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.
Trajan Scientific HPLC PROTECOL Cyano Medical 1/EA
CN 5 m x 250 mm x 4 6 m stainless steel ProteCol HPLC Column
Med Vet International Miltex Hatt Spoon, 9in, Oval Cup, 15mm X 22mm, 27-84
Miltex Hatt Spoon, 9in, Oval Cup, 15mm X 22mm, 27-84
Gilson Company Inc Flat Edged Spatula (3.9 x 0.9in Blade)
Sturdy stainless steel blade. Riveted hardwood handle.
BURKLE INC Sampling spoon, long handle, 0.17 oz. (5 ml), PS,white,sterile
The sampling spoon with long handle can be used to remove powders, granulates, pastes or liquids.
The long handle makes it easy to reach the bottoms of larger containers as well and allows for sampling of drums, jerrycans and bottles with small opening diameters. Thanks to the indentations on the handle, the disposable spoon rests comfortably and securely in the hand.
BURKLE INC Palette knife spatula, LxW 7.56 x 0.79 in (192 x 20 mm), PS, white, sterile
The sample spatula can be used to apply, spread or smooth viscous media such as pastes or creams. The spatula easily reaches into the corners and curves of various containers and is suitable for scraping out bowls, removing residues or wiping off Bürkle's measuring and dosing spoons.
The dimensionally stable long edge of the plastic scraper is ideal for cutting viscous media. A small tip on the long edge can be used to tear packaging film, for example. The scraper is also suitable for stirring and mixing.
Accuflow Systems Saint-Gobain Spatula, Hayman Style, PTFE-Coated, 15.2 cm
The Saint-Gobain Chemware Hayman spatula is a 15.2 cm (6 in) PTFE-coated laboratory spatula designed for demanding chemical and powder-handling applications. The PTFE fluoropolymer coating provides an inert, nonstick surface to minimize product loss and contamination while allowing use under severe laboratory conditions.
- Hayman-style double-ended design for precision handling.
- PTFE fluoropolymer coating on both ends provides an inert, nonstick surface.
- Nickel-plated stainless steel core for stiffness and corrosion resistance.
- Overall length 15.2 cm (6 in) for benchtop handling and weighing tasks.
- Resistant to low and high temperatures and compatible with chemically active materials.
- Coating reduces buildup and prevents scratching of delicate surfaces.
