Inoculation Loop, PS
Product Code : EL-LG-11055
Inoculation Loop, PS (code EL-LG-11055) is a disposable polystyrene loop used for streaking and for picking up inoculum without damaging the surface of the medium. It is EO sterile, its loop head is free of rough plastic edges, flashing and burrs, and its hexagonal shaft improves grip and orientation during dilution and streaking.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Streaking and obtaining inoculum without causing surface damage |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Sterility | EO sterile |
| Type | Disposable |
| Cross-contamination | Disposable design reduces the risk of cross-contamination |
| Loop head | No rough plastic edges, flashing or burrs; smooth loop surfaces for streaking |
| Shaft | Hexagonal, for grip and orientation during dilution and streaking |
| Product code | EL-LG-11055 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Inoculation Loop, PS Used For?
An inoculation loop carries a small amount of a microbial culture or sample, the inoculum, from one place to another, for example from a colony to fresh medium or from a broth into a dilution. In streaking, the loop is drawn across an agar plate in a series of passes so that the cells thin out and separate colonies grow. A smooth loop head glides over the agar rather than cutting into it, and the hexagonal shaft lets the user hold the loop at a steady angle. As the loop is EO sterile and disposable, a fresh one is used each time.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of inoculation loops required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Inoculation Loop, PS sterile?
Yes. The loop is supplied EO sterile and is disposable, so a new loop can be used for each transfer, which reduces the risk of cross-contamination.
Why is the loop head made without burrs?
The loop head has no rough plastic edges, flashing or burrs, giving smooth surfaces that streak across the medium without damaging its surface.
What is the purpose of the hexagonal shaft?
The hexagonal shaft gives a better grip and helps the user keep the loop in the right orientation while carrying out dilution and streaking.
Which tasks is the loop used for?
It is used for streaking and for obtaining inoculum, that is, picking up a small amount of culture or sample for transfer, without damaging the medium surface.
OEM Manufacturer
The Inoculation Loop, PS is made by Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) at its works at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests labware such as funnels, pipettes, Petri dishes and stands for engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and can build equipment to an institution's own requirements. Tender and OEM enquiries are handled through the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other lab glassware, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. To ask for a quotation, send the number of inoculation loops required and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.
Last updated: October 2026