Powder Funnels

Description

A Powder Funnel is a wide-bore laboratory funnel designed to transfer powders, granules, and viscous slurries without clogging. The steep cone and larger stem opening encourage smooth flow, while the short stem minimizes bridging inside the neck of receiving vessels. Unlike standard liquid funnels, powder funnels prioritize free-flowing solids and minimize dusting, making routine weighing and charge-in steps cleaner and faster.

Key features and benefits:

• Wide bore and short stem to prevent blockages and reduce bridging.

• Steep cone profile for steady, directed flow into jars, flasks, or drums.

• Smooth, low-adhesion interior that helps powders slide and reduces hang-up.

• Available in common lab plastics such as PP and PTFE for chemical resistance.

• Lightweight and shatter-resistant options improve safety and handling.

• Stackable designs for compact storage.

Typical uses and industries:

• Weighing and transferring dry reagents in R&D and QC labs.

• Charging powders into reactors, blenders, or media bottles in pharma and biotech support areas.

• Sample preparation for food, beverage, and cosmetics testing.

• Pilot production of pigments, additives, and flavorings where dust control matters.

• Educational labs and training spaces needing durable, easy-clean equipment.

How it compares:

• Versus liquid funnels: powder funnels have larger stems and steeper cones for solids; liquid funnels suit thin fluids and may clog with powders.

• Versus improvised paper cones: reusable funnels are stronger, cleaner, and more consistent, with less contamination risk.

Good practice:

• Choose material to match the chemical and temperature environment.

• For regulated workflows, select documented, food-contact or pharma-grade materials as required by internal SOPs.

• To reduce static cling, handle in low-humidity conditions or consider anti-static accessories where appropriate.

This powder funnel speeds solid transfers, cuts mess, and improves consistency across bench and small-scale production tasks.