Inoculating Loops and Needles
Devices used for inoculation, serial dilution, sterile sampling, sample transfer, and microbiological sample spreading; available in materials such as polymers, aluminum, and other metals. Includes disposable and color-coded products.
Inoculating loops and needles (sometimes called microstreakers or inoculating wands) are hand-held devices for inoculating plated or tubed growth media with micro-organisms such as bacteria or yeasts prior to incubation, multiplication, and growth. The inoculum is typically streaked onto, or stabbed into, solid agar-based media, or simply introduced and dispersed into liquid media. Inoculating loops and needles are also useful for sampling and transferring small quantities of micro-organism prior to further analysis, microscopic examination, or serial dilution.
Inoculating loops and needles consist of a handle with a terminal loop or needle that is designed to pick up and transfer a small quantity of inoculum (typically 1 to 10 μL) from a donor culture to the growth medium of choice. Some loops are calibrated and color-coded to transfer semi-quantitative amounts of inoculum.
Thomas Scientific 10æl Inoculating Loop, Individual Pack, Blue, 221mm, Sterile
CELLTREAT inoculating loops and needles are made from high quality polypropylene and are available in 3 styles; needle, 1µl loop and 10µl loop. The stems are flexible and can be bent to access small volume tubes and dishes and they are color-coded for easy identification. The surface of the loops and needles are vacuum-gas plasma treated, they are packaged in peel-to-open paper/plastic wrappers and are sterile (gamma irradiated). An inoculation loop, also called a smear loop or micro-streaker, is a tool used by biologists to retrieve inoculum using the phenomenon of surface tension. The loop is used to cultivate microbes by streaking agar in a petri dish or plate for subsequent growth. The size of the loop is consistent assuring accurate and repeatable transfers. CELLTREAT L-Shaped Cell Spreaders are ideal for evenly spreading bacterial cultures and are made from high quality polypropylene. They are packaged sterile (gamma irradiated) in individual or bulk, easy-to-ope
Hampton Research HR4-995/Mounted CryoLoop - 10 micron, 0.05 - 0.1 mm - 25 pack
HR4-995/Mounted CryoLoop - 10 micron, 0.05 - 0.1 mm - 25 pack. Please note items from this supplier are non-returnable.
CELLTREAT Scientific Products 10l Inoculating Loop, Individual Pack, Sterile
CELLTREAT Scientific Products 10¿L Inoculating Loop. Flexible for easy access to small volume tubes and dishes. Color coded blue for easy identification. Gentle on delicate agar or other surfaces. Available in peel-to-open paper/plastic wrappers. 221mm Lenth. Made from polypropylene. RNase/DNase free and non-pyrogenic. Every case is printed with the lot number for quality traceability. Individually packed sterile, 600/case
Research Products International Corp Micro-Plate Pin Replicator, Flat Square Design, 1.5mm x 1.5mm Pin Size, 48 Pin
Micro-Plate Pin Replicators transfer small volume samples to plates, membranes or solid supports. Ideal for inoculum, clones, YACs, cosmid libraries, colony hybridization, antibiotic sensitivity testing, phage typing, replication of DNA libraries and more. Individual pins transfer approximately 1ul of sample. Transfer volume may vary depending on amount of pressure applied and viscosity of sample. Pins are made of stainless steel for durability, autoclaving and flame sterilization. An economical substitute for expensive robotics systems.
Research Products International Corp Micro-Plate Pin Replicator, Flat Square Design, 1.5mm x 1.5mm Pin Size, 96 Pin
Micro-Plate Pin Replicators transfer small volume samples to plates, membranes or solid supports. Ideal for inoculum, clones, YACs, cosmid libraries, colony hybridization, antibiotic sensitivity testing, phage typing, replication of DNA libraries and more. Individual pins transfer approximately 1ul of sample. Transfer volume may vary depending on amount of pressure applied and viscosity of sample. Pins are made of stainless steel for durability, autoclaving and flame sterilization. An economical substitute for expensive robotics systems.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Nichrome Loops, I.D.: 3.5 mm., 1/EA
These nichrome loops are the perfect tool for the manipulation of samples before and during sample preparation in microscopy. The nichrome wire's composition is 60 percent Ni, 24 percent Fe Alloy, 16 percent Cr. I.D.: 3.5 mm.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Calibrated Inoculating Loops, 10 uL, 4 mm ID; 5/Pk
Argos brand Inoculating Loops are made from high quality twisted nichrome wire. The loops have been designed to slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing. They cool rapidly and are less expensive than platinum. The loops are supplied without handles. They are available calibrated or non-calibrated. Brass loop handles are sold separately as models, 04396-40 and -41.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Loop & Needle Holder, 8"
Made from durable, heat resistant brass with a fiberglass insulating sleeve over the gripping area. The threaded collet type collar holds all wire gauge
Electron Microscopy Sciences Inoculating Loop, Nichrome wire 12/pk
Nichrome wire. An 8" aluminum handle with a 3" nichrome wire, 25 gauge. Loop O.D. is 4 mm; loop I.D. is 2.5 mm.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Inoculating Loops, 2x45 mm, 26 Gauge, 45 mm OAL
Our high quality inoculating loops are made from platinum wire. The 15% iridium adds necessary rigidity permitting thinner wire for delicate work. The loop section is welded and smoothly finished to form a "perfect circle".
Diameter: 2 mm
Wire: 26 gauge
OAL: 45 mm
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop, Dark Blue,10 ?L, 20-Centimeter Length, 16-10RL, 25/Bag
Inoculating Loop McKesson 10 ?L Polystyrene Integrated Handle Sterile Disposables for collection and inoculation by streaking or puncturing methods Smooth construction facilitates uniform streaking of culture media Loop combinations have an integrated loop/needle design, eliminating the need for a separate needle Rigid feel media type Integrated handle Sterilized by gamma irradiation Dark blue There are 25 calibrated inoculating loops in a tamper-evident resealable bag
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop, Light Green,1 ?L, 20-Centimeter Length, 16-1FL, 25/Bag
Inoculating Loop McKesson 1 µL High Impact Polystyrene Integrated Handle Sterile Disposables for collection and inoculation by streaking or puncturing methods Smooth construction facilitates uniform streaking of culture media Loop combinations have an integrated loop/needle design, eliminating the need for a separate needle Flexible feel media type Integrated handle Sterilized by gamma irradiation Light green There are 25 calibrated inoculating loops in a tamper-evident resealable bag
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop, Light Blue,10 µL, 20 cm Length, 16-10FL, 25/Bag
Inoculating Loop McKesson 10 ?L High Impact Polystyrene Integrated Handle Sterile Disposables for collection and inoculation by streaking or puncturing methods Smooth construction facilitates uniform streaking of culture media Loop combinations have an integrated loop/needle design, eliminating the need for a separate needle Flexible feel media type Integrated handle Sterilized by gamma irradiation Light blue There are 25 calibrated inoculating loops in a tamper-evident resealable bag