XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell Electrophoresis System
 | The XCell line of mini-cells has always distinguished itself by being simple, sturdy, and convenient. With the introduction of the XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell, the tradition continues. The incorporation of a gel tension wedge in place of the rear wedge used on earlier models makes the XCell SureLock™ the easiest-to-use mini-cell available. |
How the XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell Electrophoresis System Works
Precast gels and buffer core are placed into the mini-cell lower buffer chamber. Pushing the lever on the gel tension wedge forward into the locked position generates an even horizontal force which seals the gel/buffer core assembly firmly into position in the lower buffer chamber (Figure 1). The positive locking action of the gel tension wedge ensures a trouble-free, leak-free gel run every time.
XCell SureLock Mini-Cell Product Manual
Figure 1. Side View of the XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell.
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Locked Position | Unlocked Position |
Easy Set-Up Procedure. The XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell Can Be Easily Set Up in Three Simple Steps.
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| Step 1. Place one or two pre-cast gels on buffer core. | Step 2. Drop buffer core and gels into the lower buffer chamber of XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell. | Step 3. Lock the gel tension wedge, load samples, fill buffer chambers, and you're set up. |
Table 1 - XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell Specifications
| Gel Capacity | Up to 2 mini-gels |
| Cell Size | 11 x 12 x 16cm (height with lid on) |
| Upper Buffer Chamber Requirement | 200 ml for Novex® mini-gels; |
| Lower Buffer Chamber Requirement | 600 ml for Novex® mini-gels; |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Chemical Resistance | The XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell is impervious to most alcohols but not compatible with chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g. chloroform), aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. toluene, benzene), or acetone. |
*The asterisk denotes products awarded to laboratory electrical equipment conforming to European Community Safety requirements, Directive 73/23/EEC.
The XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell is covered under U.S. Patent No. 6,001,223.
Easily Adapted for BlottingThe XCell SureLock™ Mini-Cell can be easily adapted for blotting mini-gels. Simply insert the current XCell II™ Blot Module in the lower buffer chamber in place of the gel/buffer core assembly. |
For Research Use Only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
