Recommended Equipment
1. Microcentrifuge Edvotek 534
$229.00
The Personal E-Microcentrifuge is easy-to-use, economical and handles most teaching lab
applications -- including sample spin-downs and cell pelleting. Speed is 6400 rpm with a relative
force of 2046 x g. Includes a 6-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 ml tubes, and a second rotor for two 8 x
0.2 ml strip tubes.
This is used for all basic labs. If advanced labs are to be done, order #2.
2. Microcentrifuge
Daigger TX4345
$289.00
Dual-Speed, High-Capacity Microcentrifuge
Select your speed and spin up to 16 samples in one low-priced model!
Four position switch allows you to select pulse operation, 6,000 rpm or 10,000 rpm rotor speed.
Large, easy-to-use control knob with easy-to-read graphics indicating RPM and G-force. Unit
provides 1,735 to 6,238 x g. Rapid slow down from 10,000 rpm to zero in approximately 20
seconds.
16-place fixed angle rotor accommodates 1.5-2.0 mL tubes. Each tube well is clearly numbered to
identify samples and assure balanced loading. Easy-change, washable, plastic rotor simply snaps
on/off without screws or nuts to lose.
Microcentrifuge is built for years of service. Tough, impact resistant housing will not dent, rust or chip. Oversized
soft rubber base absorbs vibration and reduces noise, stops 'bench-walking' and resist tipping.
Safety interlock prevents operation if lid is not locked in place. Instant stop function brakes rotor within
two seconds if lid is opened.
Two year warranty.
Speed Settings: 6,000/10,000 rpm
Dimensions : 7 1/2Wx 9H"
RCF Settings: 1,735 x g/6,238 x g
Net Weight (lb): 5
Tubes Accommodated: 1.5/2.0 mL
Electrical: 120 V, 60Hz
3. Clinical Centrifuge Daigger EF4333F
$267.00
Economy General Purpose Centrifuge
Affordable unit is less than half the price of name brand units!
Triangular design can easily be tucked into a corner of your bench top to save space.
Unit features a low maintenance and very quiet, brushless motor. The one-piece aluminum
alloy cast body is stable and strong. The wide stance and suction cup feet reduce vibration and
wobble. The safety shut-off switch is integral in the locking latch. The clear plastic view port
allows you to safely observe your samples and makes it easy to calibrate if desired Choose the fixed speed unit for
a lower cost option or select the variable speed control for flexibility of speeds from 100 to 3150 rpm. The Ultra 8
includes an eight-place rotor and rubber tube sleeves to adapt any type tube from 2.0 mL to 15 mL.
SPECIFICATIONS Ultra 8 General Purpose Centrifuges
Max. Speed 3,150 rpm
Max RCF:
1,200 x g
Timer:
1 to 30 minutes
Dimensions: 13"W x 10 1/2"H x 13"D
Electrical:
100V, 60Hz
Weight:
15 1/2 lb
4. Power Supply
Edvotek 531
$395.00
The EDVOTEK® 2000 Variable Duplex Power Source is designed to power any
combination of horizontal or vertical electrophoresis units. The unit is variable in ~10 volt
increments, from 20 to 250 volts. Maximum current is 300 milliamps when voltage is in the
150 to 250 volts range, and 500 milliamps when voltage is below 150. A three digit LED can
be toggled to display either voltage or current output. Safety features include a fused ul
approved three-pronged power plug. The unit is equipped with an easy-to-replace 0.5 Amp
slow burn fuse. The EDVOTEK® 2000 is backed by a limited 4-year warranty and free technical support.
5. Power Supply
Edvotek 5010
$365.00
The TetraSource 300 is our most advanced digital electrophoresis power source.
Designed to power any combination of horizontal or vertical electrophoresis units, it sports
a low profile, easy-to-use interface and numerous safety features. Tactile "buttons" enable
adjustment of voltage in 1 volt steps, from 10 to 300 V, with a maximum current of 400
mA. An LED display can be toggled to display voltage, current or a timer. Safety features
include: no-load detection, sudden load change, over voltage protection and automatic
recovery in the event of a power failure. The TetraSource 300 is CE certified and includes a ul approved and
grounded power cord.
* May be used with only 2 HexaGel™ units at a time.
6. Gel Box M6+ Apparatus Edvotek 500
$129.00
The M6+ is a durable and seamless injection-molded horizontal agarose electrophoresis
unit designed for ease of use and safety. It balances hands-on student participation with
economy. Included with the unit are a 6-Tooth comb, a double 8/10-Tooth comb and a 7
x 7 cm gel casting tray. Both the electrophoresis chamber and the gel casting trays are UV
transparent. The M6+ is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support.
Features:
Seamless Injection-Molded UV Transparent Base
Safety Interlock UV Transparent Cover
One Molded 6 Tooth Combs
One Molded 8/10 Tooth Comb
Corrosion Resistant All-Platinum Electrodes
Safety Insulated Electrical Leads
Adjustable Leveling Feet
7. Extra Gel Tray
Edvotek 684
$20.00
Removable 7 x 7 cm UV Transparent E-Z Align™ Tray w/ Embossing Gel Ruler
Rubber End Caps To Eliminate Cumbersome Gel Tray Taping
8. 6-tooth Comb
Edvotek 680
9. Double Comb, 8/10 Teeth
$25.00
Edvotek 683
$30.00
10. Micropipette, 0.5 – 10 ul
Edvotek 5051
$230.00
Edvotek 5052
$230.00
Blue tips
11. Micropipette, 10 – 100 ul
Yellow tips
12. Micropipette, 100 – 1000 ul
Edvotek 5054
$230.00
Clear tips
The mLINE®, offers a unique combination of novel & patented features in an attractive
design. It is designed to meet the strictest performance, ergonomic and safety criteria. The
mLINE® pipets are sturdy yet light in weight and feature very low pipetting forces, which is
made possible through its patented technology. mLINE® pipets cover the full range of 0.5 5000 µl.
Features:
Lifetime Warranty
Clear & Easy-To Read Display with Big Numbers & Small Increments
Fast & Light Stepless Volume Adjustment
Locking Mechanism Prevents Accidental Volume Changes During Pipetting
Thermal Insulation of Internal Components
Opti-Load Tip Mounting Mechanism for Light Tip Ejection
Safe-Cone Filter to Prevent Pipet Contamination
Volume Range Color Coding for Easy Pipet Selection
5 Color Coding Pipet Caps
Fully Autoclavable
13. Micropipette, Fixed Volume, 10 ul
Daigger EF3437B
$13.50
yellow tips
Two step plunger ensures all liquid is dispensed from tip for high accuracy and precision. Pipettes are
130 mm in length and plungers are color-coded by volume for easy identification. All sizes use a
universal 200 µl tip.
14. Blue Tips, 100 – 1000 ul, Daigger EF2053B $45.29
15. Yellow Tips, 10 – 100 ul,
Daigger EF2051B
$38.49
16. Clear Tips, 0.5 – 10 ul,
Daigger EF20575QB
$50.69
All tips are injection molded from premium grade virgin polypropylene have thin walls and thin
surface area at the tip to yield consistent accuracy and reproducible sample delivery
Choose bulk bags for the most economical alternative
96-place racks come in Rackbox with hinged lid and are fully autoclavable
Sterile tips are gamma or beta irradiated
Nonsterile, 96/box
10 Boxes
17. UV Light Transilluminator Edvotek 558
$450.00
The all-new Midrange (302 nm) UV Transilluminator is designed to visualize DNA stained
with ethidium bromide. The UV filter is 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm in size, optimal for viewing almost
every EDVOTEK® experiment kit utilizing ethidium bromide. Safety features include a UVblocking cover and a power cut-off switch when the cover is opened. Includes a 2-year
warranty.
18. White Light Transilluminator
Edvotek 552
$99.00
The White Light Box is designed to visualize DNA stained with methylene blue or
proteins stained with commassie blue. An amber gel viewing filter is included to contrast
DNA or protein bands for easier visualization. The White Light Box can also be used to
view autoradiograms.
19. Camera & UV Light Set
Edvotek 555
$1175.00
EDVOTEK®'s UV Photodocumentation System with Safety Hood allows students and
instructors to photographically document DNA stained with ethidium bromide. The system
consists of a Polaroid® camera, a deep yellow filter, a specially adapted mount and hood system
and a Midrange UV Transilluminator (Cat. #558).
20. Camera
Daigger EF22250
$597.00
Camera uses black and white or color pack film. Pistol grip allows for easy photography of gels
on transilluminator.
21. Hood
Daigger EF22251A
$109.00
Detachable hoods for camera come in a variety of different sizes to accommodate all
electrophoresis photography applications. They fit perfectly onto the Polaroid Gel-Cam. All of
these hoods are designed to achieve perfect focus 4-5 millimeters inside the end of the hood for
use in photographing electrophoresis gels on a transilluminator. Each hood contains two plastic
filter clips to hold 2" by 2" Kodak correction filters.
Inner Hood Dimensions, inches
3.75 x 4.69
Max. Gel Size Covered, cm
9.5 x 11.75
Max. Image Size Recorded, cm
7.25 x 9.85
Image Magnification, %
1:1
22. Filter
Daigger EF2251L
$19.49
Orange filter color used for SYBR Green, Ethidium bromide and Coomassie Blue Stain