US No. 16 Bur – Busch Wheel Steel, Made in Germany
The US No. 16 is the American number for a wheel bur with a 1.6 mm head (ISO size 016): a thin, wide-diameter cutting disc on an HP shank, made for grooves, slots and flat relief in the laboratory. Busch & Co. manufactures it in Germany as Busch No. 3 016. Every US No. 16 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.
Busch & Co. GmbH
US No. 16 Busch Steel Wheel | Busch No. 3 016 – HP | Pack of 6
Regular price $17.99Unit price
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Which US No. 16 Do You Need?
The collection currently holds one US No. 16, linked below by its Busch number.
HP (straight handpiece)1 items
| Busch No. | US No. | Material | Cut | Shank | Best for | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 016 | 16 | Steel | Plain-cut | HP | Economical laboratory cutting of acrylics and plaster | 6 |
HP (2.35 mm shank, straight handpiece). See the Busch Bur Size Chart for head and shank dimensions.
Speed and Technique
Steel wheels are laboratory instruments for the straight handpiece: keep the speed moderate, present the edge squarely, and do not use them on enamel or metal. Maximum recommended speeds for every Busch shape are in our Dental Bur Speed Chart, and reprocessing steps in the Bur Sterilization Guide.
Made in Germany by Busch & Co.
Busch & Co. has manufactured rotary instruments in Engelskirchen, Germany since 1905. Every instrument on this page is a genuine Busch product, precision-ground on a concentric shank under ISO 13485-certified quality management and covered by our Busch warranty.
Clinical Use
- Grooves and slots: cutting retention channels, guide grooves and slots in acrylic, wax and plaster.
- Relief and trimming: reducing flat areas and thinning material in denture bases and models.
- Separation: parting and sectioning in laboratory work where a narrow kerf is wanted.
At 1.6 mm the No. 16 is a wheel sized for laboratory cutting and grooving.
Care and Reconditioning
Busch steel burs are reusable: clean, disinfect and sterilize them between patients following the manufacturer instructions and replace them once they dull. Our Dental Bur Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide gives the steps for Busch rotary instruments.
Compare With
Related Busch collections: US No. 15 Bur, US No. 17 Bur, Wheel and Disc Instruments, Dental Lab Steel Burs, Dental Lab Economy Steel Burs, and HP Burs for the Straight Handpiece. For bur numbering and dimensions, see the Busch Bur Size Chart and the Dental Bur Glossary.
Related resources: US Bur Number Finder · Bur Comparison Chart · Speed Chart · Bur Glossary · Nearby sizes: US No. 14, US No. 15, US No. 17, US No. 18
FAQ
What is the Busch number for a US 16 bur?
Busch No. 3 016 in steel (HP).
What size is a No. 16 bur?
The No. 16 has a 1.6 mm head diameter (ISO size 016) on a wheel bur head, ISO wheel shape.
Are Busch No. 16 burs reusable?
Yes. Steel burs are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between patients and replaced when they dull; the Bur Sterilization Guide gives the validated steps.
