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™ UST Long Handle Scrubbing Brush
Vikan™ UST Long Handle Scrubbing Brush has the efficiency of a full-bristled brush without sacrificing cleanability and hygienic design.
Vikan™ Color-Coded Medium Hand Brush
Vikan™ Color-Coded Medium Hand Brush is ideal for small hands due to the unique block shape and size.
Vikan™ Waterfed Washing Brush with Angle Adjustment
Vikan™ Waterfed Washing Brush with Angle Adjustment is commonly used to clean walls and sensitive surfaces.
Vikan™ Stiff Tank Brush
Vikan™ Stiff Tank Brush is ideal for scrubbing inside large industrial tanks and other large container-like equipment.
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.
Ampco Small Crimped Wire Wheel Brush
Compact crimped wire Wheel Brush designed for spark-free surface preparation and cleaning of industrial equipment.
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™ Narrow Utility Brush
Vikan™ Narrow Utility Brush is a cleaning brush with a smooth, egronomically designed handle.
Vikan™ Stiff 12 in. Deck/Wall Scrub
Vikan™ Stiff 12 in. Deck/Wall Scrub can be used in conjunction with water and cleaning agents.
Ampco Large Crimped Wire Wheel Brush
Compact crimped wire Wheel Brush designed for spark-free surface preparation and cleaning of industrial equipment.
Ampco Crimped Wire Cup Brush with 3 in. Diameter
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant cup brush.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Reusable, Blue
Flexible and Rigid Instrument Brushes retain their Shape.
Marketlab ARC Plastic Sheath Brush, Single-use, Yellow
Disposable Instrument Brushes can be customized.
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 Tube Brush
Non-magnetic, non-sparking, and corrosion-resistant tube brush.