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.
Bellco Glass, Inc. 1µL Inoculating Loop, Bulk
DescriptionFlexible for easy access to small volume tubes and dishesColor coded for easy identificationGentle on delicate agar or other surfaces Pack Description20/WrapCase Quantity2000SterileYesNon-pyrogenicYesPrimary ColorWhitePrimary MaterialPolypropyleneWorking Volume1μLGraduatedNoRNase/DNase FreeYes
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.
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.
Research Products International Corp Inoculating Loop, 10ul, YLW, S, Ind. Wrap., 250/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. Individually wrapped, 250 per case.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Twist Hook, Twist Left Only
Twist left only, made from all stainless steel construction.
LGC GENOMICS LLC (Lucigen) BAC-Optimized Replicator v2.0 Electrocomp Cell, 12 Rxns (DUOs)
Cells that enable the most challenging library construction and screening.Highest available transformation efficiencies for library construction and screening.Optimized for high yields of DNA.Competent Cells include Control DNA and Recovery Medium, and are packaged as DUOs (2 transformations per tube) or FIVERs (5 transformations per tube), as indicated. Recovery Medium is also available separately. The specified transformation efficiencies are with pUC DNA, unless indicated otherwise.
Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Inoculating Needles, Rigid Polystyrene, 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.