Faster, Easier Sampling from 96-Well Plates

Cleaver Scientific announces an additions to its electrophoresis product range. The range now includes the compact CSL multiSUB Midi 96 and 96 Stretch system which can be used in conjunction with samples from 96 well plates to allow direct loading and easy identification of samples.

With an average run-time of just 15 to 30 minutes, the Midi 96 system enables rapid identification of samples, with direct and rapid sample loading facilitated using 8 channel pipettes. Four comb options are available – 8MC with 1 or 2 marker lanes in 1 or 1,5mm thickness. The run length between lanes is 1.8cm for the MSMIDI96 version and 3.6cm for the Stretch version. The Stretch version also has the capability for increased capacity allowing samples from two Micro titre plates to be loaded.

Flexibility and choice are among the key features of the CSL range of gel electrophoresis tanks which comprises horizontal and vertical gel electrophoresis tanks, blotting systems, comet assay, cellulose acetate, 2-D systems, power supplies, DNA sequencers and gel documentation systems. These are suitable for a variety of DNA, RNA and protein gel electrophoresis applications and analysis.

Constructed using the latest injection moulding technology and made from durable, resistant materials, the tanks offer innovative and easy-to-use leak-proof gel casting to save time in the laboratory. Among the innovations and choices offered are more options for gel size, sample number and volume, along with five thicknesses of comb. Also, there are more preparative, high sample number and multi-channel pipette compatible comb options and combs which are height adjustable and warp proof.

There are also options for the type of comb with convenient double-sided, two combs in one and combination combs which include a loading guide on the reverse aiding sample loading. Gel sizes offered range from 7cm x 7cm up to 33cm x 45cm. Cleaver Scientific also offer many other options to enhance the visibility of the wells during gel loading, such as using an inert dye which is used to stain the stacking layer of protein gels.