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
Vikan™ Waterfed Washing Brush with Angle Adjustment
Vikan™ Waterfed Washing Brush with Angle Adjustment is commonly used to clean walls and sensitive surfaces.
Ampco Large Crimped Wire Wheel Brush
Compact crimped wire Wheel Brush designed for spark-free surface preparation and cleaning of industrial equipment.
Vikan™ Stiff 2 in. Diameter Pipe Brush
Vikan™ Stiff 2 in. Diameter Pipe Brush features stiff bristles for better manual cleaning action when cleaning wider pipes.
Graham-Field™ Hand Brushes
Provide thorough scrubbing without scratching
Vikan™ Soft Baker's Brush
Vikan™ Soft Baker's Brush has three rows of soft bristles to efficiently sweep dry, fine powders like flour and sugar.
Vikan™ Stiff 2.5 in. Diameter Pipe Brush
Vikan™ Stiff 2.5 in. Diameter Pipe Brush features stiff bristles for better manual cleaning action when cleaning wider pipes.
Vikan™ Medium Bench Brush
Vikan™ Medium Bench Brush is a dusting brush with a smooth, ergonomically designed handle.
Vikan™ Stiff 19 in. Deck/Wall Scrub
Vikan™ Stiff 19 in. Deck/Wall Scrub is ideal for covering a lot of ground in food production facilities such as meat processing plants, bakeries, canneries, and dairy plants.
Ampco Crimped Wire Cup Brush with 3 in. Diameter
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant cup brush.
Vikan™ 5 in. Medium Pipe Brush
Vikan™ 5 in. Medium Pipe Brush can be used to clean long pipes, high walls, and tanks.
Vikan™ Soft Overhead Brush
Vikan™ Soft Overhead Brush is designed to sweep away dust and fine particles when cleaning the tops of pipes.
Ampco Tube Brush
Non-magnetic, non-sparking, and corrosion-resistant tube brush.
Vikan™ 0.9 in. Tube Brush
Vikan™ 0.9 in. Tube Brush is ideal for cleaning pipes and narrow spaces between machinery.
Excelta™ High Precision Cleanroom Safe Brushes
Bristles do not shed or slough
Vikan™ Soft UST Detail Brush
Vikan™ Soft UST Detail Brush is designed for detail cleaning in dry environments where soft bristles are useful and hygiene is critical.