Specifications

Dimensions below are the standard production range for laboratory scissors. Sizes are given as a selection hint only; please check the actual product.

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Scissor sizes

Type	Blade (mm)	Overall (mm)	Edge	Typical use
Straight	60	160	Straight, sharp	General bench cutting
Curved	50	150	Upward sweep	In-container and surface cutting
Dissecting	45	140	Long fine point	Delicate separation and dissection
Fine-point	40	120	Fine point	Precision trimming
Dressing	70	180	Blunt tip	Opening packaging and dressings

Values are typical; reasonable tolerances apply between production batches. Please rely on actual measurement.

📌 Customization:
• Straight, curved or dissecting combinations to order
• Custom blade lengths and handle styles available
• Dissecting sets with tweezers and scalpels available

Product Description

1. Overview

Laboratory scissors cut solid samples, trim filter paper and sealing film, and handle fibres and films. Edges are heat treated for hardness and then ground to a sharp, durable cutting face that resists rolling over in long service.

Straight scissors handle general bench cutting. Curved blades sweep upward so cutting inside a container or along a flat surface does not require lifting the wrist. Dissecting scissors have long, fine points for delicate separation, and blunt-tip dressing scissors open packaging without stabbing the contents.

Made from medical stainless steel, they can be autoclaved and reused, which suits applications with higher cleanliness demands. Handles are usually single or double ring, keeping the hand comfortable in long sessions.

🔬 Types & Features:
Straight — direct cutting on the bench.
Curved — upward sweep for in-container and surface cutting.
Dissecting — long fine points for delicate separation.
Blunt tip — opens packaging without damaging contents.

2. Key Parameters

Material: medical stainless steel (420 edge steel)
Types: straight / curved / dissecting / fine-point / dressing
Blade lengths: 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 90 mm
Overall lengths: 120 / 140 / 160 / 180 mm
Sterilisation: autoclavable
Applications: cutting samples, filter paper, dissection

3. Material & Workmanship

Bodies are medical stainless steel with heat-treated, ground edges that balance hardness and toughness. The pivot is closely fitted so the blades open and close without play and do not loosen in long service.

Handling tip: do not cut wire or hard materials, which chip the edge. Rinse and dry after use and apply a thin anti-rust film during long storage.

Applications

Typical Uses

Sample preparation

cutting solids to size

Filter paper

trimming paper to suit the funnel

Sealing film

cutting film and membrane materials

Dissection

separating and sampling tissue

Industries

Chemical analysis cutting and preparing solid samples
Biology tissue dissection and sampling
Food testing chopping and portioning samples
Pharmaceutical R&D packaging and sample handling
Teaching laboratories dissection and cutting demonstrations

Selection Guide

Select by task

Task	Suggested type	Notes
Filter paper, sealing film	Straight	Accurate straight cuts
Cutting inside a vessel	Curved	Upward sweep clears the vessel wall
Plant and animal tissue	Dissecting	Fine points for separation
Packaging and dressings	Dressing	Blunt tip protects contents

💡 Tips: Dedicated pairs — keep one pair for filter paper and another for samples.
No hard materials — wire and hard stock chip the edge.
Clean promptly — rinse and dry after corrosive samples.
Occasional oil — a little lubricant at the pivot keeps the action smooth.

Operation & Maintenance

Operation Guide

Sharp edges do not tolerate hard materials. Correct use and care keep both the edge and the cutting accuracy for longer.

Before Use

Check the edges for chips and the pivot for looseness
Confirm the scissors are clean from the previous use
Select the pattern to suit the task
Sterilise first where aseptic work is required
Have a dedicated tray ready

Procedure

Place the thumb and ring finger in the loops with the index finger on the shank
Position the material between the blades, cutting near the pivot for more leverage
Close the handles evenly without twisting side to side
For curved cuts, advance in several short strokes rather than one forced cut
Clear residues from the edges straight away
Clean, dry and return the scissors to the tray

Cleaning & Care

Rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth
Rinse immediately after corrosive samples
Add a little lubricant at the pivot to keep the action smooth
Touch up the edge with a fine stone where facilities allow
Apply a thin anti-rust film during long storage

💡 Lab veteran tips: Cut near the pivot — more leverage and even load on the edge.
Do not twist — twisting rubs the blades together and wears them.
Short strokes on curves — one long forced cut tends to tear the material.
Wipe straight away — dried residues are hard to remove and may corrode the edge.

Care & Notes

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⚠️ Safety Notes

Sharp edges

keep fingers clear when handling and storing

No hard materials

wire and glass fibre chip the edge and may fly

Sterilisation

follow the autoclave procedure for the instrument

Dedicated use

keep dissecting scissors separate from other tasks

Store promptly

return scissors to the tray, not loose on the bench

Scissors & Dissecting Instruments

Specifications

Scissor sizes

Product Description

1. Overview

2. Key Parameters

3. Material & Workmanship

Applications

Sample preparation

Filter paper

Sealing film

Dissection

Selection Guide

Select by task

Operation Guide

Before Use

Procedure

Cleaning & Care

Care & Notes

Sharp edges

No hard materials

Sterilisation

Dedicated use

Store promptly

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Specifications

Scissor sizes

Product Description

1. Overview

2. Key Parameters

3. Material & Workmanship

Applications

Sample preparation

Filter paper

Sealing film

Dissection

Selection Guide

Select by task

Operation Guide

Before Use

Procedure

Cleaning & Care

Care & Notes

Sharp edges

No hard materials

Sterilisation

Dedicated use

Store promptly

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