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.
De Buyer™ White Polypropylene Flour Scoop
Pour dry goods with the De Buyer™ White Polypropylene Flour Scoop, molded in one piece from polypropylene and resulting in a robust single-piece design that is dishwasher safe.
Nickel Electro™ Clifton™ Stainless Steel Spoon One End Spatulas
Contains a spatula on one end and a spoon on the other. Nickel-Electro™ Stainless Steel Spoon One End Spatulas are quick to clean with an attractive shiny appearance making it the choice for applications requiring sterile surfaces.
Nickel Electro™ Stainless Steel NMR Spatulas
This micro spatula is recommended for small powder samples for introducing into 5mm OD NMR tubes.
Nickel Electro™ Stainless Steel NMR Spatula
Nickel Electro™ Stainless Steel NMR Spatula is recommended to be used for small powder samples.
Buerkle™ LaboPlast™ Micro Spatulas
Use to sample, transfer or process small amounts of chemicals, powders, granulates, pastes, creams or liquids. Buerkle™ LaboPlast™ Micro Spatulas facilitates precise work with sturdy centre handle.
Usbeck™ Micro Spatula Spoon
Mix and transfer substances with simplicity. Usbeck™ Micro Spatula Spoon is ideal for mixing and transferring substances.
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.
Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Disposable Sample Scoop
Sample powder, granules, and pastes with these sterile polystyrene scoops. Available with or without transparent lids to help ensure a sterile and contamination-free sampling procedure.
Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Micro Spatulas
Use to sample, transfer or process small amounts of chemicals, powders, granulates, pastes, creams or liquids. Buerkle™ SterilPlast™ Micro Spatulas facilitates precise work with sturdy centre handle.
Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Spoon Spatulas
Use as a sampling spoon or to measure or transfer small amounts. Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Spoon Spatulas can also be used as a scraper or for mixing and stirring.
Buerkle™ Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
Set of 4. Measuring aid for fast and easy measuring from 1.25 to 15 mL. The volume is engraved on the handle of each measuring spoon.