Entomological Pins
English Entomological Pins
English pins, made of stainless steel. There is now just the one size made, Size 5.
Black Continental Pins
Continental pins are made of stainless or black steel.They are all of a standard length (40mm) and differ in thickness only. Size 00 is fine: Size 3 medium thickness and 6 is robust. Size 7 is a very strong pin and longer (52mm). Continental pins require greater depth of drawer or store box. They are used internationally by museums and collectors. The greater depth allows for several data labels, and keep specimens higher so perhaps more protected from pests. Sold in packets of 100
BLACK ENAMELLED PINS Choice of sizes: 00, 0, 3, 6, & 7. 100 per pkt.
Continental pins are made of stainless or black steel, imported from a long-standing Czech manufacturer. They are all of a standard length (40mm) and differ in thickness only. Size 00 is fine: Size 3 medium thickness and 6 is robust. Size 7 is a very strong pin and longer (52mm). Continental pins require greater depth of drawer or store box. They are used internationally by museums and collectors. The greater depth allows for several data labels, and keep specimens higher so perhaps more protected from pests. Sold in packets of 100
STAINLESS STEEL PINS Choice of sizes: 00, 0, 3, 6 & 7
Fine Headless Pins
Ideal for labels and tiny specimens. Neat and unobtrusive. 12mm long.
Box of 500 Headless Pins : £10.95
Plastic/Glass headed Pins
These give excellent grip on setting tapes, and are easier to manipulate than ordinary pins. Especially useful for large insects.
Box of 100 Plastic headed Pins £4.95