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 2 in. Diameter Pipe Brush
Vikan™ Stiff 2 in. Diameter Pipe Brush features stiff bristles for better manual cleaning action when cleaning wider pipes.
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.
Vikan™ Stiff Tank Brush
Vikan™ Stiff Tank Brush is ideal for scrubbing inside large industrial tanks and other large container-like equipment.
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™ 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.
Vikan™ Medium Color-Coded Hook Brush
Vikan™ Medium Color-Coded Hook Brush can be connected to a handle to provide options for greater reach.
Vikan™ 2.4 in. Tube Brush
Vikan™ 2.4 in. Tube Brush is ideal for cleaning pipes and narrow spaces between machinery.
Vikan™ Waterfed Washing Brush with Angle Adjustment
Vikan™ Waterfed Washing Brush with Angle Adjustment is commonly used to clean walls and sensitive surfaces.
Ampco Flat Back Scratch Brush
Compact cleaning tool to handle tough residue in harsh or hazardous environments.
Ampco Crimped Wire End Brush
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant end brush.
Ampco Knot Wire End Brush
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant end brush.
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.
Ampco Crimped Wire Cup Brush with 6 in. Diameter
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant cup brush.
Graham-Field™ Adult Toothbrush
Durable and gentle