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
Grainger Brush 3 Angle Sash PET/Nylon 3 3/16 L
The Grainger 14C531 is a Westward brand 1/4-inch drive socket set that includes both SAE and metric sockets ranging from 4mm to 15mm and 1/8 inch to 9/16 inch. The set has a 72 tooth ratchet with a 5 degree arc swing and comes with a blow molded case for storage and portability. The sockets are made from chrome vanadium steel for durability and have a matte finish to prevent corrosion. This socket set is ideal for automotive and machinery repair and maintenance.
Sklar Instruments Cannula Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 20mm x 18 in. Cannula Instrument Cleaning Brush Nylon Bristle End. PK/3.
Cannula Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, 20mm x 18 in. Cannula Instrument Cleaning Brush Nylon Bristle End. Sklar's Cannula Instrument Cleaning Brushes are used in the multiple-step process of sterilizing a reusable cannula. Following soaking in enzymatic soluntion the cannula should be cleaned manually with a brush and detergent or ultrasonically. Sklar cannula cleaning brushes are designed for manual cleaning and are available in several sizes in order to properly decontaminate specific size cannulas used for specific procedures. This product has a 20mm wide cleaning brush and an overall length of 18 inches. It also features a loop at the end of the handle for improved user grip and control.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, Nylon / Polypropylene. This is a toothbrush style product with nylon bristles. It is sold in packs of 12.
Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, Nylon / Polypropylene. 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 nylon bristles. It is sold in packs of 12.