Excelta 178-11-S Scalpel - Disposable W/#11 Blade - 10° Angled SS/Polystyrene, Box of 10
Excelta 178-11-S Scalpel – Disposable Sterile #11 Blade, 10° Angled, Box of 10
The Excelta 178-11-S is a sterile disposable scalpel featuring a #11 type blade set at a 10° angle, designed for precision cutting in electronics assembly, laboratory, and cleanroom applications. Sold in a convenient 10-piece box, each scalpel ships individually protected with a low-density polyethylene blade guard.
Key Specifications
| Part Number | 178-11-S |
| Blade Type | #11 (Pointed, Angled) |
| Blade Angle | 10° |
| Overall Length | 5.75" |
| Handle Material | Polystyrene |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Guard | Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Design | Disposable / Single Use |
| Package Quantity | 10 pieces per box |
Features
- Sterile, single-use design eliminates cross-contamination risk
- #11 pointed blade with 10° angle for precise angled cuts and detail work
- LDPE blade guard protects blade integrity until point of use
- Polystyrene handle provides comfortable, controlled grip
- Stainless steel blade for clean, consistent cuts
- 5.75" overall length for balanced handling
- Economical box-of-10 packaging for lab and production environments
178-11-S vs. 179A – Which Scalpel Is Right for You?
| Model | Blade | Design | Best For |
| 179A | Straight, 1.5" | One-piece SS, reusable | General precision cutting |
| 178-11-S | #11, 10° angled | Disposable, sterile | Sterile/cleanroom, angled detail cuts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many scalpels come in a box?
A: Each box contains 10 individually guarded sterile scalpels.
Q: Are these scalpels sterile out of the box?
A: Yes. The 178-11-S is sterile and individually protected with an LDPE blade guard.
Q: What is a #11 blade used for?
A: The #11 blade has a pointed tip with a straight cutting edge, ideal for making precise stab incisions, scoring, trimming, and detail cuts in electronics assembly and lab work.
Q: Can these be used in a cleanroom?
A: Yes. The sterile, disposable construction is compatible with cleanroom and contamination-controlled environments.
Q: Are the blades replaceable?
A: No. The 178-11-S is a disposable one-piece scalpel intended for single use.
