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 Teasing Needle, 6", Angled, 19 Guage, Blue; Each
Needles are made from high quality nichrome wire that cools rapidly after sterilization. Available with or without handle and straight or angled needle.
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.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Brass Inoculating Loop and Needle Holder, 6"; Each
Reusable Inoculating Loops with handles are used to select, inoculate or transfer microbiological samples. Handles are insulated to protect the hand during use. Loops and Handles cool rapidly after sterilization. Loops and without handles are sold separately as models 04396-35 through -39. Needle without handle is available as model 04396-49.
Cole-Parmer Argos Technologies Calibrated Inoculating Streaker Loops, 1ul, 1.45 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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polystyrene White Needle
Precision molded loop made from polystyrene eliminating the need for flaming metal loops and exposure to airborne pathogens. Made from virgin raw material which complies with USP class VI requirements. Cross contamination due to improper sterilization is eliminated. Surface treated for enhanced droplet adhesion. Supplied sterile in easy-to-open packs of 10 or 25. Color coded for product identification. Problem-free inoculation with smooth loop surface. Calibration certificate available.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polystyrene Blue Loop, 1 mcL
Precision molded loop made from polystyrene eliminating the need for flaming metal loops and exposure to airborne pathogens. Made from virgin raw material which complies with USP class VI requirements. Cross contamination due to improper sterilization is eliminated. Surface treated for enhanced droplet adhesion. Supplied sterile in easy-to-open packs of 10 or 25. Color coded for product identification. Problem-free inoculation with smooth loop surface. Calibration certificate available.
Volume: 1 µl
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polystyrene White Needle
Precision molded loop made from polystyrene eliminating the need for flaming metal loops and exposure to airborne pathogens. Made from virgin raw material which complies with USP class VI requirements. Cross contamination due to improper sterilization is eliminated. Surface treated for enhanced droplet adhesion. Supplied sterile in easy-to-open packs of 10 or 25. Color coded for product identification. Problem-free inoculation with smooth loop surface. Calibration certificate available.
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, 3x70 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: 3 mm
Wire: 26 gauge
OAL: 70 mm
Mitegen M5-L18SP-35LD, MicroLoops LD; box of 20 with 35 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. Our mounts are hand made and inspected, packed into boxes of 20, traditionally on 18mm pins.
Mitegen M2-L18SP-150, Dual-Thickness MicroMounts, box of 20 with 150 micron aperture mounts; 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. Our mounts are hand made and inspected, packed into boxes of 20, traditionally on 18mm pins.
