Introduction
Cleaver Scientific has been a leader in electrophoresis solutions since 2005, providing innovative and cost-effective equipment for life science research laboratories worldwide. Their products are recognized for ease of use, durability, and compliance with safety standards.
Product Specifications
The company offers a variety of electrophoresis systems, including multiSUB horizontal and omniPAGE vertical gel chambers, known for reliability and longevity. These systems are CE compliant and ISO9001/2015 accredited, ensuring quality and safety.
Design and Manufacturing
All products are designed and manufactured in the UK, using precision CNC and laser cutting for high-quality construction. Custom-designed equipment is available to meet specific research needs.
Product Range
Cleaver Scientific provides a comprehensive range of gel electrophoresis systems and accessories, including horizontal and vertical systems, SAFE Series products, power supplies, OMNIPETTE pipettes, agarose, and gel documentation systems.
Key Features
Systems include features such as injection moulded construction for durability, easy-click lid removal, color-coded electrodes, multiple gel tray options, and UV and blue light transparency for safe gel imaging.
Horizontal Gel Systems
The multiSUB series offers versatile solutions for DNA and RNA agarose gel electrophoresis, designed for economy in gel and buffer volume, with options for different gel sizes and sample capacities.
Conclusion
Cleaver Scientific continues to innovate in electrophoresis, providing high-quality, safe, and affordable solutions for life science researchers worldwide.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of the multiSUB™ Mini and Midi gel electrophoresis units, designed for efficient sample analysis in laboratory settings.
Specifications: The multiSUB™ Mini is available with 7 x 7cm and 7 x 10cm UV trays, while the Midi version offers 10 x 7cm and 10 x 10cm trays. Both units are equipped with combs that can handle various sample volumes.
Key Features: The units feature corrosion-resistant platinum electrodes and gold-plated terminals for durability and easy maintenance.
Sample Capacity: The Mini unit can resolve up to 64 samples, while the Midi unit can handle up to 100 samples per gel.
Accessories and Ordering Information: The document lists various accessories such as UV trays, electrodes, casting dams, loading guides, viewing platforms, and buffer saver blocks.
Recommendations: The multiSUB™ Mini is recommended for quick sample checks, particularly after restriction digestion during cloning.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and options for the multiSUB™ Midi and multiSUB™ Choice gel electrophoresis systems, designed for routine horizontal gel electrophoresis.
Specifications: The multiSUB™ Midi offers gel tray options of 10 x 7cm and 10 x 10cm, while the multiSUB™ Choice provides three tray options for versatility.
Key Features: Both systems offer low buffer volumes and are ideal for rapid electrophoresis.
Comb Options: Various comb options with different thicknesses and their corresponding sample volumes are listed.
Ordering Information: Includes codes and descriptions for various components such as UV trays, casting dams, electrodes, and loading guides.
Conclusion: The multiSUB™ systems provide a comprehensive solution for gel electrophoresis with a range of options to suit different research needs.
Technical Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various electrophoresis systems and accessories, including dimensions, power requirements, and capacity for different models.
miniONE Electrophoresis System
This system is designed for personal use, small laboratories, or classrooms, featuring an all-in-one horizontal electrophoresis system with an in-built power supply.
multiSUB Midi96 Gel SystemThe Midi96 system is ideal for high throughput electrophoresis, allowing direct loading from a 96-well plate via an 8-channel
pipette.
miniRAPIDE System
Designed for agarose gel electrophoresis, the miniRAPIDE system is UV transparent for direct gel imaging.
runVIEW System
The runVIEW system combines blue LED lighting with an inbuilt power supply for real-time electrophoresis.
Ordering Information
The document includes detailed ordering information for various models and accessories.
Key Features and Benefits
Each system is designed to enhance efficiency and safety in electrophoresis applications.
Ordering Information
The document provides detailed specifications for the runVIEW™ Base Station & bluVIEW lid for MS-MINI and MS-MIDI systems.
Technical Specifications
The runVIEW system is designed for quick checks of low to medium sample numbers post-PCR and cloning.
Key Features
The runDOC system complements the runVIEW for real-time electrophoresis and imaging.
runSAFE Stains
The runSAFE range includes stains for visualizing DNA in agarose gels.
Gel Excision Tips
Gel Excision Tips provide a convenient method for removing bands from gels.
DNA Ladders
Cleaver Scientific offers DNA ladders in six molecular weight ranges.
Buffers and Chemicals
The document details various buffers and loading dyes for nucleic acid gel electrophoresis.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on various agarose products and vertical gel electrophoresis systems offered by Cleaver Scientific.
Agarose Products: The document lists several types of agarose including Low EEO, High Resolution PCR grade, Low Melting Point, and Instant agarose tablets.
Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Systems: The document describes various systems such as the Mini, Mini Wide, VS20WAVE Maxi, and VS30 Maxi-Plus systems.
Ordering Information: The document provides detailed ordering codes and descriptions for various components and systems.
Conclusion: Cleaver Scientific offers a comprehensive range of agarose products and vertical gel electrophoresis systems designed for high performance and environmental sustainability.
Specifications:
The document outlines various comb samples with different thicknesses and their corresponding sample volumes.
Procedures:
The document describes the process of setting up the electrophoresis system.
Norms and Recommendations:
The document highlights the importance of using bonded spacers for consistent well formation and alignment.
Product Descriptions:
The document provides detailed descriptions of various electrophoresis systems and modules.
Ordering Information:
It includes ordering information for various accessories and modules.
Key Features:
The document emphasizes the modularity and flexibility of the electrophoresis systems.
Overview: The document describes the features and specifications of the Maxi WAVE Vertical Electrophoresis System.
Key Features:- The vertical screw-clamp configuration ensures even pressure distribution along the gel height.
- An ergonomic wave-like design aids in handling and setup.
Specifications:- The system supports various separations, including SDS-PAGE, native, preparative, gradient, high-resolution nucleic acid electrophoresis, capillary tube gel IEF, and electroblotting.
Procedures:- Assemble the gel cassette on a flat surface, ensuring glass plates are flush together.
Components and Accessories:- The system includes various components such as lid and power cables, PAGE insert, vertical screw-pin, clamping bars, glass plates, buffer chambers, gasket, cooling coil, outer tank, cam-pin caster, casting mat, and combs.
Ordering Information:- Several configurations of the Maxi WAVE system are available, including complete systems for electrophoresis, blotting, and high-intensity blotting.
Ordering Information
Various products are listed with their specifications and ordering codes, including gradient mixers, multi-vertical gel casters, gel loading tips, and electroblotting systems.
Gradient Mixers
These mixers are designed for creating gradients in gels and consist of a reservoir and mixing chamber with valves to regulate flow.
Multiple Gel Casters
These systems allow for the casting of multiple gels simultaneously, ensuring consistent results.
Gel Loading Tips
Designed for electrophoresis gel loading, these tips offer positive-displacement accuracy and are RNase/DNase-free.
Electroblotting Systems
These systems are used for protein and nucleic acid separation on solid membranes.
Dot and Slot Blotters
These manifolds are used for DNA and RNA filter blot hybridizations and immunological screenings.
Semi Dry Blotters
These blotters offer rapid transfer times for various types of blotting.
Technical Specifications and Applications- Buffer Solutions: Various buffer solutions are detailed for use in denaturing and native PAGE.
- Ordering Information: Buffers are available in both powder and liquid forms.
- Protein Markers: Two types of prestained protein ladders are available.
- Blotting Membranes and Rolls: Nitrocellulose and nylon membranes are available in various sizes and pore sizes.
- Protein Gel Staining: EZEE RubyPro and UltraBlue are protein staining solutions.
- Blocking Buffer: JUSTBLOCK is a versatile blocking solution for Western blotting.
- ECL Substrates: LumiGO and LumiPRO are ECL substrates for Western blotting.
- Comet Assay Tanks: Tanks are available for different slide capacities.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on the Comet Assay, a technique used to measure DNA damage in cells.
Equipment and Features: The CSL-CHILLER is recommended for cooling during the Comet Assay.
Technical Specifications: The COMPAC-50 system includes two carriers for 50 slides, a ceramic cooling platform, and a power supply.
Ordering Information: The document lists various kits and accessories for different applications.
Applications: The Comet Assay is used for quantifying DNA damage and repair in drug development and reproductive science.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on CellasGEL and CellasMEM products, which are cellulose acetate gel strips and membranes used in electrophoresis applications.
CellasGEL Advantages: CellasGEL is a wet cellulose acetate gel that offers several benefits over dry membranes.
CellasMEM Dry Membranes: CellasMEM is a range of dry cellulose acetate membranes supported on Mylar film.
Applicators and Accessories: The document describes different applicators for loading samples onto membranes.
Package Deals: CellasMEM package deals offer convenient solutions for Helena-type applications.
Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) System: The Cleaver Scientific IEF system is designed for isoelectric focusing with IPG strips and gels.
Key Features: The IEF system is optimized for quick and reproducible first-dimension isoelectric focusing.
Cooling and Rehydration: The document describes a cooling plate made from special grade ceramic.
Power Supply: The Consort EV2320 power supply is highlighted for its ability to achieve desired Volt-hours quickly.
Plate Racks and Accessories: Sturdy racks are available for drying and storing glass plates.
Technical Specifications: The document provides detailed specifications for large format vertical gel systems.
VS20WAVE-DGGE System: This system is designed for DNA mutation analysis using vertical screw-clamp technology.
Power Supplies: The PowerPro series offers versatile power supplies for electrophoresis tanks.
Overview
Cleaver Scientific offers a comprehensive range of power supplies suitable for various electrophoresis applications.
Specifications and Features
Each power supply features a 2.4” LCD display for easy monitoring of options and conditions.
Power Supply Models- PowerPro 300: Suitable for smaller tanks.
- PowerPro 500: Offers a maximum 500V output for larger units.
- PowerPro 3AMP: Provides a maximum 3000mA for simultaneous blotting processes.
Consort Power Supplies
The EV2000 and EV3000 series offer robust power supplies with microprocessor control for complex programming.
nanoPAC Mini Power Supply
This series is ultra-compact and economical, ideal for DNA/RNA and protein electrophoresis systems.
Selection Guide
The document provides a detailed selection guide for various electrophoresis applications.
Gel Documentation - omniDOC System
The omniDOC system offers high-performance gel documentation with a 5MP CMOS sensor.
Key Features- Pre-focused 5MP camera with auto-exposure.
- Interchangeable filters for various fluorescence applications.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and features of various gel documentation systems and accessories offered by Cleaver Scientific.
Main Sections:
- Specifications: The document outlines the specifications for different components such as UV transilluminators, cameras, and filters.
- Accessories: A range of optional accessories is listed.
- Software: The document describes the image capture and analysis software provided with the systems.
- Safety and Compliance: Safety features such as interlock switches and compliance with CE and FCC standards are highlighted.
- Ordering Information: Detailed ordering information is provided for different system configurations and accessories.
Key Features:
- High-resolution imaging with up to 18 mega pixels.
- Compatibility with various light sources including UV, blue, and white light.
Conclusion: Cleaver Scientific offers a comprehensive range of gel documentation systems and accessories tailored for efficient and safe imaging and analysis of gels in laboratory settings.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on various transilluminators and related equipment used for viewing and working with fluorescently-stained nucleic acid gels.
Key Features:- Blue light transilluminators offer a safer alternative to UV light.
- Compact design suitable for small to medium-sized gels.
Technical Specifications:- Unit dimensions and gel viewing dimensions are specified for different models.
Product Variants:- safeVIEW-MINI2: Compact blue light transilluminator with optional imaging hood.
Ordering Information: Various models and accessories are listed with their respective dimensions and features.
Additional Equipment:- Gel dryers with microprocessor controls for temperature and time.
Applications: The equipment is suitable for a variety of applications including electrophoresis gel imaging.
Technical Specifications and Product Overview
1. Shakers and Mixers
Various models of shakers and mixers are available, including orbital, reciprocal, and rocking shakers.
2. Blot Boxes
Gel staining/blotting boxes come in four sizes.
3. Vortex Mixers
The Vortex Mixer offers fast, efficient mixing with minimal vibration.
4. Heaters and Stirrers
Cleaver Scientific's digital hotplate, stirrer, and hotplate stirrer feature a durable ceramic surface.
5. Hybridisation Shaking Incubators
The hybridPRO range includes four incubator models with different shaking platform formats.
6. Motorised Pipettors
The omniPET-M is a motorised pipette filler designed for cordless work with glass or plastic pipettes.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of Cleaver Scientific's pipettes and centrifuges.
Pipettes:- Mini Fixed Volume Pipettes: These are low-cost, autoclavable pipettes available in various fixed volumes.
- omniPETTE Pipettes: These pipettes are fully autoclavable and feature a digital volumeter for accurate dispensing.
Centrifuges:- Mini Centrifuge: Compact design with a unique COMBI-Rotor for microtubes and PCR strips.
- multiFuge: A personal centrifuge with a small footprint.
Technical Specifications:- Mini Centrifuge: Maximum speed of 6000rpm.
Ordering Information: The document provides contact details for Cleaver Scientific and lists various models and accessories available for order.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of various laboratory equipment, including dry bath incubators, stirring water baths, personal thermal cyclers, and peristaltic pumps.
Dry Bath Incubators: The Cube Dry Bath Incubators are available in single and dual block models.
Stirring Water Baths: Available in 10 and 20-liter capacities.
Personal Thermal Cyclers: The PTC25
thermal cycler is designed for Hot Start PCR reactions.
Peristaltic Pumps: These pumps are versatile for applications such as filtration and chemical spraying.
Key Features: The document highlights features like digital performance and wide temperature control range.
Ordering Information: The document provides specific product codes and configurations for ordering.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on various laboratory equipment and accessories offered by Cleaver Scientific.
1. GTC96S Thermal Cycler:- Features a user-friendly interface with pre-programmed methods for easy setup.
2. UV Sterilisation Cabinets:- Provide a nucleic acid-free environment for PCR reactions.
3. Glove Boxes:- Designed for procedures requiring exclusion of atmospheric oxygen and moisture.
4. Teaching Products:- Includes gel tanks, power supplies, and general laboratory equipment for educational purposes.
5. Radiation Safety Products:- Comprises shields, boxes, waste bins, trays, and accessories for protection against beta and gamma emissions.
6. Storage Boxes and Waste Bins:- Manufactured with hinged lids and interchangeable inserts for various tube types.