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The GelAir Drying System

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G ultst
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Are Not Created in a Vacuum
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The
GelAir Drying You no longer need a vacuum dry-
ing system to get great gel drying
results. The GelAir Drying System
The only maintenance GelAir
requires is an occasional cleaning
with a damp cloth. Combining
System is perfect for drying polyacry-
lamide and agarose gels, even hard
affordability, large capacity, and
no-nonsense functionality, GelAir is
to dry gels. GelAir works like a the clear choice for busy labs
convection oven to quickly dry requiring great results.
gels to a perfectly clear, publica-
tion quality finish. These gels are
ideal for densitometry, photo docu-
mentation, and autoradiography.
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Drying Gels with GelAir is This Easy

Clear Reasons 1
Place a sheet of cellophane on 2
Lay a gel on top of
For Choosing a GelAir System the assembly table the cellophane
• Dry mini gels in less than 60 minutes
• No vacuum pump means no messy
maintenance
• Dry up to 16 mini gels at one time
• No waiting for a complete drying
cycle. GelAir accepts gels at any time
• Protocols for drying acrylamide and
agarose gels
• Optimized drying temperature and
air flow produce exceptional results
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3
Place another sheet of cellophane 4
Clamp the drying 5
Slide the drying frame
over the gel frames together into the dryer
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Specifications
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GelAir Dryer
Timer control 0 to 3 hour, fully adjustable
Function modes Fan only, fan plus heat, and off
Dryer capacity 4 shelves, each accommodating 1 drying frame
Dimensions 27 x 43 x 30 cm (H x D x W)
Weight 8 kg

Drying Frame
Dimensions 20 x 20 cm
Drying frame Molded polycarbonate bottom frame,
stainless steel top frame
Clamps Molded polysulfone
Gel capacity 1 large (20 x 16 cm) gel or 4 small
(7 x 8 cm) gels

Ordering Information
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Catalog
Number Product Description
165-1771 GelAir Drying System, 115 V, 60 Hz, includes dryer,
2 drying frames , 16 clamps , assembly table, and
cellophane support (50 precut sheets)
165-1772 GelAir Drying System, 230 V, 50 Hz, includes dryer, 2 drying
frames, 16 clamps, assembly table, and cellophane
support (50 precut sheets)
165-1775 GelAir Drying Frames, includes 2 complete drying
frames and 16 clamps
165-1776 GelAir Assembly Table
165-1777 GelAir Dryer, 115 V, 60 Hz
165-1778 GelAir Dryer, 230 V, 50 Hz
165-1779 GelAir Cellophane Support, 50 precut sheets
165-1780 GelAir Drying Frame Clamps, 8 clamps

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