Gel Documentation System Accessories
Bio-Pyramid Series
Professional accessories designed to enhance gel imaging accuracy, fluorescence contrast, and laboratory workflow efficiency.
Applications
These accessories are used in DNA, RNA, and protein electrophoresis gel imaging workflows, including fluorescence detection with SYBR Green, GelRed, EtBr, and GFP.
UV-Transmitting Gel Tray
UV-transmitting acrylic gel tray for electrophoresis gel handling, observation, cutting, and documentation.
All-in-One Gel Tray for Staining, Cutting and Documentation
The UV-transmitting acrylic tray improves workflow efficiency by enabling gel handling, observation, and documentation on the same tray without repositioning.
For safer and more efficient gel handling
- Easy to hold when dipping or removing gels from staining / destaining solution.
- UV-transmitting material allows gel observation and documentation directly on the tray.
- Gel cutting can also be performed on the tray.
- Oblique-cut front edge makes it easier to slide the tray under the gel.
- Two sizes are available. The mini tray is ideal for mini gels.
| Product | Item Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gel Tray - Regular Size | LBX-TR | US$ 37 |
| Gel Tray - Mini Size | LBX-TRmi | US$ 33 |
| Gel Tray - Mini Size, 5-Piece Set | LBX-TRmi 5P | US$ 153 |
| Gel Tray - Mini Size, 10-Piece Set | LBX-TRmi 10P | US$ 277 |
| Tray Surface Size | LBX-TR: 140 mm x 130 mm LBX-TRmi: 80 mm x 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Material | UV-transmitting acrylic * Not suitable for short-wavelength 254 nm UV. |
| Front Edge | Oblique-cut front edge for easier insertion under the gel. |
| Other | Supplied with protective film on the surface. |
Gel Target
Gel target for adjusting zoom, framing, and imaging range before capturing gel images.
- Same size as a mini gel (52 x 59 mm).
- Useful for adjusting zoom, framing, and imaging range before capture.
- Clear fluorescent acrylic design improves focusing visibility.
| Product | Item Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gel Target | MBP-TG | US$ 11 |
| Size | 52 x 59 mm, same size as a mini gel |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Material | Fluorescent acrylic |
IR Cut Contrast Filter
IR cut filter for fluorescence gel imaging, designed to suppress infrared background and improve contrast.
IR Cut Contrast Filter attenuates infrared wavelengths from 650 to 1100 nm Long-exposure imaging can introduce unwanted background glow, often caused by infrared emission from fluorescent lamps in transilluminators. The MFC65-52 filter suppresses this interference and helps produce clearer, higher-contrast fluorescence images.
| Product | Item Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IR Cut Contrast Filter, 650 to 1100 nm Cut | MFC65-52 | US$ 110 |
Diameter 52 mm with metal filter frame, pitch 0.7 mm.
Compared with a standard cold filter, MFC65-52 cuts infrared wavelengths over a narrower and more targeted range. This helps reduce background glow more effectively and improves image contrast.
Many digital cameras include built-in IR cut filters. However, cameras with night-shot or high-sensitivity modes may still capture unwanted IR leakage from lamps. This becomes especially noticeable when fluorescence is weak or exposure time is long.
Dichroic Filter
Dichroic filter for fluorescence gel imaging, optimized for excitation and emission separation.
MF-SC55D Dichroic Filter Optimized for fluorophores with excitation near 500 nm and emission around 530 nm, such as GelGreen. Compared to standard short-pass filters, MF-SC55D provides sharper cutoff below 550 nm while allowing higher transmission above 560 nm.
| Product | Item Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dichroic Filter, Cut Below 550 nm | MF-SC55D | US$ 200 |
Effective for reagents with excitation near 500 nm and emission around 530 nm. MF-SC55D reflects and blocks wavelengths below 550 nm more effectively than standard short-pass filters, while transmitting longer wavelengths for improved brightness and contrast.
When white light is irradiated from the side, the coated surface reflects shorter wavelengths below 550 nm and transmits longer wavelengths above 560 nm. This helps reduce excess background light and improves fluorescence image contrast.
| MF-SC60A | US$ 59 |  | SC60 Sharp-Cut Filter For observation of EtBr, GelRed, SYPRO Red, DsRed, and similar fluorescence dyes. |
| MF-SC56A | US$ 28 |  | SC56 Sharp-Cut Filter For observation of SYBR Green, SYPRO Orange, GFP, and similar dyes with blue LED excitation. |
| YG-SC57 | US$ 105 |  | Gel Cut Goggle Cut below 570 nm. Suitable for blue / green excitation. Designed to provide high-contrast observation and can be worn over glasses. |
| LED505 -TR60W | US$ 1,200 |  | LED Transilluminator, 60W / 505 nm High-intensity visible-light LED transilluminator for gel documentation. Equipped with dichroic filter. |
| LED470 -TR60W | US$ 1,200 |  | LED Transilluminator, 60W / 470 nm High-intensity visible-light LED transilluminator for gel documentation. Equipped with dichroic filter. |
| LED505 -DF36W | US$ 950 |  | LED Transilluminator, 36W / 505 nm High-intensity visible-light LED transilluminator for gel documentation. Equipped with dichroic filter. |
| LED470 -DF36W | US$ 950 |  | LED Transilluminator, 36W / 470 nm High-intensity visible-light LED transilluminator for gel documentation. Equipped with dichroic filter. |
| MBP -UV312 | US$ 1,370 |  | UV Transilluminator High-power UV transilluminator for gel documentation. Quality filter helps reduce IR leakage and improve image contrast. |