Gel Tank

Gel tanks are essential components in electrophoresis systems, providing a controlled environment for separating nucleic acids or proteins based on size and charge. These tanks house the gel, buffer solution, and electrodes necessary for the electric field that drives the separation process. A gel tank typically includes a casting tray for preparing the gel, combs to create wells for sample loading, and electrodes connected to a power supply. The buffer solution within the tank conducts the current and maintains a stable pH during electrophoresis. This process supports crucial workflows in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and biochemistry, allowing researchers to analyze DNA, RNA, and protein samples. Leading brands like Bio-Rad, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Invitrogen offer... + More

Gel tanks are essential components in electrophoresis systems, providing a controlled environment for separating nucleic acids or proteins based on size and charge. These tanks house the gel, buffer solution, and electrodes necessary for the electric field that drives the separation process. A gel tank typically includes a casting tray for preparing the gel, combs to create wells for sample loading, and electrodes connected to a power supply. The buffer solution within the tank conducts the current and maintains a stable pH during electrophoresis. This process supports crucial workflows in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and biochemistry, allowing researchers to analyze DNA, RNA, and protein samples. Leading brands like Bio-Rad, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Invitrogen offer a range of gel tanks compatible with various gel sizes and electrophoresis techniques. Gel electrophoresis performed within these tanks is commonly employed in diverse applications such as DNA fingerprinting, PCR product analysis, Southern blotting, and protein purification. Researchers utilize gel tanks in conjunction with other laboratory instruments, including power supplies, gel documentation systems, and imaging software, to complete their experimental workflows. The selection of an appropriate gel tank depends on factors like gel size, throughput requirements, and the type of electrophoresis being performed, whether horizontal or vertical. For example, mini-gel tanks are ideal for quick checks and smaller sample sizes while larger tanks accommodate high-throughput analysis. Precise and reliable performance ensures accurate separation and analysis of biological molecules, making gel tanks a vital tool in modern laboratories. ALT offers a selection of pre-owned and refurbished gel tanks, each backed by a standard 90-day warranty that can be upgraded to a three-year warranty, along with ALT's lifetime support. Because they're refurbished, gel tanks from ALT are typically priced 50%-80% lower than the cost of new instruments, helping labs stretch their budget further without compromising on quality. - Less