Scoops, Spoons, and Spatulas
Tools designed to scrape, manipulate, chop, or transfer materials; products are available in several sizes, material compositions, etc.
Scoops, spoons, and spatulas help with mixing, scraping, and other tasks related to transferring materials and samples from one place to another.
These tools 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 products are typically made of stainless steel, which is resistant to heat and cold, acids, bases, solvents, and other chemicals. Metal products 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 products are also available. They can help eliminate the potential for cross-contamination that may occur with poorly cleaned reusable spatulas. Disposable products are also ideal for performing lyophilization or handling lyophilized products.
Some products 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.
Bel-Art™ Earth Friendly 1001 Sticks
Lessen environmental impact with polylactic acid (PLA) resin sampling sticks
Walter Stern Rubber Policemen with Angled Edge
Convenient scrapers with angle-shaped edge.
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™ Blue Micro Spatulas, plastic handle
Can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts
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™ Mini Spatula Extension Handle
Excelta™ 260H extension handle is for use with the 260 series mini spatulas.
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.
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™ Mixing Spatulas, Wooden Handle
Large Paddle
Excelta™ Green Micro Spatulas, plastic handle
Can be used to apply lubricants to small moving parts
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.