Product Description
Even colony distribution starts with a spreader that glides across agar without tearing it. MTC Bio spreaders come in four shapes, each with smooth, rounded edges that prevent cutting, scraping or gouging the medium during inoculation, and all ship in sterile packaging ready for use.
This listing is for MTC Bio catalog number M5420, the L-Shape Cell Spreader, 38 x 156 mm. The original L-shape, made of ABS with a slight upward curve at the tip, rotates easily around a round plate for uniform spreading. The ABS T-shape applies even pressure across its full 34 mm spreading edge, a common choice for CFU counts on water, milk and urine samples. Polypropylene triangle spreaders add a grooved handle for better grip and orientation and come in 30 mm and extra-large 60 mm spans, with peel-bag or individually wrapped packaging depending on the model. Order it from LIGHT LABS alongside the other MTC Bio supplies your lab uses every day.
Key Features
- Four Shapes – L-shape, T-shape and two triangle sizes cover different plate sizes and spreading styles.
- Agar-Safe Edges – Smooth, rounded edges prevent cutting, scraping or gouging of agar.
- Even Pressure T-Shape – A 34 mm spreading surface delivers consistent pressure across its full span.
- Grooved Triangle Handle – Improves grip and orientation on polypropylene triangle spreaders.
- Sterile Packaging Choices – Peel bags of 10 or individually wrapped spreaders to suit your throughput.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | M5420 |
| Brand | MTC Bio |
| Shape | L-shape |
| Dimensions | 38 x 156 mm |
| Material | ABS |
| Packaging | Individually wrapped |
| Case Quantity | 500 |
| Product Type | Bacteriological spreader |
| Edges | Smooth, rounded |
| Sterility | Sterile packaging |
Other Options in This Line
- M5421 – ABS
- M5431 – ABS
- M5430 – ABS
- M5441 – Polypropylene, Grooved Handle
- M5451 – Polypropylene, Grooved Handle
Applications
- Spread plating of bacterial cultures
- CFU plate counts
- Water, milk and urine testing
- Microbiology teaching labs
