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
Enterprise Technology Solutions Dixon Ticonderoga Company Multipurpose Brush,Wood Handles,Pointed and Chisel,5/ST
Multipurpose Brush Set includes three flat and two tapered brushes for a variety of painting applications. Brush design features high-quality bristles, easy-grip wood handles and solid seamless metal ferrules that prevent paint buildup. Paintbrushes are certified AP nontoxic and conform to ASTM and ANSI standards.
Med Vet International Jorvet Pet Grooming Slicker Brush, J0376
The slicker brush does a great job when removing a large amount of hair that a regular comb simply will not pick up and hold. Comes complete with small cleaning comb that removes hair from slicker. Stainless steel back and pins. Plastic handle. 5-1/4".
MSC Vikan Deck Scrub, Waterfed, 10-3/4 in, Medium, Red
This waterfed deck scrub is designed for effective cleaning of decks and walls. It features a medium bristle firmness and a red color, suitable for various cleaning tasks in professional environments. The brush is FDA compliant and features a European threaded handle for versatile use.
- Effective for scrubbing decks and walls
- Durable polyester bristles and plastic block
- Medium bristle firmness
- Red bristle color
- European threaded handle
- FDA compliant
- Head length of 10-3/4 in
