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.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Inoculating Streaker Loops, Small, Blue; 2.5 mm ID; 5/Pk
These loops attached to a light-weight aluminum handle are made of high quality twisted nichrome wire. The handles are insulated to protect the hand, during use. The loops have been designed to slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing. Loops and handles cool rapidly, after sterilization. They are offered calibrated (1l & 10l) or non-calibrated. Non-calibrated loops and handles are available as small, medium or large and color coded for easy identification.
Hach Company Loop, Inoculating, Disposable, PS 10UL PK/25
Sterile, disposable, inoculating loops, packaged in zip-lock bags. Polystyrene.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Loop & Needle Holder, 6"
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 Loops, 2x70 mm, 28 Gauge, 70 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: 28 gauge
OAL: 70 mm
Alkali Scientific CellPro Inoculating Loops Flex
These sterile disposable 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 designed for single use there is no risk of cross-contamination and no need for flaming 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 The flexibility of polypropylene loops makes it easier to maneuver them within Petri dishes test tubes or other confined spaces improving the researchers ability to collect and transfer samples efficiently The flexibility allows for more precise sampling from cultures especially when working with small or delicate colonies that could be easily damaged by more rigid instruments
Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Inoculating Loops, Rigid Polystyrene 10uL, 1000/Case, Individually Wrapped
These sterile disposable 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 designed for single use, there is no risk of cross-contamination and no need for flaming. 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. Rigid loops and needles allow for more precise streaking patterns on agar plates, which is essential for isolating individual colonies or performing quantitative assays. They are also better suited for handling viscous or dense samples, where flexibility might impede the ability to effectively collect and transfer the sample.
Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Inoculating Loops, Rigid Polystyrene 1uL, 1000/Case, Individually Wrapped
These sterile disposable 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 designed for single use, there is no risk of cross-contamination and no need for flaming. 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. Rigid loops and needles allow for more precise streaking patterns on agar plates, which is essential for isolating individual colonies or performing quantitative assays. They are also better suited for handling viscous or dense samples, where flexibility might impede the ability to effectively collect and transfer the sample.
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop with Needle, 1 µL, 20-Centimeter Length, 16-1FLWN, 1000/Case
Inoculating Loop with Needle McKesson 1 µL ABS 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 There are 25 calibrated inoculating loops in a tamper-evident resealable bag
Mitegen M5-L18SP-200LD, MicroLoops LD; box of 20 with 200 micron aperture loops; mounted on 18 mm rods
Simplify crystal harvesting, and obtain the best possible data from your crystals, using the most advanced lithographic cryo-loops available. Composed of X-ray transparent material, crystals can be mounted directly on the loops, reducing excess fluid, preventing damage, and making getting the crystals out of the drop easier. MiTeGen crystal mounts come in various styles and aperture sizes that allow for various approaches in choosing the right crystal mount for your application. LD (Low Disturbance) mounts offers a way to harvest crystals with minimal disturbance in the fluid. Our mounts are hand made and inspected, packed into boxes of 20, traditionally on 18mm pins.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Inoculating Needle/Loops l
The Inoculating Needle/Loops combination provides choice to spread or pick colonies and cultures. Transfer bacterial cultures without risk of contamination.
MTC Bio Inoculating Needles, 1000/CS
This item has a minimum qty of 3 per supplier requirements.
Inoculating needles, rigid ABS, 25/sterile peel, 40 peels/pack
Andwin Scientific 10UL YL INC LOOP 1000/CS
Made with high-impact polystrene, the inoculating loops feature uniform and smooth streaking without damaging the gel surface. The product is sterile and is packaged in a secure, tamperproof, zip-seal resealable bag. The loops are disposable and do not require flaming, which removes the chance of infection from the formation of aerosol. This product comes in a case of 1000 yellow loops.
Electron Microscopy Sciences 10 mcL Loop/Needle Yellow
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.
Thomas Scientific 1æl Inoculating Loop, Individual Pack, White, 218mm, 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