• A high-capacity focusing tray that accommodates up to twelve IPG strips |
• Adjustable ‘pick-and-place’ electrodes clip conveniently anywhere within the focusing tray to resolve IPG strips 7-24cm in length;colour-coded to prevent polarity reversal |
• A cooling plate, manufactured from a special grade ceramic in a large 26x26cm surface area, facilitates effective heat dissipation and homogenous thermal control, particularly during high voltage IEF techniques |
• An optional, recirculating chiller, connects quickly and easily to the cooling plate via snap-lock connectors to maintain optimal operating temperatures for IPG strips (20°C) and precast gels (4°C) |
• Rehydration tray allows convenient transfer
of IPG strips to the focusing tray without
time-consuming removal of residual rehydration buffer; also enables focusing tray to remain permanently in use for IEF to maximise throughput, and provides useful storage at -20°C for focused strips before second-dimension runs |
• Electrode frame clips directly on to the cooling plate and includes adjustable electrodes to run horizontal precast IEF and PAGE gels |
• 3000V, 150mA, 150W power supply - enables desired Volt-hours for focusing to be attained faster at maximum voltage (option ) |
This modular design is suitable
for almost all flatbed electrophoresis techniques The large 260 mm x 260 mm cooling plate permits the running of virtually
all pre-cast and self cast gels. The removable cooling plate has a
specially designed ceramic surface, which provides homogeneous
thermostatting over it's entire surface. This provides even heat
distribution, which is particularly important when using ultra-thin IEF
gels at high voltages. Now equipped with rehydration and focusing trays, the CSL-IEF has been
optimised to perform first-dimension isoelectric focusing (IEF) with IPG (immobilised pH
gradient) strips quickly, easily and reproducibly.
Unit Dimensions Width x depth x height | 55 x 35 x 10 cm |
Max Gel Dimensions on cooling plate | 26 x 26 cm |
Focusing Tray Capacity | 12 x 18 and 24cm strips; 24 x 7 and 11cm strips |
Operating Temperature | 4-25°C |