Forceps, Straight, Stainless Steel, Blunt Points

These straight stainless steel forceps with blunt points (often just called lab tweezers) are the everyday workhorse for handling specimens in biology and chemistry classrooms. Unlike costly surgical instruments, these school-grade forceps balance durability and affordability for bulk student use.

Key Features

• Material: Stainless steel, school grade
• Design:
  • Shape: Straight body
  • Tips: Blunt, rounded points that help prevent accidental damage to tissues or materials
  • Grip: Fluted, ribbed handle for a non-slip grip during precise work

Available Sizes

• 125mm
• 150mm

Common Educational Uses

• Dissection: Teasing apart muscle fibres or moving delicate organs during anatomy labs.
• Microscopy: Placing thin cover slips onto glass slides without leaving fingerprints.
• Chemistry: Safely handling reactive metal strips or transferring solid samples into test tubes.

Maintenance for Schools

To make the forceps last, teach students to clean and dry them straight after use, especially after contact with acids or salt solutions.