Insect Pins
Entosphinx Insect Pins
Entomology Pins
Insect Mounting & More
Buy Czech quality EntoSphinx insect pins. Stainless steel pins are 316 grade, guaranteed not to rust & are fully documented with Certificates of Analysis. On a budget? Our black enamel versions are supersharp & perfect for amateur collectors.
Popular sizes are # 2 (black, stainless), then #1 (black, stainless) & #3 (black, stainless) respectively. We hold a large inventory of both types for immediate shipment.
Don't know what you need? Try our 10 size sampler pack in either stainless steel or black enamel. Need an entomologist's tool kit? Our deluxe insect dissecting kit comes in a canvas roll-up bag with a variety of scissors & tweezers for all your mounting needs.
True Stainless Steel Pins - Get What You Paid For!
Two steel pins were soaked in an initial 3.5% w/v salt solution for 30 days. The uncovered petri
dish allowed evaporation for increased concentration. There are no visible signs of corrosion.
Insect Pins for Entomology, Textiles & More
Indigo Instruments only supplies Entopshinx insect pins. They are made in the Czech Republic using high grade Swedish steel. Why run the risk of ruining a valuable specimen or fine textile just to save a dollar?Black enamel or stainless steel? They are all super sharp & can be used on all sizes of insects and even textiles as fine as silk. All come with a nylon head. The black enamel ones are coated with a rust resistant lacquer. They're fine for soft bodied insects, and cost effective for student use.
The stainless steel ones can be used for all insects & applications whether they are permanent collections of insects or textiles or any other material that you don't want disfigured by rust.
See the Technical section below for length & thickness of the different Insect Pin Sizes.
