Bomex Vs Polypropylene Graduated Cylinders

[Steve K]

I love the Bomex/glass Graduated Cylinders but wanted to buy one of the Polypropylene ones and was wondering if any one uses the Polypropylene and do the markings fade off of it??

 

[Steve K]

The raised markings on most poly cylinders are molded into the plastic.
No ink is used, so no fading.

The poly is also hydrophobic, meaning it repels liquids, which makes for quicker draining of the contents than glass.
Especially with viscous liquids like VG.

Are the raised markings pretty visible??

 

[GaLacTic]

on the one i have they are..like JMacleod said the poly acks like rain x on a widshild it beeds off liquid .. there the way to go...

 

[Steve K]

on the one i have they are..

I'm sold on them plus the glass ones do hold liquid behind.

 

[Mowgli]

The raised markings on most poly cylinders are molded into the plastic.
No ink is used, so no fading.

The poly is also hydrophobic, meaning it repels liquids, which makes for quicker draining of the contents than glass.
Especially with viscous liquids like VG.

This thread just got me to correct my mistake.
I've been struggling with nice, high quality bomex cylinders.
Set it up to drain, make a cup of coffee...almost done...

I just ordered 25ml, 50ml & 100ml poly cylinders for $15.15 shipped.
Raised markings, hexagonal base hydrophobic yeah baby.

Be careful on Amazon & Epay though, some of the Chinese cyls look great but are printed, not raised.


Anyone have these? - Amazon.com: EISCO: Industrial & Scientific