Power Blotter Station
Power Blotter Station
Invitrogen™

Power Blotter Station

The Invitrogen Power Blotter Station is a power supply with touchscreen user interface for semi-dry transfer of proteins from gelRead more
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Catalog NumberQuantity
PB00101 unit
Catalog number PB0010
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1 unit
The Invitrogen Power Blotter Station is a power supply with touchscreen user interface for semi-dry transfer of proteins from gel to membrane when used with Power Blotter Cassette or Power Blotter Cassette XL. The Power Blotter Station features pre-programmed electrophoretic protein transfer methods for different types, numbers, and sizes of gels and molecular weight ranges of proteins.

Features of the Power Blotter Station:
Easy-touch programming—intuitive, color LCD touchscreen and pre-programmed methods for rapid semi-dry transfer of proteins; software includes step-by-step instructions for quickly creating, saving and running custom programs
Flexible—efficiently transfer proteins in about 5–12 minutes with one system
Integrated power supply—seamless operation between control unit and cassettes enables consistent high efficiency protein staining and transfer
Convenient—simultaneous transfer of up to two mini-size or one midi-size gel using the Power Blotter Cassette, or transfer four mini-size or two midi-size gels using the Power Blotter Cassette XL

Learn more about the semi-dry transfer device: Power Blotter System

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Quantity1 unit
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
For Use With (Application)Western Blot
For Use With (Equipment)PB0002 or PB0003 (casettes)
Membrane CompatibilityNitrocellulose, PVDF
Mode of TransferSemi-Dry
Product LinePower Blotter
TypeBlotter Station
Unit SizeEach

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between the Power Blotter System and the Power Blotter XL System?

The Power Blotter System (Cat. No. PB0012) comes with the Power Blotter Station (Cat. No. PB0010) plus Power Blotter Cassette (Cat. No. PB0002). The Power Blotter System can transfer one midi or up to two mini gels at the same time. The Power Blotter XL System (Cat. No. PB0013) on the other hand comes with the Power Blotter Station (Cat. No. PB0010) plus Power Blotter XL Cassette (Cat. No. PB0003). The Power Blotter XL System can transfer up to two midi or four mini gels at the same time.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting Support Center.

Is it possible to do gel staining with the Power Blotter System/Power Blotter XL System?

Even though the Power Blotter System/Power Blotter XL System does not have the staining program, this can be introduced. Please see the user guide for our Pierce Mini/Midi Gel Power Staining Kit (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0017799_22839_22840_powerstain_midi_minigel_UG.pdf) for how to create a Custom Staining Method.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting Support Center.

What is the material used for the anode and cathode plates of the Power Blotter Cassette/Power Blotter Cassette XL?

The top (cathode) is stainless steel and the bottom (anode) is platinum-coated stainless steel.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting Support Center.

The central European or UK power cord for the Power Blotter System/Power Blotter XL System does not work in Switzerland. Do you offer a Swiss power cord?

Yes, you may purchase the Universal Cable Kit (Cat. No. 4377117).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting Support Center.

I have lost the power cord for the Power Blotter Station. Is it sold as a stand-alone item?

Here are the SKUs for the power cord. Please order the one appropriate for your region:

- Cat. No. 84858: Power Cord with C13 Connector, North America
- Cat. No. 84859: Power Cord with C13 Connector, Continental Europe and South Korea
- Cat. No. 84860: Power Cord with C13 Connector, United Kingdom and Singapore
- Cat. No. 84855: Chinese 10 Amp Cordset w/ C13 Connector
- Cat. No. 84856: Japanese 15 Amp Cordset w/ C13 Connector
- Cat. No. 84857: Australian 10 Amp Cordset w/ C13 Connector

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting Support Center.