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product_id: 458022973
title: "Bacterial Inoculating Loop with Insulated PVC Handle, Braided Nichrome Wire, 5 mm"
brand: "edu-labs"
price: "R622"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Edu Labs"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/458022973-bacterial-inoculating-loop-with-insulated-pvc-handle-braided-nichrome-wire
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Braided Nichrome wire for rapid sterilization 5 mm precision loop diameter Insulated PVC handle for safe, cool grip Bacterial Inoculating Loop with Insulated PVC Handle, Braided Nichrome Wire, 5 mm

**Brand:** edu-labs
**Price:** R622
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧫 Elevate your lab game with precision and safety in every loop!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bacterial Inoculating Loop with Insulated PVC Handle, Braided Nichrome Wire, 5 mm by edu-labs
- **How much does it cost?** R622 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/458022973-bacterial-inoculating-loop-with-insulated-pvc-handle-braided-nichrome-wire)

## Best For

- edu-labs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted edu-labs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Meets Safety:** Ergonomic insulated PVC handle ensures a cool, secure grip during extended lab sessions
- • **Sterilize in Seconds:** Braided Nichrome wire heats and cools rapidly, minimizing downtime between uses
- • **Durability That Lasts:** ASTM-standard nickel-chromium alloy wire built to withstand repeated sterilization cycles
- • **Versatile Wire Options:** Available in 25 or 26 gauge, single or double-twisted wire to match your exact microbiology needs
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** 5 mm loop designed for flawless sample transfer without damaging agar surfaces

## Overview

The Edu-Labs Bacterial Inoculating Loop features a 5 mm braided Nichrome wire loop with ASTM-standard nickel-chromium alloy for durability and rapid sterilization. Its insulated PVC handle provides a cool, comfortable grip, making it ideal for precise microbiological sample transfer without damaging agar surfaces. Available in multiple wire gauges and twists, this reusable loop is engineered for professional lab efficiency and reliability.

## Description

Edu-Labs Bacterial Inoculating Loop with Insulated PVC Handle, Braided Nichrome Wire, 5 mm : desertcart.in: Industrial & Scientific

Review: I haven't use them yet they're still in the package they look good they'll do the job
Review: A little too flimsy to pickup spores for agar work. Probably my technique but I reverted to using a scalpel.

## Features

- Ideal for selecting, inoculating, or transferring microbiological samples
- Made from astm- standard (b167-11) quality nickel-chromium alloy wire
- Reusable loop is available with insulated-pvc or plain-aluminum handles and cools rapidly after sterilization
- Loops slide along agar surfaces without cutting or tearing material
- Available in 25 gauge (twisted) or 26 gauge (single) wire, single or double-twisted

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079TNFHT4 |
| Are batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #193,336 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #3,286 in Lab Supplies |
| Brand | Edu-labs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (120) |
| Date First Available | 11 January 2020 |
| Item Weight | 9 g |
| Item model number | EL-0035 |
| Manufacturer | Surgical Designs, Inc |
| Model number | EL-0035 |
| Net Quantity | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Memory Sticks | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 20.7 x 2.39 x 1.3 cm; 9 g |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 5 April 2021*

I haven't use them yet they're still in the package they look good they'll do the job

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***Y on 17 November 2020*

A little too flimsy to pickup spores for agar work. Probably my technique but I reverted to using a scalpel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***A on 28 March 2024*

Easy to handle and simple

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-12*