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™ Stiff Tank Brush
Vikan™ Stiff Tank Brush is ideal for scrubbing inside large industrial tanks and other large container-like equipment.
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™ 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.
Vikan™ Soft Overhead Brush
Vikan™ Soft Overhead Brush is designed to sweep away dust and fine particles when cleaning the tops of pipes.
Vikan™ 5 in. Medium Pipe Brush
Vikan™ 5 in. Medium Pipe Brush can be used to clean long pipes, high walls, and tanks.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Reusable, Blue
Flexible and Rigid Instrument Brushes retain their Shape.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Reusable, Yellow
Flexible and Rigid Instrument Brushes retain their Shape.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Gray
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Yellow
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
Vikan™ Stiff Round Hand Brush
Vikan™ Stiff Round Hand Brush features a raised grip and stiff bristles that are ideal for cleaning tough messes while being ergonomically friendly.
Excelta™ High Precision Cleanroom Safe Brushes
Bristles do not shed or slough
Excelta™ High-Precision ESD Safe Brushes
Bristles are mechanically clamped into handle for maximum fiber retention without use of adhesives that could contaminate work areas
Excelta™ Scratch Brush
This Scratch Brush is excellent for presolder and contact cleaning.
Vikan™ Medium 4 in. Diameter Pipe Brush
Vikan™ Medium 4 in. Diameter Pipe Brush can be used dry to sweep off tough dirt, or for scrubbing when combined with water and a cleaning agent.
Vikan™ Soft Bench Brush
Vikan™ Soft Bench Brush is a dusting brush with a smooth, ergonomically designed handle.