Thermo Scientific™ Owl™ Gel Staining Box

The Thermo Scientific™ Owl™ Gel Staining Box is a user-friendly solution for staining, fixing, and de-staining gels in one container. Designed for convenience and efficiency, these boxes are ideal for laboratories performing electrophoresis workflows. They are compatible with various staining protocols, holding up to 125 mL of liquid and one gel, particularly when used on a shaking platform.

Key Features

1. Versatile Staining Capability
   • Enables staining, fixing, and de-staining of gels within the same container, simplifying workflows.
2. Compact and Convenient Design
   • Holds up to 125 mL of liquid and a single gel, minimizing reagent usage.
3. Stackable with Grooved Lid
   • Grooved lid ensures proper orientation and stability when stacking multiple boxes, saving valuable benchtop space.
4. Transparent Plastic Construction
   • Clear plastic allows for direct visualization of gels during staining or de-staining.
5. Compatible with Shaking Platforms
   • Designed for use with shaking platforms to ensure even distribution of staining reagents.

Specifications

Applications

1. Gel Electrophoresis Staining
   • Perfect for staining DNA, RNA, or protein gels after electrophoresis.
2. Fixing Gels
   • Use with fixing solutions for stabilizing gel bands.
3. De-Staining Procedures
   • Ideal for de-staining gels, ensuring clear visibility of resolved bands.
4. General Laboratory Use
   • Suitable for laboratories conducting molecular biology, biochemistry, and diagnostics.

Benefits

1. Simplified Workflow
   • Perform all steps in one container, reducing the need for multiple trays and minimizing cleanup.
2. Reagent Efficiency
   • Compact size minimizes reagent volume, reducing overall costs.
3. Space-Saving Design
   • Stackable trays save benchtop space in busy laboratories.
4. User-Friendly
   • Clear construction allows easy monitoring of gel staining progress without opening the box.
5. Durable and Reusable
   • Made from robust plastic for extended use with proper care.

Usage Recommendations

1. Preparation: Place the gel in the box and add the appropriate volume of staining solution (up to 125 mL).
2. Staining: Allow the gel to stain as required, ensuring even coverage. Use on a shaking platform for best results.
3. Fixing and De-Staining: Replace the staining solution with fixing or de-staining reagents as per protocol.
4. Storage: Clean and dry the boxes thoroughly after use for reuse in future experiments.

The Thermo Scientific™ Owl™ Gel Staining Box offers a convenient and reliable solution for gel staining and de-staining workflows. Its compact design, clear construction, and stackable features make it an ideal choice for laboratories seeking efficiency, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness in electrophoresis applications.