Owl™ VEP-2 Mini Tank Electroblotting System: Precision and Efficiency in Protein Transfer
The Thermo Scientific™ Owl™ VEP-2 Mini Tank Electroblotting System is specially designed to meet the demanding needs of molecular biology laboratories for protein transfer. With the capability to transfer up to four polyacrylamide mini gels simultaneously, this robust and reliable system ensures high-quality, uniform, and reproducible results suitable for a wide range of molecular weights.
The tank-style design of the VEP-2 enhances transfer efficiency by allowing the simultaneous processing of multiple gels. This feature not only optimizes lab time but also increases overall throughput. By incorporating an advanced cooling base, the system provides precise temperature control throughout the transfer process. This is crucial for preventing heat-induced artifacts that could affect results and ensuring consistent and reliable transfer performance.
In addition to its integrated cooling base, the VEP-2 allows for the use of stir bars, which can be attached to the bottom of the buffer chamber. These stir bars promote even buffer circulation and effective heat exchange, further enhancing transfer quality and minimizing potential variations due to suboptimal transfer conditions. This additional functionality ensures better reproducibility of results, which is essential for experiments requiring high precision.
The design of the VEP-2 system is also focused on user convenience and safety. The buffer chamber is equipped with platinum wire electrode panels that ensure uniform distribution of the electric field, which is crucial for precise and efficient protein transfers. The safety interlocking lid, along with the attached power supply leads, minimizes electrical hazards while facilitating secure and convenient connections.
With compact dimensions of 7.06 x 5.13 x 6.5 inches (18 x 13 x 16.5 cm), the VEP-2 easily fits on a lab bench while being spacious enough to accommodate 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) gels. Its buffer capacity of 0.3 gallons (1.4 liters) makes it adaptable to a wide range of transfer applications.
Whether you are conducting routine analyses or involved in complex projects requiring exceptional precision, the Owl™ VEP-2 Mini Tank Electroblotting System is the ideal solution. It delivers high-level performance and consistent reliability, allowing you to achieve consistent and superior-quality results with every use.