Durable printing of graduations on syringes

[ropetrick]

I've been DIYing for about two months, and often measure out the components in oral syringes. I've gone through several, though, because the printing fades fast with the frequent washing. I hate the tedium and imprecision of counting drops.

So, anyone know of a product to replace these? Possibly one with more durable printing, or possibly a different device altogether? I'd like to at least have easy-to-read .2ml graduations.

 

[TexasT]

This might sound too simple, but I wrap Scotch Tape around the syringe. Keeps my markings nice and legible.

 

[NCC]

TexasT's suggestion sounds like an elegant solution. And, a LOT cheaper than the glass syringes with fused graduations I was going to suggest, LOL.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

I've been using clear packing tape.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

TexasT's suggestion sounds like an elegant solution. And, a LOT cheaper than the glass syringes with fused graduations I was going to suggest, LOL.

I want to know about those^^^^^ syringes, NCC.

 

[NCC]

I really like them. They're pricey though. I bought a few ranging from 1ml (graduations to 0.02ml!!) to 20ml. Great for mixing. Ballpark > $20 apiece.

I bought more than six months ago and didn't bookmark. Shouldn't be too hard to find though. I'll go find 'em. They might be available cheaper elsewhere.

EDIT: I found them. They apparently don't carry the 1ml any more, bummer!
http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=42917

I'm sure Popper still makes the 1ml and it could be found without much difficulty by Google.

 

[ropetrick]

Tape! How did I miss that solution? Thanks, guys.

I'll probably buy some glass syringes as well. This vaping thing is bringing out the gearhead in me.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Thanks NCC-I'm in for more money for a product that lasts!!!!!
The tape has gotten old-LOL.

 

[NCC]

How about some quality blunt tip pipetting needles to go with those glass syringes?
PIPETTING NEEDLES
Go down to the second group, "BLUNT TIP LABORATORY PIPETTING NEEDLES".
I bought the 15 gauge 2" needles, but wish I'd have bought the 4" instead (same price), to reach to the bottom of bigger bottles.

There are much cheaper ones out there though.