Description
Professional Horizontal Electrophoresis System (Agarose Gel Submarine Unit)
The Professional Horizontal Electrophoresis System (frequently termed a submarine gel unit) is a high-performance apparatus engineered for the rapid separation, resolution, and analysis of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA molecules) in agarose gels. Critical for molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and forensic screening laboratories, this system utilizes a stable, open-tank design to achieve uniform electric field distribution, ensuring crisp, highly reproducible band resolution during standard nucleic acid fragment analysis.
Key Features & Benefits
1. Heavy-Duty Injection-Molded Construction
The main buffer tank is manufactured from a single piece of high-strength, leak-proof polycarbonate plastic. This seamless, transparent design prevents chemical leakage, allows unhindered visual monitoring of sample migration dyes, and guarantees long-term durability against routine laboratory handling.
2. Platinum Electrodes for Uniform Field Distribution
Equipped with pure, corrosion-resistant platinum electrodes, the unit delivers high electrical conductivity and a perfectly uniform voltage gradient across the entire gel bed. The cassette-style electrode layout facilitates straightforward cleaning, maintenance, and replacement.
3. Open-Buffer Tank Layout (Without Fixed Dividers)
Engineered for efficient thermal management, the spacious internal chamber features an open, seamless buffer reservoir without integrated dividers or internal wall barriers. This unobstructed open-tank configuration maximizes total buffer capacity, which helps stabilize pH values and prevents localized heat buildup from distorting delicate nucleic acid bands during high-voltage runs.
4. Integrated Leak-Proof Gel Casting System
The unit features a dedicated, heat-resistant gel tray equipped with rubber end-gates or a multi-position casting cradle. This setup permits direct gel pouring on the benchtop without the need for adhesive sealing tape, streamlining your laboratory workflow and ensuring flat, perfectly leveled gel surfaces.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Gel Dimensions (W x L) | Standard Midi/Mini sizes available (e.g., 70 mm x 100 mm or 150 mm x 150 mm) |
| Comb Thickness & Capacity | Multi-channel compatible combs (0.75 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, and 2.0 mm thickness) |
| Buffer Reservoir Layout | Single-chamber, open-tank submarine design (No internal dividers) |
| Tank Material | High-Transparency, Injection-Molded Polycarbonate |
| Electrode Type | 99.99% Pure Platinum Wire (Corrosion-Resistant) |
| Safety System | Safety power-vented lid (Power cuts off instantly when the cover is lifted) |
Product Size & Weight (Standard Midi Configuration)
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Gel Tray Capacity: Supports multi-channel pipettes and sample loading formats up to 40-100 samples per run.
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External Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 310 mm x 95 mm x 150 mm (12.2″ x 3.7″ x 5.9″)
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Net Weight (NW): Approx. 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
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Gross Weight (GW): Approx. 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) shipped in an impact-absorbing, foam-lined transport carton to shield the acrylic lid.
Ideal Applications
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Molecular Biology Labs: Routine separation and sizing of PCR-amplified products, plasmid DNA restriction digests, and genomic DNA screening.
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Forensic & DNA Typing: Analyzing restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP) and short tandem repeats (STR) for identity verification.
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Genetic Engineering & Cloning: Isolating and purifying specific target DNA fragments from agarose matrices for downstream cloning protocols.
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Academic & Educational Institutions: Demonstrating fundamental principles of genetics, biochemistry, and electric charge-based molecular migration.
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