Trans–Blot® SD Semi–Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell (170-3940) by Bio-Rad

Manufacturer Bio-Rad
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The Trans-Blot SD semi-dry transfer cell allows fast, efficient, economical blotting without a buffer tank or gel cassettes. Features and benefits: Transfers take place in as little as 15-60 minutes Minimal buffer requirements save money Capacity to transfer up to four Mini-PROTEAN® precast or handcast gels, or three Criterion™ gels Single-step locking system allows simple, speedy setup Platinum-coated titanium anode plate electrodes and stainless-steel cathode plate electrodes provi... Read more


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Trans–Blot® SD Semi–Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell (170-3940)



Average Rating: 4.7
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Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area: For Analysis

"It delivers fast consistent result. It is a time-saving instrument which allows reduced buffer consumption."

Review date: 22 Apr 2015 | Trans–Blot® SD Semi–Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell (170-3940)
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Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Performing semi-dry transfers at least once per week

"The BioRad semi-dry transfer rig is a solid piece of lab equipment. Ours has been running for years giving consistent results with a homemade transfer buffer that keeps costs down. "

Review date: 23 Feb 2015 | Trans–Blot® SD Semi–Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell (170-3940)

The Trans-Blot SD semi-dry transfer cell allows fast, efficient, economical blotting without a buffer tank or gel cassettes.

Features and benefits:

  • Transfers take place in as little as 15-60 minutes
  • Minimal buffer requirements save money
  • Capacity to transfer up to four Mini-PROTEAN® precast or handcast gels, or three Criterion™ gels
  • Single-step locking system allows simple, speedy setup
  • Platinum-coated titanium anode plate electrodes and stainless-steel cathode plate electrodes provide consistent and reliable transfers, durability, and long life
  • Extra plastic templates required by other semi-dry blotters to prevent electrode short circuits are unnecessary
  • Safety cover breaks the electrical current when lifted, preventing electrical shock

Applications and uses:

  • Western blotting
  • Nucleic acid transfer
  • Northern and Southern blot transfers in 10-35 minutes
  • Transfer of DNA and RNA using the unique agarose gel semi-dry blotting support frame

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Trans–Blot® SD Semi–Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell (170-3940) by Bio-Rad product image

Trans–Blot® SD Semi–Dry Electrophoretic Transfer Cell (170-3940)

Manufacturer Bio-Rad

4.7 / 5.0 | 2 reviews