Bio-Rad High-Throughput Dodeca™ Gel Stainers - Manual (Page 5)

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1.2 Size Availability
The Dodeca stainer is available in two sizes to primarily optimize the staining
reagent volumes, and also to eliminate gel breakage due to excessive or constricted
movement. Each tank size has a dedicated shaking rack and staining trays with
optional tray attachments to accommodate various gel sizes.
Select the correct Dodeca stainer and staining tray size/configuration, and
determine if the tray attachments are needed from the table below.
Table 1 A. Gel Size Compatibility
Large Dodeca Stainer
Bio-Rad's Dodeca Stainer and Maximum
Second-dimension Staining Tray Number of gels
Gel Types Gel size (W x L) size/configuration accommodated
PROTEAN Plus 25.6 x 23 cm Large 12 (1 per tray)
precast gels
PROTEAN Plus 25 x 20.5 cm Large 12 (1 per tray)
handcast gels (each staining tray
(using the Hinged requires one tray
Spacer Plates) attachment 2 )
Small Dodeca Stainer
Bio-Rad's Dodeca Stainer and Maximum
Second-dimension Staining Tray Number of gels
Gel Types Gel size (W x L) size/configuration accommodated
PROTEAN Plus 20 x 20.5 cm Small 12 (1 per tray)
handcast gels
(using the
Hinged Spacer
Plates)
PROTEAN II XL 18.5 x 20 cm
precast or 18.3 x 19.3 cm
handcast gels
PROTEAN II xi 16 x 20 cm
precast or handcast 16 x 16 cm
gels
Criterion precast and 13.3 x 8.7 cm Small 24 (2 per tray)
handcast gels (each staining tray
requires one tray
attachment)
2 The tray attachments are included with catalog numbers 165-3400 (large) and 165-3401 (small). They are also
available to order separately, see the ordering information in Appendix B, page 19.