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Minigel

Designed for the separation of analytical and semi-preparative quantities of proteins in vertical 8.6 x 7.7 cm polyacrylamide (PAGE) gels.

  • Runs 1 single gel
  • Glass plates with fixed spacers
  • One-piece profiled silicone rubber seal for excellent sealing

The Minigel family features a special system using fixed spacers and a one-piece profiled silicone rubber seal for rapid, complete sealing without the need for additional sealing materials such as agarose or silicone grease. Protection is provided against the neurotoxin acrylamide using the leak-free Biometra casting system.

Minigel represents a single gel system with optimised design. The gel measures 8.6 x 7.7 cm (W x L), allowing separation of up to 28 samples in one run. During electrophoresis the inner glass plate is in tight contact with the upper buffer reservoir, for efficient heat removal and smile-free runs. An optional cooling plate is available for use with higher currents.

Standard 8 x 10 cm as well as 10 x 10 cm pre-cast gels fit into Minigel.

A useful accessory for Minigel is the Gel Casting Stand that allows the casting of up to 5 single gels. In the Minigel Glass Plate Stand up to 6 separate glass plates or sets of glass plates can be held for drying and storing (not for gel casting).

The safety lid which comes with all apparatus is designed to protect the user from electrical hazard.

A complete range of analytical and semi-preparative combs is available for a maximum of flexibility in electrophoresis.