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
World Precision Instrument Micro cleaning Brushes
- Vial of 100
- Non-linting, non-absorbent 2mm diameter fiber head has a patented spherical shape that holds 1/8 drop of material
- Bendable 4" plastic handle.
Essendant Crew Tile and Grout Rejuvenator, 32 oz Spray Bottle, 12/Carton
Rejuvenate, whiten and brighten tile and grout with this reliable bleach-based product. Effectively removes tough mildew stains and soap scum. Easy to use: just apply to surface, wait for stains to disappear, then wipe and rinse. Safe for use on most washroom surfaces.
Sklar Instruments Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar Nylon / Plastic, Disposable, Non-Sterile, BX50.
Instrument Cleaning Brush, Sklar, Nylon / Plastic, Disposable, Non-Sterile, BX50. This product is a double-ended brush with large and small end toothbrush style bristles.
Sklar Instruments All Purpose Brush Set, Sklar Stainless Steel / Plastic / Nylon, Reusable, Non-Sterile, PK3.
All Purpose Brush Set, Sklar, Stainless Steel / Plastic / Nylon, Reusable, Non-Sterile, PK3. Sklar's All Purpose Brush Set contains 4 varieties of instrument cleaning brushes that can be used on multiple surfaces.
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.
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 Micro-Ophthalmic Brush Set, Sklar Stainless Steel / Plastic / Nylon, Reusable, Non-Sterile, PK3.
Micro-Ophthalmic Brush Set, Sklar, Stainless Steel / Plastic / Nylon, Reusable, Non-Sterile, PK3.
Daigger & Company PIPE CLEANER FOR 1.5-3MM DIAM
Pipe Cleaner 3mm Diameter Galvanized Wire Base 50ft Length Can Be Cut To Any Length
STERIS CORPORATION CLEANING BRUSH 12IN/2MM 3PK
Brush; Cleaning; Nylon Twisted Wire; 2 dia. x 12 in. L; Color bead: Red; Use On: Laparoscopic instruments, suction devices; White medical grade nylon bristles with surgical stainless steel twisted and spun wire; Reusable;
STERIS CORPORATION CLEANING BRUSH 12IN/5MM 3PK
Kit; Endoscopic Instrument Cleaning Brush; 5mm Diameter; Nylon Bristle Brush; 12 in. Long; 1/KT
Andwin Scientific BRUSHES 1.3CM 12/PK
The soft-tapered brush is ideal for its great compatibility with balances and fragile laboratory equipments. The brush features a natural, washable camel hair that is fastened onto a hardwood handle by metal ferrule. The brush is 1.3 centimeters wide and 18 centimeters long.
Ted Pella Inc Sable Brushes, #2, 1.8mm W x 11.5mm L, 3/pk
For precise manipulation of TEM specimen grids and samples, dusting of SEM samples and photographic materials or photographic spotting. Sable hairs are springy and relatively fine. Length of hairs are short for better manipulation. Enameled wood handles and seamless nickel ferrules. Offered in packages of 3 brushes. Measurements taken just above ferrule.