Lab Insights Picks

Every guide on our Lab Insights blog points to real products you can buy today. This collection gathers that equipment in one place: litmus paper, chromatography paper, filter paper, glass measuring cylinders, a hand operated vacuum pump, a Bunsen burner, tuning forks, and plastic petri dishes. Read the guide, then order the exact item, in stock and shipped from Boksburg.

What's in this collection

  • Chemistry testing: litmus paper for acid and base testing, plus chromatography paper for separating pigments and inks
  • Filtration: student grade filter paper, plus a hand operated vacuum pump to speed things up
  • Measuring: glass Class B measuring cylinders for accurate volumes
  • Heating: an adjustable Bunsen burner for LPG lines
  • Physics and biology: aluminium tuning forks for sound experiments, and sterile plastic petri dishes for culturing

How to choose the right equipment

  • Match the item to the guide you're following. Each Lab Insights article names the grade and size used.
  • Pick filter paper or chromatography paper by pore size and pack count for your class size.
  • Choose glass over plastic measuring cylinders when a lesson needs chemical resistance.
  • Check pack sizes before ordering. Filter paper, litmus paper, and petri dishes are all sold by the pack, so order enough for every group.

Common uses

  • Testing solution pH in high school and university chemistry classes
  • Separating pigments and inks with paper chromatography
  • Filtering precipitates by gravity or vacuum in practical experiments
  • Demonstrating sound wave frequency with tuning forks
  • Culturing microorganisms in petri dishes for biology practicals

See also: pH & Litmus Test Papers, Indicator & Chromatography Papers, and Filter Papers. Bestsellers from this collection: Litmus Paper, 100 Pages and Plastic Petri Dishes, Pack of 10. Want the background reading? Visit the Lab Insights blog.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell the exact products shown in the Lab Insights guides?

Yes. Every product in this collection is the same item pictured or reviewed in a Lab Insights article.

Can I buy these items individually?

Yes. Each product has its own page with pack sizes and pricing, so you only order what you need.

Is this equipment suitable for school science experiments?

Yes. Most items are priced and packed for classroom use, from litmus paper strips to petri dish packs of ten.

Will more products be added to this collection?

Yes. We add new items here as new Lab Insights guides are published.

Ordering for a school or lab in bulk? Contact us for a quote on any item in this collection. Everything ships from our Boksburg warehouse.