Brushes
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
Micronova™ M-Zone™ Bottle Brushes
A range of color-coded bottle brushes with rounded, stiff polyester bristles for versatile and aggressive cleaning of bottles and various equipment in production and in the lab.
Vileda Professional™ O-Cedar™ Snap-On Dust Pan and Brush
Designed for quick and easy cleaning. Flexible bristles easily pick up fine dirt.
Remco™ Vikan™ Bench Brush with Medium Strength Bristles
Removes moist or medium sized particles. Remco™ Vikan™ Bench Brush - Medium is also used as a dustpan brush on floors.
Remco™ Vikan™ 3 in. Tube Brush with 3 ft. Flex Handle
Remco™ 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.
Remco™ Vikan™ Meadium/Stiff One-Piece Pipe Brush
Remco™ Vikan™ Meadium/Stiff One-Piece Pipe Brush is manufactured with no joints between the handle and brush head.
Micronova™ Floor Drain Brush and Handle
A stiff bristle, replaceable brush head and threaded plastic handle, specifically designed for cleaning floor drains. The brush head features black bristles for color coding and the handle is printed with 'For Floor Drain Use Only' to keep separate from other cleaning brushes.
Micronova™ Stainless Steel Wire Brushes
These durable stainless steel wire brushes with nylon bristles are available in a variety of sizes for cleaning parts, tubing and hard to reach areas.
Micronova™ FlexBrush™ and Covers
These S and J-shaped nylon bristle brushes feature a flexible core that allows the user to shape the brush for custom applications, making them ideal for cleaning pipe exteriors, fittings and railings. Optional covers available with a choice of fabrics to enhance sanitation.
Micronova™ Scrub Brushes
These stiff bristled, detail oriented scrub brushes are available in two different styles for specific detailed cleaning of tight crevices, rolled lips and corners of equipment. Made with FDA approved materials.
Micronova™ Plastic Cylinder and Equipment Brushes
These lightweight, durable equipment brushes are made from FDA approved, BPA-free base resins with polyester bristles and attach to plastic threaded handles. Available dome-shaped (Cylinder Brush) and oblong shaped (Kettle Brush) for specialized cleaning.
Fisherbrand™ Imhoff Settling Cone Brush
Double bristle fan tip flares for increased scrubbing area when removing stubborn sediments.
