🔬 Fisher Scientific Product Scraper

The Fisher Scientific Scraper is your gateway to collecting comprehensive product data from the world's largest scientific supply catalog. Fisher Scientific serves millions of customers across research, healthcare, and education sectors with over 2 million products, from laboratory equipment and chemicals to reagents and consumables. This tool empowers procurement specialists, lab managers, and research scientists to effortlessly gather detailed product information, technical specifications, and regulatory data without any technical expertise.

Whether you're comparing suppliers for budget planning, monitoring product availability, tracking regulatory compliance, or discovering alternative products, this tool delivers accurate, structured data in minutes. Say goodbye to manual data entry and hello to streamlined research procurement workflows.

✨ What Does It Do

The Fisher Scientific Scraper collects detailed product information that directly supports your procurement and research decisions:

• Product Identification - Collect product names, catalog numbers, brand names, and manufacturer details for accurate ordering and inventory management
• Technical Specifications - Extract detailed specs including accuracy ratings, volume measurements, material composition, dimensions, and performance characteristics
• Visual Assets - Gather high-quality product images for presentations, catalogs, and visual inventory systems
• Product Categories - Retrieve categorization data to understand product classifications and browse related items
• SKU Options - Access all available size, quantity, and configuration options with their specific catalog numbers
• Regulatory Information - Collect compliance data, safety certifications, and regulatory classifications for lab safety and audit requirements
• Product Features - Extract key features and benefits to compare products and understand capabilities
• Direct Product Links - Capture URLs for quick reference and easy reordering

🎬 Demo Video

🔧 Input

Configure the actor with one of these modes:

• startUrl mode: use one Fisher listing/search URL directly.
• Discovery mode: use searchKeyword (and optional sortBy + refinements).
• Direct URLs mode: use productUrls when you already know exact product pages.

Important rule:

• Use startUrl OR other discovery inputs (searchKeyword, sortBy, refinements, productUrls), never both.
• maxItems does not count as a filter.

Main inputs:

• startUrl (string)
• searchKeyword (string)
• productUrls (array of strings)
• maxItems (integer)
• proxyConfiguration (Apify proxy settings, RESIDENTIAL prefill)

Optional refinement filters (real Fisher query params):

• sortBy
• brands -> brands_ss
• categoryRefinement -> gpt_name_ss
• typeRefinement -> dimType_en_dim_ss
• volumeMetricRefinement -> dimVolumeMetric_en_dim_ss
• colorRefinement -> dimColor_en_dim_ss
• autoclavableRefinement -> dimAutoclavable_en_dim_ss
• forUseWithEquipmentRefinement -> dimForUseWithEquipment_en_dim_ss
• formatRefinement -> dimFormat_en_dim_ss
• tipStyleRefinement -> dimTipStyle_en_dim_ss
• materialRefinement -> dimMaterial_en_dim_ss
• sterilityRefinement -> dimSterility_en_dim_ss
• productLineRefinement -> dimProductLine_en_dim_ss
• specialInterests -> special_interests_ss

Note: Fisher filters are refinement controls (JS-driven), not classic HTML <select> dropdowns.

Example input (recommended prefill: search + filters):

{
  "searchKeyword": "pipette",
  "brands": ["Fisherbrand"],
  "maxItems": 10
}

Example input (startUrl mode):

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/browse/90140089/universal-pipette-tips?keyword=pipette",
  "maxItems": 10
}

Example input (direct product URLs mode):

{
  "productUrls": [
    "https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-elite-adjustable-volume-pipetters-13/FBE10000"
  ],
  "maxItems": 10
}

📊 Output

The tool delivers structured data in easy-to-use formats (CSV, Excel, JSON) with all the details you need:

Example Output:

{
  "imageUrl": "https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/Thermo-Scientific/product-images/20-1645700-FBE10000-STD-00.jpg-650.jpg",
  "productName": "Fisherbrand Elite Adjustable-Volume Pipettes",
  "catalogNumber": "FBE10000",
  "brand": "Fisherbrand",
  "manufacturer": "Fisherbrand",
  "description": "Extremely low plunger forces work longer without fatigue and reduce the risk of RSI.",
  "specifications": {
    "Accuracy": "0.5 to 2%",
    "Type": "Standard Pipette",
    "Volume (Metric)": "1 to 10 mL",
    "Warranty": "3 Years"
  },
  "productUrl": "https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-elite-adjustable-volume-pipetters-13/FBE10000",
  "category": "Products > Pipette Products > Pipettes > Manual Single Channel Pipettes",
  "features": [
    "Fully autoclavable - entire pipette can be steam autoclaved",
    "Soft-touch tip ejection - reducing tip ejection force up to 50%"
  ],
  "skuOptions": [
    {
      "partNumber": "FBE10000",
      "quantity": "",
      "attributes": {}
    }
  ],
  "regulatoryInfo": [],
  "vendorPartNumber": "4680090",
  "familyId": "4249384",
  "seoKeyword": "fisherbrand-elite-adjustable-volume-pipetters-13",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-elite-adjustable-volume-pipetters-13/FBE00002",
  "alternatesUrl": "https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/service/alternates/FBE10000",
  "orderingAttributes": {},
  "discontinued": false,
  "returnable": true,
  "productTypeCode": "03",
  "imageGallery": [
    "https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/Thermo-Scientific/product-images/20-1645700-FBE10000-STD-00.jpg-650.jpg"
  ],
  "productLongDescription": "Extremely low plunger forces work longer without fatigue and reduce the risk of RSI.",
  "teaserText": "Extremely low plunger forces work longer without fatigue and reduce the risk of RSI.",
  "warranty": "Three years.",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-17T19:58:27.533Z",
  "error": ""
}

What Each Field Means:

• imageUrl - Direct link to the product image for visual reference and documentation
• productName - Full product name including brand and model
• catalogNumber - Unique Fisher Scientific catalog number for ordering
• brand - Product brand name (e.g., Fisherbrand, Thermo Scientific, Eppendorf)
• manufacturer - Company/manufacturer value from product payload
• description - Detailed product description explaining features and applications
• specifications - Technical details like volume range, accuracy, material, certifications (varies by product type)
• productUrl - Direct link to the product page on Fisher Scientific
• category - Product category hierarchy for classification
• features - Key product features and benefits in business terms
• skuOptions - Variant list in normalized format: partNumber, quantity, attributes
• regulatoryInfo - Compliance certifications and regulatory classifications
• vendorPartNumber / familyId / seoKeyword - Product identifiers useful for catalog joins and deduplication
• canonicalUrl / alternatesUrl - Canonical and alternates URLs from product payload
• orderingAttributes - Structured ordering attributes from Fisher payload
• discontinued / returnable / productTypeCode - Operational status metadata from product payload
• imageGallery - Additional product image URLs beyond the primary image
• productLongDescription / teaserText / warranty - Rich detail text fields from product payload
• scrapedAt - Timestamp when the data was collected
• error - Error message for failed items (empty or missing on successful items)

Download your data in CSV for Excel analysis, Excel format for immediate use in spreadsheets, or JSON for integration with other systems and databases.

💎 Why Choose the Fisher Scientific Scraper?

Built for Non-Technical Users

You don't need any coding skills, technical knowledge, or software installation. Simply enter what you're looking for and get professional-grade data in minutes. The intuitive interface guides you through every step.

Comprehensive Product Intelligence

Unlike manual browsing, this tool captures every detail in structured format - from technical specifications and regulatory compliance data to SKU options and product features. You get complete product intelligence for informed decision-making.

Time-Saving Automation

What would take hours or days of manual copy-pasting takes just minutes. Collect data on hundreds of products automatically, compare specifications across multiple items, and build comprehensive vendor databases effortlessly.

Accurate and Reliable

The tool directly accesses Fisher Scientific's product database, ensuring you get accurate, up-to-date information including current specifications, catalog numbers, and regulatory details. No outdated information or manual transcription errors.

Flexible Search Options

Whether you have specific product URLs or want to explore by keyword search, the tool adapts to your workflow. Search broadly to discover alternatives or target specific products for detailed analysis.

Professional Data Formats

Export your data in CSV, Excel, or JSON formats that integrate seamlessly with procurement systems, inventory databases, budgeting tools, and compliance tracking software. Ready to use, no reformatting required.

📋 How to Use

Follow these simple steps to start collecting Fisher Scientific product data:

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit on the Apify platform. No credit card required to start.

2. Find the Actor: Navigate to the Fisher Scientific Scraper page on Apify.

3. Configure Your Search: Choose your data collection method:

   • Enter a search keyword (like "micropipettes" or "safety equipment") to find products, OR
   • Paste specific product URLs if you know exactly which items you need
   • Set your maximum items limit

4. Run the Tool: Click the "Start" button and let the tool collect your data automatically. You can monitor progress in real-time.

5. Download Your Data: Once complete, download your results in CSV (for Excel), Excel format, or JSON. Use the data immediately in your procurement systems, reports, or analysis tools.

No Technical Skills Required. The entire process is point-and-click simple, designed for business users, researchers, and procurement professionals.

🎯 Business Use Cases

Procurement Specialists and Purchasing Managers

Laboratory procurement teams use this tool to streamline vendor analysis and optimize purchasing decisions:

• Compare specifications across hundreds of products to identify the best value options
• Monitor product availability and catalog numbers for critical lab supplies
• Build comprehensive vendor databases with technical specs and regulatory compliance data
• Track SKU variations and product options for budget optimization
• Maintain accurate supplier records with current product information and certifications

Research Scientists and Principal Investigators

Scientific researchers use this data to plan experiments and specify equipment needs:

• Quickly compare technical specifications like accuracy, precision, and volume ranges across competing products
• Identify products that meet specific regulatory requirements (ISO certifications, FDA registration)
• Discover alternative products and brands when primary choices are unavailable
• Build equipment lists with complete specifications for grant applications and procurement requests
• Access product images and detailed descriptions for equipment justification documents

Lab Managers and Inventory Coordinators

Laboratory operations teams use this tool to maintain efficient inventory systems:

• Create comprehensive inventory databases with catalog numbers, brands, and specifications
• Monitor product lines for discontinued items or specification changes
• Build reorder lists with accurate catalog numbers to prevent ordering errors
• Track regulatory compliance information for safety audits and inspections
• Generate product comparisons to standardize equipment across multiple labs

University Purchasing Departments

Academic procurement offices use this data for institutional purchasing programs:

• Analyze product specifications across departments to identify standardization opportunities
• Build approved product catalogs with complete technical details and compliance information
• Monitor market options for competitive bidding processes
• Track regulatory certifications required for different research applications
• Create comprehensive vendor databases for institutional purchasing agreements

Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies

Life science companies use this tool for regulated purchasing environments:

• Verify regulatory compliance data (ISO certifications, FDA registration) for quality system requirements
• Document equipment specifications for validation and qualification protocols
• Identify suppliers of compliant products for controlled manufacturing environments
• Build equipment specification databases for facility design and expansion projects
• Track product features and capabilities for method development and optimization

❓ FAQ

How does the Fisher Scientific Scraper work?

The tool automatically navigates Fisher Scientific's product catalog based on your search criteria or product URLs. It extracts all relevant product information including specifications, regulatory data, and SKU options, then organizes everything into clean, structured datasets. You simply enter what you're looking for, click start, and download your data. The entire process is automated and requires no technical skills or coding knowledge.

How accurate is the data?

The tool collects data directly from Fisher Scientific's live product pages, ensuring you receive the most current and accurate information available. All product details, catalog numbers, specifications, and regulatory information reflect what Fisher Scientific currently publishes. The data is extracted exactly as displayed on their website, with no interpretation or modification.

Can I schedule regular runs to monitor products?

Yes! You can set up scheduled runs to automatically collect product data at regular intervals (daily, weekly, monthly). This is perfect for monitoring product availability, tracking specification changes, or maintaining up-to-date supplier databases. Schedule your data collection once and receive fresh data automatically without manual effort.

What if I need data from multiple searches or categories?

You can run the tool multiple times with different search keywords to collect data across various product categories. Alternatively, use broad search terms to capture entire product families, then filter the results in Excel or your database. Each run can collect up to your maximum item limit, and you can combine datasets from multiple runs.

Is there a limit on how many products I can collect?

You can collect up to 1,000,000 products per run. If you need to collect data across multiple categories, simply run the tool multiple times with different search terms or product URLs.

What if I need help or have questions?

Our support team is ready to assist you with any questions about using the tool, interpreting results, or optimizing your data collection. Check the FAQ section first, visit our support page, or contact us directly for personalized assistance with your specific needs.

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🆘 Need Help?

We're here to support your data collection success:

• Check the FAQ - Most common questions are answered in the FAQ section above
• Visit Support - Access detailed documentation and troubleshooting guides on our support page
• Custom Solutions - Need data from other scientific suppliers or specialized extraction requirements? Contact us to discuss custom data projects tailored to your laboratory or research needs

📞 Contact

Contact us to request a new scraper, propose a custom data project, or report a technical issue with this actor at https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA

⚠️ Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Fisher Scientific or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.