The new VS20 ?쁗AVE??Maxi System is our latest product innovation for large format vertical gel electrophoresis. Designed to perform a variety of separations, including firstand 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?셲 vertical screw-clamp configuration distributes pressure evenly along the height of the gel rather than in the centre 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 ??Customise your system ??for second-dimension runs with 18cm IPG strips and gels using the IEF conversion kit ??Utilise 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 ?쁟lean??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
VS20 WAVE Maxi Specifications:
Number of gels
1-4
Total Volume Inner Buffer Chamber
640mL
Handcast gels
Using VS20 glass plates and combs
Total buffer Volume for 2 gels
Total buffer volume for 4 gels
5.3L
4.8L
Plate dimensions, Gel dimensions (w x h x t)
20 x 20 x 0.4cm
Standard run time for SDS-PAGE: Without Cooling With Cooling
4-5hrs
3-4hrs
Standard Apacer Dimensions
2 x 20cm
Recommended power supplies
EV233 for IEF; CS-500V for PAGE; CS-3AMP for blotting
IPG Spacer Dimensions (w x h)
0.6 x 20cm
Unit Dimensions (w x d x h) Weight
30x18x27cm 2.5Kg
VS20 MAVE Maxi Ordering Information:
Cat. No.
Description
VS20WAVESYS
VS20 WAVE Maxi, 20 x 20cm Dual with Glass Plates with bonded 1mm thick spacers, 2x 24 sample combs, cooling coil, dummy plate and Casting Base
VS20WAVESYS-CU
VS20 WAVE Maxi, 20 x 20cm Dual, 2 sets of Glass Plates, 1mm thick bonded Spacers, 2 x 24 sample, 1mm thick combs, cooling coil, dummy plate; includes caster and External casting upstand
VS20 WAVE Maxi Accessories Ordering Information:
VS20WAVE-EC
VS20 WAVE External Casting Stand - No Casting Base
VS20WAVECAST
20 x 20cm Dual Casting Base
VS20DCASTM
Replacement Silicone Mat for 20 x 20cm Casting Base
VS20WAVEDIRM
PAGE insert
VS20WAVE-CC
Detachable Cooling Coil
VS20-x ?밚G
Loading guides for omniPAGE maxi combs, x = comb well number
VS20WNG
20 x 20cm Notched Glass Plates 4mm thick (pk/2)
VS20NG
20 x 20cm Notched Glass Plates 4mm thick (pk/2)
VS20PG
20 x 20cm Plain Glass Plates 4mm thick (pk/2)
VS20NGS0.75
20 x 20cm Notched Glass Plates with 0.75mm Bonded Spacers (pk/2)
VS20PGS0.75
20 x 20cm Plain Glass Plates with 0.75mm Bonded Spacers (pk/2)
VS20NGS1
20 x 20cm Notched Glass Plates with 1mm Bonded Spacers (pk/2)
VS20PGS1
20 x 20cm Plain Glass Plates with 1mm Bonded Spacers (pk/2)
VS20PGS1.5
20 x 20cm Plain Glass Plates with 1.5mm Bonded Spacers (pk/2)
VS20PGS2
20 x 20cm Plain Glass Plates with 2mm Bonded Spacers (pk/2)
VS20DP
Dummy Plate, 20 x 20cm
VS20S0.75
20cm Spacers - 0.75mm (pk/2)
VS20S1
20cm Spacers - 1mm thick (pk/2)
VS20S1.5
20cm Spacers - 1.5mm thick (pk/2)
VS20S2
20cm Spacers - 2mm thick (pk/2)
VS20WAVE-IEFKIT
IEF Conversion for 18cm IPG strips and tube gels, includes: 1 set of plain glass plates with bonded spacers, 0.6x20cm (WxH); and 2x 2-D combs with one 3.5mm marker lane and one 18cm preparatory well
