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
MSC PRO-SOURCE Strip Brush, 5/16 in., Nylon, 3 in., 1 ea
This back strip brush features a metal back and black nylon bristles, designed for various applications. It has a 3 in. bristle length and an overall length of 36 in.
- Metal back
- Black nylon bristles
- Bristle length of 3 in.
- Overall length of 36 in.
- Back strip width of 5/16 in.
MSC PRO-SOURCE Back Strip Brush, 5/16 in, Nylon, 1 ea
This PRO-SOURCE back strip brush features a 5/16 inch width and is constructed with a metal frame and black nylon bristles. Designed for various industrial applications, it offers efficient cleaning and sweeping capabilities.
- Bristle length: 4.0 in
- Overall length: 72.0 in
- Bristle material: Nylon
- Back strip width: 5/16 in
MSC PRO-SOURCE Kalsomine Brush, Tampico, 4 in, 6-1/2 in, 1 ea
This PRO-SOURCE kalsomine brush is designed for surface preparation tasks. It features Tampico bristles, a wood handle, and is suitable for various applications requiring a durable and effective kalsomine brush.
- Bristle material: Tampico
- Bristle length: 4 in
- Handle material: Wood
- Brush width: 6-1/2 in
MSC PRO-SOURCE Metal Black Nylon Strip Brush, 3/16 in, 1 ea
This PRO-SOURCE metal black nylon strip brush features a 3/16 in back strip width, 2.0 in bristle length, and 72.0 in overall length. Designed for applications requiring a robust and durable brush, it provides effective cleaning and sealing.
- Back strip brush width: 3/16 in
- Bristle length: 2.0 in
- Bristle material: Nylon
- Overall length: 72.0 in
- Made in the United States
MSC Boardwalk Floor Brush Head, Tampico Fiber, 18 in, 1 ea
The Floor Brush Head is an economical and reliable choice for sweeping floors in industrial settings with heavy foot traffic. It features a strong and durable hardwood block for lasting use and can be used on indoor or outdoor surfaces for fine to medium sweeping.
- Economical and reliable for industrial settings with heavy foot traffic
- Hardwood block for strength and durability
- Equipped with two threaded handle holes
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor surfaces
- Designed for fine/medium sweep
- Tampico fibers resist heat and chemicals
Electron Microscopy Sciences Brush with Fiberglass Ferrules
These scratch brushes with pen shaped handles are used for fine deburring, polishing, as well as rust removal and the cleaning and removal of deposited wax. They are offered with metal ferrules for improved durability. The overall length is 4 1/4" long, and the brush is 1/8" wide.
Material: Fiberglass Ferrules
Electron Microscopy Sciences Nylon Ferrules Brush Refill
Refill nylon ferrules for scratch brushes.
Material: Nylon Ferrules
Andwin Scientific MICROTUBE BRUSH 10/PK
The Nylon Semimicro Centrifuge Tube Brush provides effective and thorough cleaning of centrifuge tubes. This product has an overall length of 18 centimeters and has a tapered diameter from 1.3 centimeters to 5 millimeters. It is sold in a pack of 10.
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.
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.
