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 PFERD Broom Head, Medium Sweep, Black Tampico/Horsehair, 24 in
This medium sweep broom head is designed for manual use, featuring a blend of black tampico filament and horsehair casing for effective cleaning. Its 24-inch overall length and 3-inch trim make this pre-drilled broom head suitable for various sweeping applications.
- Pre-drilled for easy attachment
- Made with black tampico filament and horsehair casing
- Overall length of 24 inches
- Trim length of 3 inches
- Packaging unit contains 12 pieces
Grainger Round Brush 11.63 in L Wood Handle PK12
The Grainger website features a wide selection of paint brushes for various painting applications. The brushes come in different sizes, shapes, materials, and bristle types to suit different needs. Options include nylon, polyester, natural bristle, and blend brushes in sizes ranging from 1 inch to 4 inches. Brush shapes include angled, flat, and round. There are brushes designed for oil-based paints, water-based paints, stains, varnishes, enamels, and more. The site provides details on bristle type, brush shape, size, and recommended uses to help customers select the right brush. Grainger offers paint brushes from top brands including Purdy, Wooster, Corona, and more.
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.