Dissecting Pins
Product Code : LSK-DAS-10914
Dissecting Pins (SKU LSK-DAS-10914) hold a specimen open and in position on a wax-lined tray or soft board while it is dissected, drawn and labelled. They come in two chrome-plated versions, mild steel (MS) or brass, each in 25 mm and 50 mm lengths, and suit school biology, B.Sc. zoology and insect-mounting work. Pins are a consumable, and Science Lab Supplies, based in Ambala, India, can quote them in quantities sized for single benches or whole departments.
Specifications
Both pin versions and both lengths are broken down in the table that follows. In summary, the pins are chrome plated over either a mild steel or a brass body and are offered at 25 mm for small specimens and fine work, or 50 mm for larger specimens pinned into thicker wax or wood.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-DAS-10914 |
| Type 1 | Dissecting pins, MS (mild steel), chrome plated |
| Type 2 | Dissecting pins, brass, chrome plated |
| Finish | Chrome plated |
| Length options | 25 mm and 50 mm |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Dissecting Pins
Dissecting pins fix the body wall, limbs and organs of a specimen to the working surface so both hands are free for the scalpel and forceps. They let students spread out tissue for a clear view, keep structures apart while drawing them, and mount insects for study in school and college biology labs.
- Class 11–12 biology: pinning back the body wall of a preserved specimen on a Wooden Dissecting Board.
- B.Sc. zoology: holding organs aside in a Dissecting Tray with Wax while the nervous or circulatory system is traced.
- Entomology projects: fixing wings and legs in place on an Insect Spreading Board while a specimen dries.
- Botany practicals: securing large leaves or flowers flat for drawing and measurement.
Push pins in at an angle away from the area being cut, count them back in after the lesson, and dispose of bent pins safely.
Standard Scope of Supply
The pins are supplied in the material and length you specify: chrome-plated mild steel or chrome-plated brass, in 25 mm or 50 mm. State the quantity of each type and size on your enquiry, and the quotation will list them together with any boards, trays or dissecting instruments requested.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can be drawn up for a small top-up of pins or for a term's supply across every practical group. Science Lab Supplies states packing, delivery time and price for the requested quantity on each one, and boards or trays can join the same quote as part of a dissection kit for students.
Science Lab Supplies is an Importer-Exporter Code holder, able to ship to buyers in Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Pin quantities and sizes can be sent via the contact page or added to the enquiry cart, and institutional bids are explained on the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the MS and brass pins?
Both are chrome plated. One version has a mild steel (MS) body and the other a brass body, so you can choose the base metal you prefer while keeping the same plated finish and the same 25 mm and 50 mm lengths.
Which length should I choose, 25 mm or 50 mm?
The 25 mm pins suit small specimens, insects and fine pinning, while the 50 mm pins reach deeper into a wax layer or soft board for larger specimens. Both sizes can be combined on one order.
Who supplies the Dissecting Pins?
These chrome-plated pins come from Science Lab Supplies, an Ambala, India, supplier of dissecting equipment that quotes for schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors and can bundle pins with trays and boards.
What surface are the pins used with?
They are pressed into a soft surface such as a wax-lined dissecting tray or dish, a soft wood dissecting board or an insect spreading board, which holds the pin firmly while the specimen is worked on.
Related Dissecting Surfaces and Tools
Pins need a surface to go into and instruments to work alongside them. The boards, trays and dishes below take pins, while the needles, scalpel and forceps complete the dissection, and every item can be quoted together with the pins for one biology practical bench.
- Dissecting Board — soft wood board with raised edges, into which pins press by hand.
- Dissecting Tray — G.I. sheet or aluminium tray with angular sides, with or without a wax-layered base.
- Dissecting Dishes — flanged stainless steel dishes in four sizes from 200 x 150 mm to 300 x 250 mm.
- Entomological Needles — chemical-resistant metal needles with a coloured enamel finish.
- Seeker Steel — stainless steel seeker with a blunt end, in straight or bent form.
- Scalpel Fixed — 150 mm stainless steel scalpel with a 35 mm or 45 mm blade.
- Plastic Forceps — disposable plastic forceps, 125 mm long.
- Large Dissecting Set — leatherette-cased 20-instrument set that includes three drawing pins.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026
