Simple, Rapid Leak-Proof Gel Casting

A new, easy-to-use, leak proof mini vertical gel casting system for protein PAGE separations and electroblotting applications, is the latest addition to the CLEAVER SCIENTIFIC range of electrophoresis products. The omniPAGE mini vertical gel electrophoresis unit is compatible with all major brands of precast gels and offers important features and benefits to users.

For example, a novel quick release clamp system provides a rapid and simple method for casting mini vertical gels. The patented sliding clamp mechanism means that the sealing and casting of gels is simply achieved by sliding two clamps on either side of the glass plates, a process which takes seconds. Also, as the unit is constructed using the latest injection moulded manufacturing techniques, a high quality finish combined with durability, strength and low cost, is assured.

To cast the gel, the glass plates are simply inserted into the unit and clamps slid across to seal. The insert is then transferred to the casting base and secured down onto an ultra-soft 10 shore hardness silicone mat. The gel solution is loaded and once it has set, the module is placed into the tank for running. This makes gel casting a simple four step procedure and considerably quicker than other systems available which either utilize complicated and unreliable screw mechanisms or require the transfer of glass plates.

Other features and benefits of the omniPAGE Mini system include; a reversible gasket which takes all 10 x 10cm and 10 x 8cm commercially available precast gels, durable 2mm thick glass plates with bonded spacers providing convenient and perfect set-up during gel casting.

A cooling pack is also included as standard for rapid set-up cooling which enhances gel resolution giving ultra fine sample bands and parallel sample migration.

A wide range of comb and spacers are available, including preparative, 2-D, high sample number and multi-channel pipette compatible, colour coded in thicknesses of 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5 and 2mm. Finally, accessory blotting and tube gel modules are available which use the same outer tank and lid, while the blotting module has an increased three gel capacity and includes a novel hinged cassettes which eliminate shadow bands.