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
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Violet
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Ampco Crimped Wire Wheel Brush with 6 in. Brush Diameter
Compact crimped wire Wheel Brush designed for spark-free surface preparation and cleaning of industrial equipment.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Blue
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Ampco Medium Crimped Wire Wheel Brush
Compact crimped wire Wheel Brush designed for spark-free surface preparation and cleaning of industrial equipment.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Reusable, Gray
Flexible and Rigid Instrument Brushes retain their Shape.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Reusable, Red
Flexible and Rigid Instrument Brushes retain their Shape.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Green
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, White
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Vikan™ Soft UST Bench Brush
Vikan™ Soft UST Bench Brush is ideal for application that include flour and other fine ingredients.
Vikan™ Extra-Stiff Grout Brush
Vikan™ Extra-Stiff Grout Brush is ideal for cleaning grout and other difficult areas.
Vikan™ 16 in. Stiff UST Deck Scrub
Vikan™ 16 in. Stiff UST Deck Scrub is designed to be effective in scrubbing stubborn dirt on both textured and smooth surfaces in high risk areas.
Vikan™ 2.4 in. Tube Brush for Flex Rod
Vikan™ 2.4 in. Tube Brush for Flex Rod is designed to reach into narrow, long pipes and is compatible with a range of handles.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Reusable, Green
Flexible and Rigid Instrument Brushes retain their Shape.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Red
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Vikan™ Stiff UST Short Handle Scrubbing Brush
Vikan™ Stiff UST Short Handle Scrubbing Brush is deisgned to be an efficient and effective choice for cleaning tough messes in both wet and dry environments.