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Dissection Kits & Tools

Dissection kits and precision dissecting instruments are used in veterinary practices, medical training facilities, biological research departments, wildlife and conservation labs, and school Life Sciences classrooms across South Africa. SmartLabs stocks complete 9-piece dissection kit sets, individual scalpel handles and replaceable blades, stainless steel forceps, surgical scissors, dissecting needles, magnifiers, and wooden dissecting boards, with prices from R5 for plastic tweezers to R900 for a wax-filled dissecting tray.

How to choose the right dissection tools

For professional specimen work in veterinary, research, or medical training settings, invest in individual surgical-grade steel instruments: fine-point forceps, curved iris scissors, and high-quality scalpel handles with replaceable blades. For school Life Sciences practicals, a standard 9-piece dissection kit covers all CAPS requirements cost-effectively. If you need to equip a full laboratory, SmartLabs can quote on class sets or professional instrument packs.

Frequently asked questions

Are these instruments suitable for veterinary or research use?

Yes. Our stainless steel forceps, scissors, and scalpels are used in veterinary practices, research facilities, and medical training departments, not just school classrooms.

Are the scalpel blades replaceable?

Yes. Our scalpels use standard No. 3 and No. 4 handles, and replacement blades are sold separately so you only replace what wears out.

Can I order in bulk for a laboratory or institution?

Yes. Contact SmartLabs with your required quantities and we will put together a competitive quote for institutional or bulk orders.

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Dissecting Boards Wood 450 X 300 mm

Dissecting Boards Wood Made of Softwood which readily takes pins. Size 45x30cm

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Dissecting Kit of Instruments

Dissecting Set of Instruments Stainless steel instruments for accurate dissection. Complete in zipper leather case. 430-003 Set Includes: 9 Instr...

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Dissecting Needles, Plastic Handle (Pk 5)

A Dissecting Needle Pack (Pack of 5) is a essential tools for biological and anatomical research. These needles are designed for fine-point manipul...

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Dissecting Pins Steel Pins

Dissecting pins are essential laboratory tools used to secure biological specimens during an examination, feature uniformly smooth needle points w...

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Dissecting Set - 9 Medical Instruments

Dissecting Set - 9 Medical Instruments Stainless steel instruments for accurate dissection. Complete in zipper leather case. Surgical Scissors, S...

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Dissecting Tray with Wax

Dissecting Tray with Wax Aluminium tray supplied with wax. Size: 300 x 200 x 45mm.

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Forceps Blunt Points - Stainless Steel (Grade 410)

Straight Forceps with Blunt Points, manufactured from Grade 410 Stainless Steel. These are general-purpose laboratory tweezers designed for the saf...

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Forceps Stainless Steel

Straight Forceps with Fine Points are high-precision laboratory instruments manufactured from Grade 410 Stainless Steel. Designed for delicate ta...

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Forceps, Stainless Steel Fine Points

Fine-point school forceps (also known as pointed-tip tweezers) are the go-to precision tool for middle and high school biology labs. While the "sch...

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Forceps, Straight, Stainless Steel, Blunt Points

Stainless steel school-grade forceps (often colloquially called laboratory tweezers) are the standard "workhorse" tool for specimen manipulation in...

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Jewelers Loupe Magnifier 30x

Discover fine details with the Jewelers Loupe Magnifier 30x, a compact, high-clarity tool designed for precision work in gemology, numismatics, wat...

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Jewelers Loupe Magnifier 40x

See the finest details with the Jewellery Loupe Magnifier 40x from SmartLabs. This compact magnifier is perfect for jewelers, coin collectors, watc...

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Magnifier Folding 18-20 dia 10Xmag (Gowling)

Jewelers Loop - 10x Magnification  Unbreakable lightweight and compact Gowland Type (Jewelers loop) magnifier, 0.75" wide, with 10x magnification f...

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Magnifying Glass - 50mm dia lens, 5x and 3x

Magnifying Glass Dual lens magnifiers: large lens magnifications: 3X; Small lens magnifications: 5X; Round lens diameter is approx. 50 mm

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Needle Stainless Steel

Dissecting Teasing Needles Stainless steel, straight, Dissecting Teasing Needles. Sold as a pack of 5. Non-Sterile.  

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Plastic Tweezers Blue 110mm Reusable ABS Lab Forceps for Schools

These blue plastic tweezers are designed for safe, practical use in school laboratories and classroom environments. With a compact 110mm length, th...

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Scalpel Blade for No. 3 Holder

Scalpel Blade for No. 3 Holder Scalpel blades No. 10, 11, 12 fits the scalpel holder No. 3. Designed to fit into any standard scalpel handle for ea...

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Scalpel Blade for No. 4 Holder

Scalpel Blade for No. 4 Holder Scalpel blades No. 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 fits the scalpel holder No. 4. Designed to fit into any standard scalpel handl...

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Scalpel Handle

Scalpel Handle This is a basic, high quality steel handle, slotted to accept dissection blades. Compatible with standard scalpel blade sizes.

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Scissors Bandage 14cm - Lister

Scissors Bandage 14cm - Lister Lister Bandage Scissors are commonly used for sizing dressings and removing circumferential bandages. They may also ...

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Scissors Iris - 11.25cm Curved

Scissors Iris - 11.25cm Curved Curved Iris Scissors are used for the sharp dissections of sensitive tissues. It is suitable to dissect the delicate...

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Scissors Iris - 11.25cm Straight

Scissors Iris Straight Iris scissors are used during eye surgeries. Iris scissors are small scissors originally designed for the fine detail work o...

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Scissors Ligature 13cm - Spencer

Scissors Ligature 13cm - Spencer Straight Spencer ligature scissors are ideal for use as thread scissors and for cutting thin surgical wires. Than...

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Scissors Metzenbaum - 12.5cm/5in Crv

Scissors Metzenbaum Metzenbaum scissors are specially manufactured for performing blunt dissections and cutting delicate and fine tissues. Surgeons...

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