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 WOOSTER Paint Brush,1.7MM CAMEL HAIR
The Wooster Paint Brush Artist Brush is a high-quality paintbrush made of natural bristles for oil and acrylic painting. It has a short handle and a flat chisel edge brush head shape for broad strokes. The bristles are a blend of soft natural hair that hold and release paint smoothly. This is a versatile brush good for blending, glazing techniques, and general painting. It is available in multiple sizes from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches.
MSC Schaefer Brush Tube Brush, 6 in Dia, 4-1/2 in Long, Nylon
This single spiral tube brush is designed for effective cleaning with a 6 inch diameter and a 4-1/2 inch brush length. It features durable nylon fill material and a stainless steel shank, making it suitable for various industrial applications.
- Brush diameter: 6 inches
- Brush length: 4-1/2 inches
- Overall length: 7 inches
- Fill material: Nylon
- Single spiral type
- Shank diameter: 1/4 inch
- Shank material: Stainless steel
- Filament/wire diameter: 0.0450 inches
- Country of origin: United States
MSC PFERD Small Cleaning Brush, 2x9 Rows, .006 Stainless Steel Wire, Wooden Block
This cleaning brush is designed for a wide range of applications, including cleaning spark plugs, small workpieces, and various tools. Constructed with 302 stainless steel wire, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and optimal brush life, making it particularly effective for use on stainless steel (INOX) materials.
- Filament material: Stainless steel wire (INOX)
- Filament diameter: .006 in
- Brush configuration: 2 rows by 9 rows
- Overall length: 8-5/8 in
- Trim length: 1/2 in
- Width: 2-1/2 in
- Block width: 1/2 in
- Manual application
- Ideal for cleaning small weld seams and fillet welds
- Suitable for aluminum, bronze, cobalt-based alloys, other non-ferrous metals, and stainless steel (INOX)
- Applications: Cleaning, derusting, paint stripping, removing heat discolouration, removing oxide layers, roughening, and work on weld seams
MSC Schaefer Brush Tube Brush, 8 in Dia, 4-1/2 in Long, Nylon
This tube brush is designed for effective cleaning of tubes and pipes. It features a durable nylon fill material and a robust stainless steel shank, ensuring longevity and efficient performance in various cleaning applications.
- Brush diameter: 8 in
- Brush length: 4-1/2 in
- Overall length: 7 in
- Spiral type: Single
- Fill material: Nylon
- Shank material: Stainless steel
- Shank diameter: 1/4 in
- Filament/wire diameter: 0.0600 in
Ted Pella Inc SABLE BRUSHES NO1 PKG/3
Brushes; Sable; Red; Width at Ferrule 1.5mm, Length at ferrule 9.5mm, no.1; Sable hairs are springy and relatively fine, which gives them a special place in the microscopist's tools armory; 3/PK
Gilson Company Inc BRUSH FIN GILSON TSA170
Fine Sieve Brush , soft, black bristle, 1-1/4 in. diameter, 5-3/4 in. long, It has a nickeled steel ferrule, clear lacquered wood handle and is ideal for cleaning No. 16 and finer round sieves and pans
Electron Microscopy Sciences Red Sable Brush Size # 2/0
Extremely soft and pliable. Perfect for the manipulation of previously fixed, dehydrated specimens into embedding capsules or molds.
CARLISLE SANITARY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS BOOT 'N SHOE BRUSH - BLUE
Spectrum® Boot 'N Shoe Brush - Blue