Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators

Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators have been developed for viewing DNA gels stained with new, safe fluorescent dyes.  These new dyes, such as SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, Gel Green, have an excitation wavelength of 465-470 nm (visible blue light), and are safer to use than Ethidium Bromide.

• Blue light, safe for nucleic acids
• Uniform illumination (UI Technology)
• Optimal wavelength (465nm) for common safe stains
• Adjustable position, amber filter covers
• Optional amber viewing glasses: E4000-VG1

Safer for samples, safer for you: Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators are the perfect partner for the most common safe DNA stains. These instruments emit blue light at a wavelength of 465 nm, perfect for excitation of most green fluorophors, including our Accuris’ SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, SYBR Safe, SYBR Gold, GelStar, GelGreen, to name a few.  SmartBlue™ transilluminators can also work for excitation of EtBr (though fluorescence is not as bright as with UV), see our Technical Bulletin with sample images.   Exposing DNA to blue wavelength does not cause molecular damage, and results in a much higher downstream cloning efficiency as compared to even short UV light exposures.  In addition, the visible blue light is not damaging to the user’s skin and is less harmful to the eyes.*

Adjustable filter cover: Both the E4101 and SB4500 transilluminators come with emission filter covers. These amber covers, which rest above the viewing surface and gel, filter out the blue light, allowing the fluorescing DNA bands to be seen clearly.  The covers can be set to a flat position for general gel viewing or can be set at an angle to provide easy access to the gel for band excision.  The SB4500 has a two-position filter cover, and the E4101 features a hinged filter cover.

Optional amber viewing glasses: Our E4000-VG1 SmartBlue™ Plus Viewing Glasses offer efficient blocking of the blue light wavelength from the transilluminators, allowing clear visualization of the fluorescing DNA bands without the filter cover in place.  These convenient glasses are recommended for users that are frequently excising DNA bands from gels.  SmartBlue™ Plus glasses also block 100% of UV wavelength so they can also be used for viewing gels on a UV transilluminator.

UI technology, bright and clear images: The bright LED light plates and filter layer provides an extremely evenly lit viewing surface. Even in ambient light, bands of DNA can clearly be seen in stained gels. Images obtained using the SmartBlue™ Transilluminator are brighter and more balanced than those obtained using epi-illuminators which light from the sides.

Reliable, durable, and long-lasting: An array of super bright LEDs with a long, 30,000 hour service life provide the light source for the SmartBlue™ Transilluminators. Unlike those in a UV transilluminator, the filters in the SmartBlue™ systems will not solarize and degrade in performance over time. Gel bands can be excised directly on the scratch resistant, glass viewing surfaces. To save energy, the power switch includes an automatic 5 minute shutoff. SmartBlue™ Transilluminators are covered by a 2 year warranty.

* SmartBlue™ products use high intensity LED lights.  Although the visible blue wavelength is significantly safer than UV light, it is recommended to not stare directly at the viewing surface without the amber cover in place. 

Specifications 

Light Source	High Intensity Blue LEDs
Emission Filter Cover	Amber
Wavelength	Peak at 465 nm
E4000 Viewing Surface	17 x 12 cm
E4000 Ext. Dimensions	30.5 x 21.5 x 5 cm
E4101 Viewing Surface	10.5 x 10.5 cm
E4101 Ext. Dimensions	17 x 12 x 5 cm
Electrical	100 to  240V, 50-60Hz
E4000 Weight	1.2kg / 2.6lbs
E4101 Weight	0.34kg / 0.75lbs
Warranty	2 years

 
 Item # SB4500 is proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!
 

Next Advance Yellow Lysis Kits

Yellow Kits are filled with ceramic beads selected for high-yielding bacterial lysis, small cell suspension, and tough samples. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.

Contact us for more information.

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PurePlus® Deep Well Plates

Labcon’s PurePlus® Deep Well Plates are rigorously tested to ensure they are free of RNase, DNase, ATP, and endotoxins. With our in-house microbiology lab, consistency is a top priority.

Available in sterile and non-sterile formats, these plates fit most popular instruments and can be sealed with sealing films or reusable silicone mats. Barcoding is available for both 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL plates by special order.

Ultra Clean & Ultra Clear 

PurePlus® plates feature molded-in orientation and permanent printed locating grids for ease of use. They are available in multiple formats: 96 well square hole with conical or flat bottom, 96 well round hole with round bottom, and 384 well square hole.

With volumes ranging from 0.2 mL to 2.5 mL, our plates are offered in non-sterile and validated medical-grade sterile versions, sterilized to an SAL of 10^-6 in compliance with ISO 11137.

The 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL volumes include three-sided alpha-numeric labeling grids, and their smooth interior surfaces ensure efficient pipetting. Designed for manual or robotic handling, these plates are SBS formatted for compatibility with automated systems.

Additional Features

Made from 100% virgin polypropylene, PurePlus® plates are autoclavable and freezable. Unlike "pre-sterile" products from other manufacturers, our sterile plates are fully validated for diagnostic and regulated procedures.

Specifications

Next Advance Bead Lysis Kits

2 mL Screw Cap Tubes for Efficient Tissue Homogenization.

The Next Advance Bead Lysis Kits are high-quality, DNase- and RNase-free kits designed for fast, efficient homogenization of a wide range of biological samples. Each kit includes 2 mL screw cap tubes prefilled with either Stabilized Ceramic or glass beads, optimized for compatibility with Next Advance Bullet Blender® homogenizers as well as most other popular tissue homogenizers on the market.

These lysis kits are ideal for preparing samples for RNA, DNA, or protein extraction, and they’re available in multiple configurations to match your specific sample type.

These lysis kits are DNase- and RNase-free, making them suitable for sensitive molecular biology workflows including RNA isolation, DNA extraction, and protein analysis.

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Next Advance Pink Lysis Kits

Pink Bead Lysis Kits are filled with a mix of zirconium oxide beads for small samples of soft material like liver. These kits work best with buffer volumes between 100 uL and 300 uL. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.

Contact us for more information.

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

Next Advance Red Lysis Kits

Red Bead Lysis Kits are filled with a mix of zirconium oxide beads, ideal for homogenizing large soft or medium tough samples with buffer volumes between 300 uL and 600 uL. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.

Contact us for more information.

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

Next Advance Green Lysis Kits

Bead lysis kits for the homogenization of small to medium-tough samples. Tubes are made of high-quality polypropylene and are very easy to open and close. Bead Lysis kits are prefilled with stainless steel beads for buffer volumes between 100 uL and 300 uL, and can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®. They're excellent for small samples of tougher material such as muscle.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.
*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.

Contact us for more information.

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

Next Advance Navy Lysis Kits

Extra power for your tough samples. Navy Bead Lysis Kits are filled with a custom mix of stainless-steel beads for buffer volumes between 300 uL and 600 uL. They're great for samples that are too large for a Green Kit and deliver extra homogenizing power for challenging samples like bone, tumors, and hard-shelled insects such as ticks. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.

Contact us for more information.

Proudly made in the USA! Click here for more made in America products!

Hoefer® Semi-Dry Transfer Units

Hoefer® Semi-Dry Transfer Units are efficiently designed to use minimal buffer to transfer proteins from polyacrylamide gels onto membranes (either nitrocellulose or PVDF) in less than an hour. They support as many as two layers of gels being transferred simultaneously. The TE70XP has a 14 x 16 cm maximum transfer area, which can handle up to four mini gels using the stacked format. The TE77X and TE77XP have a 21 x 26 cm transfer area for a capacity of up to 12 mini gels at one time. 

• Included safety circuit breaker—limits voltage and current from the user's power supply, preventing electrical damage to the transfer unit
• Requires minimal current—does not generate the excessive heat that can dry out the transfer stack and halt transfer or damage transfer units 
• Durable iridium oxide and stainless steel electrodes—allow for contamination free, consistent transfer
• Vented electrodes—prevent buildup of bubbles which may impair transfer
• Minimal buffer requirements—reagent cost and preparation time are reduced
• The TE70XP and TE77XP Semi-Dry Transfer Units have an intelligent built-in power supply that prevents the stack from overheating by monitoring the transfer status 

All units include

• Molded Base with Platinum-Coated Titanium Anode and High Voltage Leads
• Hinged Lid with Stainless Steel Cathode  

TE77X includes

• Blotting Paper (21 x 26 cm), 25/pk
• Porous Cellophane (20 x 35.5 cm), 50/pk
• Mylar® Masks (23 x 27.5 cm), 2/pk
• Hinged Lid with Stainless Steel Cathode, 1/ea

TE70XP includes

• Blotting Paper (14 x 16 cm), 25/pk
• Porous Cellophane (20 x 35.5 cm), 50/pk
• Mylar® Masks (16.5 x 18.5 cm), 2/pk 

TE77XP includes

• Blotting Paper (21 x 26 cm), 25/pk
• Porous Cellophane (20 x 35.5 cm), 50/pk
• Mylar® Masks (23 x 27.5 cm), 2/pk

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Hoefer® Nitrocellulose Membranes

• Ideal for Western Blotting and other immunoblotting techniques
• BSA protein binding capacity of 160 µg/cm2–can bind a wide range of fragment sizes and can still be easily blocked for low background
• High wick rates (lateral flow)–substances move quickly through the membrane

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100 - Well Freezer Boxes with Hinged Lids

Maximize your lab efficiency with 100-Well Freezer Boxes! These boxes are suitable for temperatures down to -90ºC and come with a hinged lid to protect your samples from contamination.

• Durable polypropylene construction
• Autoclavable
• High-contrast alphanumeric indexing
• Colored hinged lids

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GlacierBrand™ Ice Pans

Made of triple-density expanded polystyrene, creating a durable container that is virtually unbreakable. Preserves ice up to 30% longer than conventional ice pans. Designed with an inner edge enabling the pans to stack on top of one another for easy storage and to maximize bench-top space. Extremely lightweight and easy to handle. Features a molded lip around the edge for carefree moving/carrying. Chemically Resistant - Resistant* to mild chemicals as well as ice-alcohol slurry, and dry ice.

Specifications
 

Item #	IPAN-1000	IPAN-2000	IPAN-3000
Length	6.125 In. | 155.575 mm	8.75 In. | 222.25 mm	13.50 In. | 342.90 mm