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Cell Scrapers and Cell Lifters
Cell scrapers and lifters mechanically detach adherent cells from culture vessels for passaging, analysis, subculturing, or biotechnology workflows. Choose material, size, and shape to suit the vessel and cell line: rounded edges support gentler detachment, while rigid designs help remove strongly adherent cells.
View product category →Chromatography Vials
Chromatography vials are sample containers for HPLC, GC, and LC/MS, supporting safe handling, storage, and automated introduction to analyzers. Choose chemically inert, solvent-compatible materials, an appropriate volume, and closures with septa for leak tightness. Autosampler compatibility and heat resistance or low-background materials may also be relevant.
View product category →Cryogenic Storage Boxes
Cryogenic storage boxes securely organize and preserve sensitive biological samples, including cells, tissues, sperm, and embryos, at temperatures down to about −196 °C. Select capacity, vial or tube compatibility, compartment layout, rack fit, and whether the box is suitable for liquid-nitrogen immersion or ultra-low-temperature freezers.
View product category →Dissecting Needles and Microscope Needles
Dissecting and microscope needles support precise preparation and manipulation of tissues, cells, and small organisms for microscopy and biology education. Choose tip shape and fineness, length, flexibility, and material to suit delicate sample handling; straight or curved stainless-steel designs offer durable, cleanable options.
View product category →Flow Sensors
Flow sensors measure and monitor liquid or gas flows in laboratory fluidics, bioprocess, and process-control systems. Select by medium compatibility, measurement range, installation type, and interface needs. Thermal, mechanical, and inductive principles support different applications; regular calibration helps maintain accuracy.
View product category →Overhead stirrer
Overhead stirrers mix, homogenize, suspend, or redistribute larger volumes and highly viscous liquids that magnetic stirrers may not handle effectively. Select by sample volume, viscosity, and application, considering speed range, drive type, control options, stirrer geometry, and reaction-monitoring requirements.
View product category →Serological Pipettes
Serological pipettes measure and transfer defined volumes of media, buffers, and reagents for cell culture, microbiology, and molecular biology. Choose volume, material, sterility, and pipette-aid compatibility; graduated scales support reading in the low- to mid-milliliter range.
View product category →Vacuum dryer
Vacuum dryers remove water by lowering chamber pressure, enabling low-temperature, uniform drying for temperature-sensitive or porous materials, including complex pore structures. Select according to chamber volume, achievable vacuum, temperature control, monitoring options, material compatibility, and required dryness; they may be unsuitable for bulky samples or processes requiring very high temperatures.
View product category →Cell biology and cell culture (4)
Cell Culture Flasks
Cell culture flasks are single-use vessels for growing animal, human, or microbial cells in liquid nutrient media under sterile conditions. Choose based on volume, material, closure, incubator compatibility, and surface treatment, particularly when cell attachment is required.
View product category →Cell Culture Inserts
Cell culture inserts use semipermeable membranes to separate compartments while enabling small-molecule exchange, supporting co-culture, transport, migration, diffusion, and cellular-interaction studies. Select membrane material, pore size and density, and vessel compatibility according to cell type, required permeability, and experimental protocol.
View product category →Cell Scrapers and Cell Lifters
Cell scrapers and lifters mechanically detach adherent cells from culture vessels for passaging, analysis, subculturing, or biotechnology workflows. Choose material, size, and shape to suit the vessel and cell line: rounded edges support gentler detachment, while rigid designs help remove strongly adherent cells.
View product category →Prepared Microbiological Media
Prepared microbiological media support laboratory cultivation of bacteria, yeasts, and molds in analysis, research, quality control, and diagnostics. Ready-to-use formats can save time and standardize workflows. Select media by organismal nutritional needs, composition and pH, format, application requirements, storage conditions, and shelf life.
View product category →Chromatography and separation (3)
Chromatography Syringes
Chromatography syringes enable precise withdrawal, dispensing, and injection of samples or solvents for LC, GC, and mass-spectrometry workflows. Select volume range, connection type, and needle design for the system, while body and seal materials should match the chemical medium to support leak-tight, reproducible injections.
View product category →Chromatography Vial Caps and Septa
Chromatography vial caps and septa seal sample vials for GC, HPLC, and liquid- or gas-phase preparation, helping limit contamination and evaporation during storage and analysis. Select cap type and septum material for vial and autosampler compatibility, chemical resistance, seal tightness, and thermal stability.
View product category →Chromatography Vials
Chromatography vials are sample containers for HPLC, GC, and LC/MS, supporting safe handling, storage, and automated introduction to analyzers. Choose chemically inert, solvent-compatible materials, an appropriate volume, and closures with septa for leak tightness. Autosampler compatibility and heat resistance or low-background materials may also be relevant.
View product category →Laboratory consumables (24)
Bead Beating Tubes
Bead Beating Tubes enable mechanical cell lysis and sample homogenization by agitating embedded beads to disrupt cell walls or membranes. They support DNA extraction, protein analysis, and culture preparation. Choose bead material and size, tube volume, chemical resistance, secure sealing, and compatibility with the intended bead beater.
View product category →Chemicals – Bromides
Bromides are halide compounds used in synthesis, analytical procedures, and specialty chemical production as starting materials or catalysts. Choose between inorganic salts and organic bromine compounds based on required reactivity, solubility, purity, physical state, stability, and reagent compatibility.
View product category →Chemicals – Pyridine
Pyridine is a heterocyclic azine used as a synthesis building block for pharmaceuticals, herbicides, and chemical intermediates, and as a solvent or reagent in laboratory synthesis and analysis. Select grade, purity, delivery form, stability, and reagent compatibility for the intended application.
View product category →Deep-Well Plates
Deep-well plates support higher-volume sample storage, handling, and pre-processing for workflows such as extraction, DNA/RNA purification, cell culture samples, and automation. Choose well count, volume, material, chemical and temperature resistance, and automated pipetting compatibility; they are not intended for direct analytical measurement.
View product category →Erlenmeyer Flasks
Erlenmeyer flasks are conical vessels for mixing, heating, storing liquids, sample preparation, reactions, and culturing. Their wide base and narrow neck help reduce splashing and evaporation. Choose volume, heat-resistant material, chemical compatibility, and options such as ground joints or sealing caps; they are not intended for precise volume measurement.
View product category →Filter Paper
Filter paper separates solids from liquids by retaining particles while allowing liquid to pass through, supporting sample preparation, pre-filtration, and chromatographic methods. Choose pore size, basis weight, chemical resistance, and format for the application; ash-free grades help minimize sample residues.
View product category →Filter Plates
Filter plates are multi-well plates with integrated membranes for parallel separation of particles from liquids in sample preparation, molecular biology, and microbiology. Select by membrane material, pore size, chemical resistance, filtration capacity, and compatibility with vacuum, centrifuge, automation, or reader systems.
View product category →Graduated Cylinders
Graduated cylinders measure liquid volumes for chemical, biological, and microbiological procedures. Choose capacity, scale accuracy, material, and stability to suit the task: glass offers chemical resistance and thermal stability, while plastic is lighter and shatter-resistant. They provide moderate precision rather than microliter-level accuracy.
View product category →Laboratory Beakers
Laboratory beakers contain, mix, heat, and temporarily store liquids or suspensions for sample preparation and reactions. Choose glass or plastic according to chemical resistance, heat requirements, capacity, and handling needs. Graduations support approximate volume estimates only; beakers are neither sealable nor intended for precise measurement.
View product category →Laboratory Bottles
Laboratory bottles store, transport, and handle liquids, chemicals, and samples in chemistry, biology, environmental analytics, and molecular research. Choose material, volume, neck and closure design according to chemical compatibility, temperature tolerance, sterility, and the intended procedure.
View product category →Lysing Matrix Tubes
Lysing Matrix Tubes enable mechanical disruption of bacteria, fungi, and tissue for downstream DNA extraction, microbial analysis, and molecular biology workflows. Pre-filled abrasive particles create impact and shear during bead beating; select matrix composition and hardness to suit the sample, as very hard matrices may damage delicate specimens.
View product category →Media Preparators
Media preparators mix and heat liquid or agar-based nutrient media for culturing microorganisms. Many systems add stirring, dosing, sterilization, or automated dispensing. Select by required batch volume, automation level, media compatibility, and cleaning needs; regular maintenance and calibration support consistent media quality.
View product category →Microscope Cover Glasses
Microscope cover glasses protect and stabilize specimens on slides while supporting uniform light transmission for clearer light-microscopy images. Select thickness and dimensions to match the slide and optical setup; thin glass is fragile, and scratches, dust, or contamination can cause imaging artifacts.
View product category →Microscope slides
Microscope slides are flat glass carriers for cells, tissue sections, and other small samples in light microscopy. Standardized 76 × 26 mm dimensions support uniform handling and compatibility with most microscopes. Choose thickness, edge type, frosted labeling areas, or coatings to improve safe handling, identification, and sample adhesion.
View product category →Packaging wood and cardboard
Wood and cardboard packaging protects laboratory glassware, materials, and chemical containers during transport, storage, and logistics. Choose dimensions, thickness, stability, and cushioning such as dividers or foam inserts to suit contents. Check regularly for moisture and integrity; these materials are unsuitable for high humidity or extreme chemical exposure.
View product category →Quartz cuvettes
Quartz cuvettes serve as reusable sample cells for UV/VIS spectroscopy, supporting concentration determination, kinetic studies, and material characterization. Select highly pure quartz for UV measurements, with suitable path length, sample volume, holder fit, and optical finish. Careful cleaning prevents contamination and reduced light transmission.
View product category →Reagent Reservoirs
Reagent reservoirs hold reagents, buffers, and sample fluids for manual or automated pipetting, reducing refilling and supporting efficient handling. Choose capacity, material resistance, shape, and pipette or automation compatibility for the intended workflow. They are for pipetting, not long-term storage.
View product category →Sampling bags
Sampling bags collect, store, and transport liquid or solid laboratory samples while helping prevent contamination. Choose material, size, tear resistance, leak tightness, sterility, and closure type to suit the sample and handling needs. They are single-use and may not suit samples requiring strict temperature or state control.
View product category →Staining Jars and Staining Racks
Staining jars and racks support controlled immersion of microscope slides for histology, cytology, and light-microscopy staining. Select size, slide capacity, chemical resistance, and rack design for efficient, reproducible handling. Lidded jars can help limit evaporation or contamination; these systems are not intended for high-volume automated workflows.
View product category →Test Tubes
Test tubes handle small sample volumes for experiments, reactions, analyses, and temporary storage in chemistry, biology, microbiology, and diagnostics. Select material, dimensions, volume, bottom shape, thermal suitability, and rack or cap compatibility. Glass is reusable after cleaning, while plastic is less break-prone but often unsuitable for high temperatures.
View product category →Urine specimen containers
Urine specimen containers support sanitary collection and short-term storage of urine for diagnostic use in clinics, outpatient practices, and laboratories. Choose size, material, and a secure screw or snap-on closure for leak protection; variants may be sterile or include measuring scales or additive compartments.
View product category →Volumetric Flasks
Volumetric flasks enable precise preparation of standard and calibration solutions for chemical, titration, and biochemical work requiring exact concentrations. Choose by nominal volume, material, and calibration class. Their marked narrow neck defines a fixed volume; they are unsuitable for viscous, gaseous, solid, or variable-volume measurements.
View product category →Weighing Dishes and Boats
Weighing dishes and boats hold solid, powdered, or liquid samples for direct transfer to laboratory balances, helping protect balance pans and support precise dosing. Select size, shape, material, and chemical resistance for the sample; deep boats suit larger quantities or liquids, while intact, clean items support reliable results.
View product category →Weighing Paper
Weighing paper is a single-use consumable for preparing and transferring samples before weighing, helping prevent loss, residue, and direct contact with the balance pan. Choose size, thickness, absorbency, and material quality for the sample and workflow; it may be unsuitable for very dusty or moist samples.
View product category →Cooling, cryogenics and sample storage (1)
Cryogenic Storage Boxes
Cryogenic storage boxes securely organize and preserve sensitive biological samples, including cells, tissues, sperm, and embryos, at temperatures down to about −196 °C. Select capacity, vial or tube compatibility, compartment layout, rack fit, and whether the box is suitable for liquid-nitrogen immersion or ultra-low-temperature freezers.
View product category →Filtration and pure water (2)
Capsule Filters
Capsule filters clarify, sterilize, or pre-filter liquids for microbiological testing, pharmaceutical analyses, cell culture preparation, and general laboratory work. Select pore size, membrane material, chemical compatibility, and suitability for vacuum or pressure filtration. They are typically single-use and may be unsuitable for highly viscous media or very large volumes.
View product category →Ultrapure water system
Ultrapure water systems provide Type I to Type III laboratory water for analytical, chemical, and biological applications. They combine methods such as reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and ultrafiltration to reduce contaminants. Select systems by required purity, contaminant types, flow rate, infrastructure compatibility, and maintenance needs.
View product category →Liquid handling and pipetting (2)
Serological Pipettes
Serological pipettes measure and transfer defined volumes of media, buffers, and reagents for cell culture, microbiology, and molecular biology. Choose volume, material, sterility, and pipette-aid compatibility; graduated scales support reading in the low- to mid-milliliter range.
View product category →Stepper pipette
Stepper pipettes are handheld manual dispensers for rapid, accurate repeated delivery of small liquid volumes in molecular biology, chemistry, and microbiology. Using displacement-based volume delivery with defined adjustment steps, they support one-handed operation; select for required volume range, tip compatibility, ergonomics, and adjustment accuracy.
View product category →Balances and measurement technology (5)
Anemometer
Anemometers measure wind speed and air or gas flow for environmental analysis, process control, and R&D. Select by measurement principle, range, accuracy, connectivity, and indoor or outdoor robustness. Mechanical, thermal, and ultrasonic designs differ in response time and suitability; turbulence or dust can reduce accuracy.
View product category →Balance table
Balance tables provide stable, low-vibration workspaces for sensitive measurements, including microgram- and milligram-range mass determinations. They use damping systems such as elastomer mounts, air cushions, or springs; select designs based on isolation performance, instrument size and load capacity, chemical resistance, and ergonomic needs.
View product category →Hydrometer
Hydrometers measure liquid density or specific gravity by floating at an immersion depth determined by static buoyancy. They are used in laboratories, chemical, food and beverage, and environmental analysis. Select a suitable range, scale readability, accuracy, and chemically resistant material; foaming, viscous liquids, or solids can impair measurements.
View product category →Melting point analyzer
Melting point analyzers determine the melting point of solid samples to assess composition, purity, identity, and product quality in chemistry, pharmacy, material testing, and quality assurance. Selection should consider temperature accuracy, measurement range, sample preparation, and whether visual or automated sensor-based measurement is required.
View product category →Tachometer
Tachometers measure and display the rotational speed or velocity of moving parts such as centrifuges, pumps, shafts and motors, supporting process monitoring and workflow optimization. Select non-contact models for sensitive or hard-to-access surfaces, or contact versions for smooth, accessible surfaces.
View product category →Microscopy and imaging (1)
Dissecting Needles and Microscope Needles
Dissecting and microscope needles support precise preparation and manipulation of tissues, cells, and small organisms for microscopy and biology education. Choose tip shape and fineness, length, flexibility, and material to suit delicate sample handling; straight or curved stainless-steel designs offer durable, cleanable options.
View product category →Molecular biology, PCR and sequencing (5)
Diluter for Bags
Bag diluters automate precise dilution of liquid samples in flexible bags for reproducible, sterile laboratory sample preparation. Choose according to bag compatibility, automation level and dilution accuracy. Mechanical or pneumatic dispensing controls liquid volumes; highly viscous or particle-rich samples may be limited.
View product category →Flow Sensors
Flow sensors measure and monitor liquid or gas flows in laboratory fluidics, bioprocess, and process-control systems. Select by medium compatibility, measurement range, installation type, and interface needs. Thermal, mechanical, and inductive principles support different applications; regular calibration helps maintain accuracy.
View product category →PCR Plates
PCR plates are disposable microplates for parallel DNA amplification in molecular biology workflows. Available mainly in 96- or 384-well formats, they support controlled thermal cycling and manual or automated handling. Select by cycler compatibility, material temperature resistance, sealing method, and optical clarity where required.
View product category →Sieving instrument
Sieving instruments determine particle size distributions in dry bulk solids and powders by separating particles through stacked test sieves of decreasing mesh size. Select according to sample quantity, required accuracy, mesh sizes, and sieving motion. Moist, adhesive, or extremely fine particles may limit reliable analysis.
View product category →UV Crosslinkers
UV crosslinkers use short-wave UV-C radiation, commonly 254 nm, to create photoinduced covalent bonds that fix DNA, RNA, or proteins on membranes and filters for blotting workflows. Choose by wavelength, intensity, irradiation area, programmable exposure, and compatibility with membrane or container sizes; penetration is limited to surface layers.
View product category →Laboratory safety and facilities (6)
Aspiration system
Aspiration systems remove residual liquids from laboratory containers, supporting clean, contamination-conscious workflows in cell culture, centrifugation and microtiter plate washing. Choose according to liquid compatibility, required capacity, sterility needs and manual, electric or pneumatic operation; highly viscous, foaming or aggressive media may limit suitability.
View product category →Cleanroom Wipes
Cleanroom wipes support controlled manual cleaning of surfaces, equipment, and workstations in contamination-sensitive environments. Low-lint polyester or microfiber options help limit particle release, while absorbency, antistatic properties, sterility, and chemical compatibility should be matched to the application.
View product category →Gloves-Latex
Latex gloves are single-use laboratory gloves for handling biological samples, chemicals, and hygienic tasks. Their elasticity supports close fit and tactile sensitivity for precision work, while tear resistance helps protect against liquids and mechanical stress. Choose thickness and powdering by application; powder-free options reduce allergy risk.
View product category →Laboratory glassware washer
Laboratory glassware washers mechanically clean and thermally disinfect machine-washable glassware, test tubes, and volumetric containers for analytically clean reuse. Select models by chamber size, loading tiers, program range, spray nozzle configuration, and optional drying; thermal disinfection does not replace sterilization where higher requirements apply.
View product category →Sterilization Indicators
Sterilization indicators monitor whether key parameters such as temperature, exposure time, or chemical concentration have been reached during steam or chemical sterilization. Chemical strips, discs, or labels provide colour changes, while biological indicators use spores for microbiological assessment. Choose according to process compatibility, sensitivity, usability, and traceability.
View product category →Sterilizers – Flame sterilizer
Flame sterilizers are gas-powered laboratory burners for rapidly heating small, heat-resistant tools such as inoculation needles and spatulas to reduce potential contaminants. Choose by burner type, flame control, safety features such as automatic shut-off, and robustness; they are not suitable for liquids or larger equipment.
View product category →Centrifugation and sample preparation (3)
Laboratory spatulas
Laboratory spatulas scoop, transfer, portion, or stir small amounts of powders, pastes, and viscous substances for sampling and analytical work. Select material, size, shape, and rigidity for chemical compatibility and purity requirements; finely tipped micro spatulas support high-precision tasks. They are unsuitable for large quantities or precise liquid dosing.
View product category →Overhead stirrer
Overhead stirrers mix, homogenize, suspend, or redistribute larger volumes and highly viscous liquids that magnetic stirrers may not handle effectively. Select by sample volume, viscosity, and application, considering speed range, drive type, control options, stirrer geometry, and reaction-monitoring requirements.
View product category →Ultrasonic bath
Ultrasonic baths use cavitation to gently clean glassware and delicate instruments, including hard-to-access areas. They also support solvent degassing, emulsification, homogenization, and sample dissolution. Choose by bath volume, frequency, power, temperature control, and material compatibility; ultrasound may not remove strong residues alone.
View product category →Temperature control and incubation (3)
Autoclave Bags
Autoclave bags package instruments, tools, and materials for steam sterilization while helping maintain a bacterial barrier until use. Select bags by autoclave compatibility, size, seal integrity, heat resistance, and steam permeability; inspect before use and verify sterilization with appropriate indicators.
View product category →Temperature regulating system
Temperature regulating systems control laboratory and technical processes by circulating a thermal fluid at a defined setpoint to add or remove heat. They support stable conditions in reaction vessels, extraction and chromatographic setups, incubators, and cooling units. Select according to temperature range, fluid stability, regulation accuracy, and installation compatibility.
View product category →Vacuum dryer
Vacuum dryers remove water by lowering chamber pressure, enabling low-temperature, uniform drying for temperature-sensitive or porous materials, including complex pore structures. Select according to chamber volume, achievable vacuum, temperature control, monitoring options, material compatibility, and required dryness; they may be unsuitable for bulky samples or processes requiring very high temperatures.
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