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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Inoculating Loops, Flexible PP, 1 ul
Sterile, disposable and verifiably accurate plastic loops and needles are designed for use in quantitative procedures such as sampling, urine counts and serial dilutions, as well as for bacterial inoculation. Because they are pre-sterilized and single use, there is no risk of cross-contamination and no need for flaming. They are flexible enough for streaking, yet rigid enough for subsurface inoculation.
The unique hexaginal shape of the shaft makes it easier to grip, position and guide through a smooth streaking process. The loop surfaces are extremely smooth, with no rough edges and no flashing or burrs on the loop head. This results in the elimination of cutting or gouging of the agar surface. These loops provide an efficient, cost-effective and time saving alternative to traditional metallic loops.
Material: Flexible PP
Size: 1 ul
Length: 200 mm
Mitegen MicroLoop LD Assembly; box of 20 assemblies, 75 micron MicroLoops LD, 20 mounts on 18mm/SPINE length rods adhered into B5 bases.
MiTeGen offers ready-to-use assemblies for cryocrystallography. This page offers assemblies of Dual Thickness MicroLoopLD™ (M5) styles epoxied into the B5 Goniometer Bases. These assemblies are ideal for standard lab use or high-throughput applications. Each pack consists of 20 mounts epoxied into the goniometer bases, carefully loaded into our base holder and case.
Chemglass Life Sciences 10µl Inoculating Loop, Yellow, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 400/Pack
Loops and needles are made from high quality polypropylene and are flexible so stem can be bent to access small volume tubes and dishes. Color coded for easy identification.PP material, hydrophilicUsed in microbiology experimentsDifferent colors for identificationFlexible handles for easier collection and inoculationSterilized by Ethylene OxideEasy-tear sterile individual packaging
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 10 mcL/1 mcL Loop/Needle Natural
Disposable incubation loops and needles eliminating the need for flaming metal loops and exposure to airborne pathogens. Precision molded from biological inert polymers. Irradiation sterilized.
Electron Microscopy Sciences 10 mcL/1 mcL Loop Natural
Disposable incubation loops and needles eliminating the need for flaming metal loops and exposure to airborne pathogens. Precision molded from biological inert polymers. Irradiation sterilized.
Alkali Scientific Inoculating Loops, 10ul, Flexible PP (50 Sterile Peel Bags of 20 Loops), 1000/cs
These sterile, 10ul, disposable plastic loops are designed for use in quantitative procedures such as sampling, urine counts and serial dilutions, as well as for bacterial inoculation. Because they are pre-sterilized and designed for single use, there is no risk of cross contamination and no need for flaming. These inoculating loops are flexible enough for streaking, yet rigid enough for subsurface inoculation. The unique hexagonal shape of the shaft makes it easier to grip, orientate and guide through a smooth streaking process. The loop surfaces are extremely smooth with no rough edges and no flashing or burrs on the loop head. This results in the elimination of cutting or gouging of the agar surface. sterile, disposable and verifiably accurate, these inoculation loops provide an efficient, cost-effective and time-saving alternative to traditional metallic loops.
Bellco Glass, Inc. Flexible for easy access to small volume tubes and dishes.Specifications Color coded for easy identification Gentle on delicate agar or other surfaces Color Blue Length 221mm Case Quantity 600
Flexible for easy access to small volume tubes and dishes.Specifications Color coded for easy identification Gentle on delicate agar or other surfaces Color Blue Length 221mm Case Quantity 600
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
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 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