicals. Hang-up hole. Brush face 5-1/2 x 5. 2-in. trim. 20 in. long.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 7-1/4 in., Plastic / Stainless Steel. This is a toothbrush style product with stainless steel bristles. It is sold in packs of 48.
Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 7-1/4 in., Plastic / Stainless Steel. 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. It is sold in packs of 48.
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
Gordon Brush Mfg Co Micro Tube Brush Set 4 Inch
This item must be purchased in multiples of 12 per supplier requirements.
This set of seven four-inch brushes made with stainless steel wire and white nylon filaments are designed to clean very small diameter tubes including, but not limited to: airbrush and tattoo equipment, medical and lab equipment tubes, small tube, miniature tubes and pipes, narrow tubes, small cleaning brushes and other micro tubes in various diameters. Made in USA. Brush Diameters: .051", .079", .112", .146", .184", .213", .240"
Med Vet International Sterile Surgical Scrub Brush W/PCMX Solution, Each
Features: Soft outer bristles clean thoroughly without skin irritation. Inner bristles are shorter and contoured for effective deep cleaning of fingers, nails and cuticles. Brush flexes for easier scrubbing between and around fingers. Convenient peel-open package.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Cleaning Brush Set, Sklar Stainless Steel / Plastic / Nylon, Reusable, Non-Sterile, PK3.
Instrument Cleaning Brush Set, Sklar, Stainless Steel / Plastic / Nylon, Reusable, Non-Sterile, PK3.
Med Vet International Sterile Surgical Scrub Brush Dry Sterile, Each
Soft outer bristles clean thoroughly without skin irritation. Inner bristles are shorter and contoured for effective deep cleaning of fingers, nails and cuticles. Brush flexes for easier scrubbing between and around fingers. Convenient peel-open package.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, Instrument Cleaning Brush Double End Nylon, Notched Bristles, Nylon / Plastic. PK/3.
Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, Instrument Cleaning Brush Double End Nylon, Notched Bristles, Nylon / Plastic. 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 product is a double-ended brush with large and small end toothbrush style bristles. It is sold in packs of 3.
Sklar Instruments Suction Tube Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 2mm x 8 in. Suction Tube Cleaning Brush For Baron and Frazier Suction Tubes, Nylon / Stainless Steel. PK/3.
Suction Tube Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 2mm x 8 in. Suction Tube Cleaning Brush For Baron and Frazier Suction Tubes, Nylon / Stainless Steel. Sklar's Suction Tube Cleaning Brushes have been specifically designed for use with Baron and Frazier suction tubes. They are available in a number of narrow brush tips to accommodate the various size Baron and Frazier tubes. This product has a 2mm wide brush tip and an overall length of 8 inches. They are sold in packs of three.