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.
Mitegen M2-L18SP-A2, MicroMount Medium Aperture Assortment - 5 each of 75, 100, 150 and 200 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.
Research Products International Corp SmartPicks, Large, Needle Point, 6 inches long, 500 per pack
smartPicks Wooden Inoculation are manufactured of naturally biodegradable 100% USA grown white birch, autoclavable and naturally biodegradable. Available in both a semi-pointed and needle pointed tip for various applications. Short 1.28" tips are ideal for use with 1.5 ml micro-tubes.
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
Thomas Scientific 10æl Inoculating Loop, Individual Pack, Blue, 221mm, 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
Grainger Hook and Loop 1x3 In Black PK100
The 3M Scotchmate Reclosable Fastener SJ3541 is a hook and loop fastener strip that can be cut to desired length. It has adhesive backing for easy application and is 1" wide x 10 yards long. The hooks are on one side to adhere to the loops on the mating side. It can withstand temperatures up to 200°F and the adhesive withstands intermittent exposure to temperatures from -20°F to 200°F. This versatile fastener strip provides a quick, easy way to create a reclosable fastening system for a wide variety of applications.
Med Vet International McKesson Inoculating Loop with Needle, 1 µL, 20-Centimeter Length, 16-1FLWN, 25/Bag
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
Hampton Research HR4-953/Mounted CryoLoop Sampler - 20 micron (5 of each loop diameter size 0.1 - 1.0 mm) - 30 pack
HR4-953/Mounted CryoLoop Sampler - 20 micron (5 of each loop diameter size 0.1 - 1.0 mm) - 30 pack. Please note items from this supplier are non-returnable.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polystyrene Yellow Loop, 10 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: 10 µl