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
Cole-Parmer Utility Brush with 20" Handle, Nylon Bristles, White
The utility brushes come with medium-stif crimped bristles to help carry more water or solution to the cleaning surface. Applications include pots, pans, vats, kettles, and counters.
MSC Clarke Carpet Brush, Nylon, 17 in Diameter, for CFP 17 Floor Machine
This carpet brush is designed for use with Clarke CFP Pro Floor Machines. It features durable nylon bristles and a 17-inch diameter, making it suitable for effective carpet cleaning.
- Nylon material
- 17 inch diameter
- Suitable for carpet applications
- Medium grit grade
- Black color
- Designed for CFP Pro Floor Machines
MSC Vikan Tube Brush, 0.5000 in, 6-1/2 in Head, Polyester Bristles
This Vikan tube brush is designed for use with flexible handles, featuring stiff polyester bristles. It has a 0.5000 inch diameter and a 6-1/2 inch head length, making it suitable for various cleaning applications.
- Stiff bristle flexibility for effective cleaning.
- Durable polyester bristle material.
- White bristle color.
- 6-1/2 inch head length for extended reach.
- 0.5000 inch diameter for narrow tubes.