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.
TA Instruments, Loop Decoupler Kit, for Use with Discovery TGA, Discovery SA, Connects Thermobalance Arms to Sample and Reference Hangdown Wires
Waters TA Instruments Loop Decoupler Kit is designed for all Discovery TGA and Discovery SA instruments. It connects the thermobalance arms to sample and reference hangdown wires to ensure accurate measurements.
Med Vet International Wedge Osteotomy Gauge Set, J0822S
These 14 wedge gauges (8-22°) simplify marking and cutting of an appropriate wedge. Parallel marks on each gauge allow the surgeon to mark and cut a wedge having equal proximal and distal borders. Borders the same length result in a better closure both functionally and cosmetically.
Research Products International Corp Inoculating Needles Sterile ABS 20/pk 500/cs
Inoculating loops and needles are smooth and flexible for uniform streaking without damaging the gel surface. Made of durable polystyrene for easy disposal after each use. Supplied in sealed packs with certification. Packaged 25 per pack, 500 per case.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Calibrated Inoculating Loops, 1 uL, 1.45 mm ID; 5/Pk
These 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 and available calibrated or non-calibrated. Brass loop handles are sold separately as models 04396-40 and -41.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Inoculating Loops, 5x70 mm, 26 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: 5 mm
Wire: 26 gauge
OAL: 70 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Calibrated Loops 0.01 ml, 4 mm diameter, 70 mm length
The 0.01 ml loops are calibrated to A.P.H.A. Standards and are made from 19 gauge B&S platinum wire with 5% rhodium.
Volume: 0.01 ml
Diameter: 4 mm
Length: 70 mm