The new TV series Vertical gel electrophoresis units from Scie-Plas are a new generation of vertical gel electrophoresis systems with new features for forming sealing and handling electrophoresis gels. The TV series features a completely new gasket sealing system that elliminates leaks and stress on the glass plates. The new soft foam seal is specially shaped with a broad, ribbed sealing surface which ensures a leak tight seal without stress, bowing or lane distortion. The new gel tanks have a gently curved outer shape making them easy to grip and use. For electrical safety the shrouded electrodes connections attached to the lid which has assymetric locators to ensure the correct polarity connections.All the gel units are supplied with float glass plates to ensure that the gels are of uniform thickness, providing an even sample migration and minimum lane distortion.
The standard units are designed for use with precast Gels or can be used with a casting base option. Gels can be cast directly in the inner running frame in the dual plate models using an optional casting base or by using an external gel casting unit for 10 cm or 20 cm broad gels. The casting system contains a guaranteed leak proof seal using a cam - pin system to pull the glass down tightly onto silicone rubber mats, thus sealing the bottom edge. Once the gels have polymerized the complete gel assembly is simply removed from the casting base and placed in the running tank for electrophoresis.