Laboratory Spatulas
Tools designed to scrape, manipulate, chop, or transfer materials; products are available in several sizes, material compositions, etc.
Laboratory spatulas are utensils that help with mixing, scraping, and other tasks related to transferring materials and samples from one place to another.
Commonly, spatulas are used to transfer samples or chemicals from their original containers to weighing paper, weighing boats, weighing bottles, weighing funnels, or other vessels or containers for weighing.
Reusable spatulas are typically made of stainless steel, which is resistant to heat and cold, acids, bases, solvents, and other chemicals. Metal spatulas may also have permanent or removable wooden or polymer handles and may also be coated in PTFE or plastic for greater non-reactivity. Types of stainless steel spatulas include:
- Microspatulas: Thin, pointed ends help to transfer materials to small tubes or microplates
- Trough-shaped spatulas: Usually have one rounded and one pointed end; can be used to dislodge or loosen materials in a container
- Double-ended spatulas: May have ends of equal or slightly different sizes and shapes
- One flat and one bent end
- One rounded and one tapered end
- One rounded and one scoop or spoon-shaped end
Disposable plastic and paper spatulas are also available. Disposable spatulas can help eliminate the potential for cross-contamination that may occur with poorly cleaned reusable spatulas. Disposable plastic spatulas are also ideal for performing lyophilization or handling lyophilized products.
Sterile sampling spatulas have a V-shape and a pointed end. These are used to pierce paper or plastic wrapping to collect samples of a product or food material for pre-production or post-production quality control testing.
Excelta™ Mixing Spatulas, Wooden Handle
Large Paddle
Excelta™ Green Micro Spatulas, plastic handle
Can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts
Walter Stern Rubber Policemen with Angled Edge
Convenient scrapers with angle-shaped edge.
Excelta™ Blue Micro Spatulas, plastic handle
Can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts
Excelta™ Micro Spatulas, ESD Safe Aluminum Handle, Set of 5
Micro Spatulas can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts. Kit includes 5 micro spatulas of various colors.
Excelta™ Black Micro Spatulas, plastic handle
Can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts
Excelta™ Red Micro Spatulas, plastic handle
Can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts
Excelta™ Mixing Spatula, Double Ended, Stainless Steel
This Stainless Steel, Double Ended Mixing Spatula is autoclavable.
Ampco Spatula
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant spatula with several practical applications, including spreading, scraping, and maintenance tasks.
Excelta™ Mini Spatula/Oiler
Excelta™ 260 series mini-spatulas (oilers) have plastic handles. Mini-spatulas are ideal for placing epoxies or lubricant in very small amounts into tight places. The tips are made of AISI 1075 Carbon Steel.
Eisco™ Stainless Steel Micro Spoon and Spatula, 6 in.
High-quality polished stainless steel laboratory tool with a micro spoon and spatula. Measuring 6 inches, it's durable, easy to clean, and versatile for professional labs, classrooms, kitchens, and household use. Ideal for scooping, transferring, and mixing powders and pastes.
Eisco™ Stainless Steel Laboratory Spatula with Scoop
Stainless Steel Laboratory Spatula with Scoop are ideal for adding small amounts of ingredients and mixing
Eisco™ Polypropylene Spatulas with Scoops
Blue polypropylene spatulas with oval scoop spoons on one end and flat edge on the other end. Made of polypropylene, autoclavable, and an excellent replacement of metallic scoops.
