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
Ampco Small Crimped Wire Wheel Brush
Compact crimped wire Wheel Brush designed for spark-free surface preparation and cleaning of industrial equipment.
Ampco Tube Brush
Non-magnetic, non-sparking, and corrosion-resistant tube brush.
Vikan™ Medium 3 in. Diameter Pipe Brush
Vikan™ Medium 3 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™ 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™ 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™ 0.9 in. Tube Brush
Vikan™ 0.9 in. Tube Brush is ideal for cleaning pipes and narrow spaces between machinery.
Vikan™ 3.5 in. Pipe Brush for Flex Rod
Vikan™ 3.5 in. Pipe Brush for Flex Rod is designed to handle scrubbing while still pick up fine particles.
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.
Vikan™ Narrow Utility Brush
Vikan™ Narrow Utility Brush is a cleaning brush with a smooth, egronomically designed handle.
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™ Short Handle Washing Brush
Vikan™ Short Handle Washing Brush is a short-handled washing brush with split bristles.
Vikan™ Soft Bench Brush
Vikan™ Soft Bench Brush is a dusting brush with a smooth, ergonomically designed handle.
Vikan™ 2.4 in. Tube Brush
Vikan™ 2.4 in. Tube Brush is ideal for cleaning pipes and narrow spaces between machinery.
Vikan™ Medium Overhead Brush
Vikan™ Medium Overhead Brush, when used with a telescopic handle, is ideal for cleaning overhead 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.