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Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser
Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser (Product Code: SCI-299/04) is a multi-disc applicator used to place antibiotic discs on inoculated agar plates for antibiotic sensitivity testing in microbiology laboratories. With one stroke it delivers up to 8 antibiotic discs into a petri plate, and between sessions it can be kept, magazines loaded, in its desiccant-charged storage container in a refrigerator — a time-saving item of microbiology lab equipment. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Function | Delivers up to 8 antibiotic discs into a petri plate with one stroke |
| Application | Antibiotic sensitivity testing |
| Disc placement | Self-tamping |
| Magazines | Antibiotic magazines can be left in the dispenser between uses |
| Storage | Entire apparatus goes inside its storage container charged with desiccant; the container is stored in a refrigerator |
| Product code | SCI-299/04 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Sensi-Disc Dispenser Used For?
In the disc diffusion method, an agar plate is swabbed evenly with a standardised bacterial suspension, antibiotic discs are laid on the surface, and after incubation the diameter of each clear zone of inhibition shows how susceptible the organism is. Placing discs one at a time with forceps is slow and the spacing varies; the dispenser sets up to 8 discs in a fixed pattern in a single stroke, so zones are less likely to overlap, and its self-tamping action presses each disc into contact with the agar.
For storage, leave the antibiotic magazines in the dispenser, place the whole unit in its storage container charged with desiccant, and keep the container in a refrigerator so it is ready for the next run. Let the container reach room temperature before opening it, which stops condensation forming on the discs, and renew the desiccant when it is spent. Clinical-training, food microbiology and pharmaceutical labs all use the method.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The antibiotic discs or magazines you need, as these are not listed as included — ask us.
- The petri plate size your laboratory uses, so we can confirm the dispenser suits it.
- Quantity, for example one dispenser per testing bench.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, supplies the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser from Ambala, Haryana, to microbiology departments, training laboratories, quality-control labs and dealers in India and international markets. It can be quoted with the plates, swabs and incubation equipment for a complete sensitivity-testing bench. Company details are on the ScienceLab profile page.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items for the rest of the sensitivity-testing workflow:
- Sterile Swab Tube Cotton Tip — spreads the inoculum evenly across the plate.
- Petri Dish (Complete) — glass plates for the agar.
- Silica Gel Coarse — a desiccant for charging the storage container.
- Laboratory Refrigerator — refrigerated storage for the dispenser and its container.
- Caliper Vernier (Metal) — measures the diameter of each inhibition zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many discs does the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser place at once?
The Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser delivers up to 8 antibiotic discs into a petri plate with one stroke. The fixed pattern keeps disc spacing consistent from plate to plate, which makes zones of inhibition easier to read and compare.
What test is the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser used for?
The Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser is used for antibiotic sensitivity testing by disc diffusion, where discs on a freshly inoculated agar plate produce clear zones whose size shows how susceptible the bacterium is to each antibiotic.
How should the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser be stored?
Leave the antibiotic magazines in the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser, place the entire apparatus in its storage container charged with desiccant, and store the container in a refrigerator. Allow it to reach room temperature before opening for the next use.
What does self-tamping mean on the Sensi-Disc Dispenser?
Self-tamping means the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser presses each disc on to the agar as it is dispensed, so discs make firm contact with the surface and are less likely to shift when the plate is inverted for incubation.
Are antibiotic discs included with the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser?
Antibiotic discs are not listed as included with the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser. List the antibiotics your panel needs when you enquire through the contact page, and we will advise what can be quoted.
Who supplies the Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser?
The Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to microbiology and quality-control laboratories and to dealers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
For a Self-Tamping Sensi-Disc Dispenser quotation, send the quantity, plate size and delivery location through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
