SCILOGEX VS20 WAVE Maxi Vertical Electrophoresis Equipment The new VS20 AVE Maxi System is our latest product innovation for large format vertical gel electrophoresis. Designed to perform a variety of separations, including first and second-dimension SDS-PAGE, native, preparative, gradient, and high-resolution nucleic acid electrophoresis, plus capillary tube gel IEF and electroblotting, the VS20 WAVE is one of the most versatile maxi vertical systems available.
By introducing innovative, new vertical screw-clamp technology within the PAGE insert only four screws are now necessary to secure as many 20x20cm gels. This gives the VS20 WAVE Maxi the selective advantage of a much faster setup speed compared to competitor products whose traditional clamping configurations require as many as 24 screws to secure just two glass plates. In addition, the WAVE vertical screw-clamp configuration distributes pressure evenly along with the height of the gel rather than in the center to eliminate plate bowing and gel compression, but still maintains a leak-proof seal during casting; while the ergonomic wave-like design of the PAGE insert aids both handling and set up.
Whatever your requirements are the WAVE can be made to meet them. Regardless of whether it is running 2 or 4 gels, electroblotting, and IEF using capillary tube gels or IPG strips, all of these techniques may be performed using the same Omni-purpose unit while retaining the benefits of large format electrophoresis, such as extended separation distances, greater sample throughput, and superior resolution. Versatility and Adaptability
- More Gels run 2-4 gels simultaneously in standard 2-gel WAVE and 4-gel WAVE TETRAD systems
- Customize your system for second-dimension runs with 18cm IPG strips and gels using the IEF conversion kit
- Utilize modular inserts with the same universal tank and lid to extend the application of your standard WAVE unit to create a complete 2-D or blotting system: WAVEC2DS with capillary tube gel insert for 2-D electrophoresis, WAVECBS, and WAVETETRAD-CBS for 2- and 4-gel electroblotting
- Reproducible Separations
- Vertical screw-clamps distribute pressure evenly along the height of the gel to prevent plate bowing and gel compression
- Glass plates compress gently against a flat, level gasket to prevent current leakage from the inner buffer chamber during electrophoresis
- A detachable inner cooling coil connects to the laboratory water supply or a recirculating chiller to provide uniform, smile-free electrophoresis while allowing runs to be performed at a higher voltage
- Deep gel tank with adequate clearance beneath the glass plates to allow a magnetic stirrer to maintain buffer recirculation and uniform pH. Casting Advantages
