Heathrow Scientific HS86655 Cell Spreader is a Stainless Steel reusable, sterilizable instrument designed for smooth, controlled spreading of cells.
Uneven cell distribution across an agar plate produces distorted colony counts and failed transformations that burn reagents, time, and culture material. The Heathrow Scientific HS86655 stainless steel cell spreader features a 33 mm spreading bar — correctly sized for 90–100 mm plates — that distributes sample in smooth, controlled arcs without pooling or drag. Flame-sterilizable, autoclavable, and reusable. Individually single-wrapped for sterile handling from pack. 8 × 1.3 × 0.2 in (20.3 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm). 1 each. Made in China.
Features & Benefits
- 33 mm Spreading Bar: The 33 mm bar length is sized for standard 90–100 mm agar plates, spanning enough of the plate surface to distribute cells uniformly across the plate in a single spreading motion.
- Stainless Steel — Flame-Sterilizable: Can be sterilized by flaming with ethanol — the standard sterilization method for cell spreaders in microbiology workflows. Stainless steel construction withstands repeated flame and autoclave sterilization cycles without degradation.
- Autoclavable — Reusable: Withstands standard 121°C (250°F) autoclave cycles. Long-term cost savings vs. disposable plastic spreaders in high-volume plating workflows.
- Individually Single-Wrapped: Each spreader is individually packaged for sterile handling from the pack.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | HS86655 |
| Spreading Bar Length | 33 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 8 × 1.3 × 0.2 in (20.3 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm) |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Sterilization | Flame-sterilizable; Autoclavable 121°C |
| Packaging | Individually Single-Wrapped |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Brand | Heathrow Scientific |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to flame-sterilize a stainless steel spreader without killing cells?
Dip the spreading bar in 70–95% ethanol and pass through a flame. Hold the spreader tip-up as the flame burns off passively — do not shake. Before plating, touch the cooled bar briefly to the agar surface away from your sample zone: no sizzle means safe to use. A hot spreader kills cells and melts agar on contact.
Ordering
Run more plates, reuse fewer spreaders. Authorized dealer, ships from USA inventory. Serving academic, government, and research laboratories nationwide. Authorized dealer, ships from USA inventory.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Heathrow Scientific HS86655 Cell Spreader |
| SKU | HS86655 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Bar Length | 33 mm |
| Packaging | 1 each |
| Features | Reusable, Sterilizable, Flame and autoclavable, Flexible rippled handle and domed spreading bar to help reduce agar tears, L-shaped, Lot-to-lot traceability, Gamma sterilized. |
| Compliance | Latex Free (Yes) |
| UNSPSC Code | 41121800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
A: The Heathrow Scientific HS86655 Cell Spreader is made from high-quality stainless steel.
A: Key features include a flexible rippled handle, domed spreading bar to reduce agar tears, L-shaped design, and it is reusable, sterilizable, and autoclavable.
A: The cell spreader features a 33 mm bar length for efficient cell spreading.
A: Yes, the HS86655 Cell Spreader is gamma sterilized and offers lot-to-lot traceability.
Ordering
Authorized dealer, ships from USA inventory. Serving academic, government, and research laboratories nationwide.
