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.
Bochem™ Double Spatula, PTFE
Double-ended for versatility. Bochem™ Double Spatula, PTFE has flat and rounded ends and is coated with resistant PTFE.
Sampling Systems™ Stainless Steel Measuring Scoop
Ideal for scooping out fixed volumes of powder. Sampling Systems™ Stainless Steel Measuring Scoop is constructed of high quality Stainless Steel for durability.
LevGo™ Disposable Antistatic Spatulas
Dispense or collect samples of powders or soft solids. LevGo™ Disposable Antistatic Spatulas are autoclavable. They are designed to fit with standard 15 and 1.5mL tubes.
Gosselin™ Sterile Spoons
Suitable for general laboratory use. Gosselin™ Sterile Spoons are manufactured from sterile polystyrene.
Gosselin™ White Polystyrene Stirrer
This product is sterilized using an irradiation method compliant with the requirements of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-3.
LevGo™ Spatulas
Scoop powders and soft solids from 15 and 1.5mL tubes. LevGo™ Spatulas are eco-friendly and biodegradable.
Bel-Art™ Sterileware™ Economy Sample Spoons
Molded high-impact polystyrene for durability and stiffness. Ideal for retrieving small, specific volume samples of powders or liquids.
Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Reusable Polypropylene Scoops
Designed for retrieving samples from a larger source. SP Scienceware™ Reusable Polypropylene Scoops are a valuable multi-purpose lab tool.
Bel-Art™ Sterileware™ Sampler Scoops
Polystyrene plastic sampler scoops are designed for retrieving samples from a larger source.
Bel-Art™ Scienceware™ Polypropylene Scoop
Designed for retrieving samples from a larger source. Bel Art™ Polypropylene Scoop is excellent for scooping anything from bulk powder to ice.
Usbeck™ Micro Spatula Spoon
Mix and transfer substances with simplicity. Usbeck™ Micro Spatula Spoon is ideal for mixing and transferring substances.
Buerkle™ Spoon Spatula, Stainless Steel
The double-sided multi-purpose spoon is a spoon on one side and a spatula on the other. The poly-spoon is ideal for use in chemistry, the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, and the food industry.