Color-coded brushes reduce the risk of cross-contamination

Offer abrasion and chemical resistance

PERFEX Corporation

Dec 9th, 2019

Perfex Vat And Cylinder Brushes

PERFEX vat and cylinder brushes clean valves, outlets, tanks, bottles, pots, vats and drains. They feature moderately stiff polyester fiber that will not collapse and rinses odor free, and permanently attached polymer handles that do not splinter, bend or break. Available in 16- and 30-in. lengths with 3-, 4- or 5-in. brush diameters, they come in red, white or blue.

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