SCILOGEX VS20 WAVE Maxi

Product Description 

The new VS20 WAVE 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 set up 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's vertical screw-clamp configuration distributes pressure evenly along 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 cthe 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
• 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
  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

• Dual purpose PAGE insert eliminates time-consuming transfer of glass plates between separate casting and running modules
• Ground glass plates with bonded injection moulded spacers consistent with comb thickness ensure clean well formation, as well as the correct alignment for leak-free casting; also eliminate the need for easily mislaid and awkward to use spacer aligners
• Very forgiving, ultra-soft silicone mat within cam-caster compensates for glass plate misalignment to ensure leak-free casting

Other Benefits

• Notched glass plates with bonded spacers supplied with WAVETETRAD systems allow gel capacity to be doubled from 2 to 4, while dummy plate allows single gels to be run
• Bonded spacers and combs colour coded for thickness
• Widest selection of combs allow separation of up to 192 samples
• Robust 4-mm-thick glass plates
• Asymmetric lid design and colour-coded screw pins in PAGE insert prevent polarity reversal
• All parts injection moulded using durable industrial-grade plastic to guarantee longevity and reliable and consistent performance

Product Specifications

MC = multichannel pipette compatible