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 Floor Sweeping Brush, 18" Brush, 3" Bristles, Tampico/Polyester
ABILITYONE 7920002433407 Skilcraft Semi-soft sweeping brush is ideal for sweeping smooth interior wood, concrete or tile floors. Will not scratch floors. Block has acme threaded staff holes to accept a H-B-651 handle (sold separately).
MSC Carlisle Valve & Fitting Brush, 16 in Long, 5 in Dia, Polyester
The Carlisle Multi-Purpose Valve & Fitting Brush is designed for cleaning a variety of commercial kitchen equipment. Featuring a durable polyester block and medium stiff polyester bristles, this 16-inch long brush with a 5-inch diameter head cleans effectively in all directions. Its rounded design helps protect surfaces from scratching, ensuring thorough yet safe cleaning. The brush is also BPA free and made with FDA compliant materials, suitable for temperatures up to 125°F.
- Versatile for cleaning a variety of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Rounded heads and ends protect against scratching.
- Cleans in all directions.
- Medium stiff polyester bristles provide aggressive cleaning.
- BPA free.
- Made with FDA compliant block and bristles.
- Bristles will withstand temperatures to 125° F.
Andwin Scientific BOTTLE BRUSH
The Babcock milk test Bottle Brush is specially designed with extra long natural bristles that can perfectly and conveniently fit Babcock milk test bottles that have narrow necks. The short dense bristles along the stem allows the users to efficiently scrub and clean the bottles. This product is sold in a pack of 5.
Med Vet International Endotracheal Tube Cleaning Brush 8.0mm, cleans >= 8.0mm tubes., J0151S
Stainless steel shaft. Malleable. Brush. 8.0mm, cleans _>8.0mm tubes.
Chemglass Life Sciences Brush, Glassware Cleaning, Foam Tip, 20" OAL
Brush, Glassware Cleaning, Foam Tip, 20" OAL. These laboratory brushes feature polypropylene bristles with foam bristles at the tip. Excellent for use with wide mouth bottles, graduated cylinders, beakers etc. Width of brush tip is 2¿. MADE IN USA.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Brushes, Sklar 7-1/4 in., Plastic / Nylon, Disposable, Non-Sterile, PK24.
Instrument Brushes, Sklar, 7-1/4 in., Plastic / Nylon, Disposable, Non-Sterile, PK24. Sklar Instrument Cleaning Brushes are available in multiple styles and made to assist in cleaning all sizes and styles of instruments. This is a disposable tothbrush style product with nylon bristles.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Utility Brush, Cream Tampico Bristles, 5.5" Brush, 3" Tan Plastic Handle
Utility Brush, Cream Tampico Bristles, 5.5" Brush, 3" Tan Plastic Handle