Loop sterilizers are used in many industries ranging from research laboratories, the field of microbiology, and quality control, to sterilize tools and equipment. In research laboratories, in particular, loop sterilizers and safety bunsen burners offer a far safer alternative to using open flame to sterilize equipment and are often the required tool of choice for this task. Safety bunsen burners, for example, are excellent for use with a variety of equipment including, test tubes, pipettes, and other glass instruments. Loop-Needle Sterilizers are ideal for use when sterilization of metal loops, needles is required.
Microbiology is another field that will benefit from the use of Loop-Needle Sterilizers. Here, inoculating loops are used to pick up and transfer bacteria samples. It is, of course, imperative that these tools be completely free of live bacteria before reusing. After a sample is transferred, using Loop-Needle Sterilizers to clean and sanitize these tools ensures that they can be reused without concern for contamination. Professionals in the field of Quality Control will benefit from using safety bunsen burners and Loop-Needle Sterilizers for their quality control initiatives as it facilitates the sterilization process as well as provides operator safety.
These two types of laboratory equipment use different power sources. Loop sterilizers use electric heat sources or infrared heat to sterilize equipment. Other sterilizers may additionally be used in anaerobic chambers. Safety bunsen burners offer flame control and also have several features that help to prevent accidents. These include:
- Automatic ignition: An optical sensor, foot pedal, or benchtop switch ignites the gas without using a lighter or matches.
- Flame monitoring: If the flame goes out, the burner will automatically try to reignite it. If it can’t, the gas supply will be cut off.
- Maximum burning time: The burner will automatically shut off after a user-defined time period.
- Alarm display: An alarm will indicate if the burner head is still hot.
Neutec offers Loop-Needle Sterilizers and Safety Bunsen Burner models from leading manufacturers such as BioTool Swiss AG. In addition, we carry a large selection of safety Bunsen burner accessories including footswitch pedals, pressure regulator adapters, flame shields, loop trays, spray protectors, and burner heads. We invite you to contact our representatives to discuss your individual requirements or to place an order.
