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.
Vikan™ 1 in. Tube Brush with 3 ft. Flex Handle
Vikan™ 1 in. Tube Brush with 3 ft. Flex Handle allows the tube brush to fit in curved pipes easily so the stiff bristles can scrape out tough messes.
Vikan™ Soft Overhead Brush
Vikan™ Soft Overhead Brush is designed to sweep away dust and fine particles when cleaning the tops of pipes.
Vikan™ 3 in. Tube Brush with 5 ft. Flex Handle
Vikan™ 3 in. Tube Brush with 5 ft. Flex Handle allows the tube brush to fit in curved pipes easily so the soft bristles can sweep out small particles.
Vikan™ 3 in. Tube Brush with 3 ft. Flex Handle
Vikan™ 3 in. Tube Brush with 3 ft. Flex Handle allows the tube brush to fit in curved pipes easily so the soft bristles can sweep out small particles.
Vikan™ Medium Overhead Brush
Vikan™ Medium Overhead Brush, when used with a telescopic handle, is ideal for cleaning overhead pipes.
Vikan™ 2 in. Tube Brush with 5 ft. Flex Handle
Vikan™ 2 in. Tube Brush with 5 ft. Flex Handle allows the tube brush to fit in curved pipes easily so the soft bristles can sweep out small particles.
Ampco Tube Brush
Non-magnetic, non-sparking, and corrosion-resistant tube brush.
Justman Brush Table-Dusting Brushes
For dusting tables and lab benches
Graham-Field™ Hand Brushes
Provide thorough scrubbing without scratching
Vikan™ Medium Narrow Dish Brush
Vikan™ Medium Narrow Dish Brush is designed to clean small spaces easily and efficiently.
Vikan™ Extra-Stiff 11 in. Waterfed Deck Scrub
Vikan™ Extra-Stiff 11 in. Waterfed Deck Scrub is an extremely stiff, short-bristled scrubbing broom that is ideal for cleaning in narrow spaces.
Vikan™ Soft UST Bench Brush
Vikan™ Soft UST Bench Brush is ideal for application that include flour and other fine ingredients.
Ampco Knot Wire End Brush
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant end brush.