Azure Aqua Transfer Cell

Perform a quick 1 hour transfer or transfer overnight at a lower voltage

Aqua Transfer Cell is used for transferring two mini gels to membranes for Western blotting experiments (wet transfer). The transfer cassettes and electrode core are colored for directionality which makes transferring easy and straightforward.

Includes:

• 2 transfer cassettes
• 6 sponges
• 2 Azure Aqua cooling units
• Tank and upper lid with power cables
• Transfer Electrode Cores

Features

The transfer cassettes and electrode core are colored for directionality, making transferring easy and straightforward.

Chemical reagent compatibility

Keep all components of the Azure Aqua Transfer Cell away from chloroform, arenes (such as methylbenzene benzene), and acetone. Any damage caused by these reagents is not covered by the warranty policy.

 
Cleaning Instructions

Before using, wash all components with a neutral detergent and rinse well with ultra pure water.

Wash the electrode assembly, transfer cassettes, and buffer tank with a neutral detergent and warm water. Be careful to avoid damaging the platinum electrodes. Use warm water to rinse the sponges, and then rinse all components with distilled or ultra-pure water.

Specifications
 

Azure Transfer Buffer

This proprietary transfer buffer provides improved detection of low-abundance and post-translationally modified proteins.

High-efficiency protein transfer and increased protein retention on the membrane add up to more sensitive Western blots.

• Provided as a 50x concentrated solution. Sufficient for 50-100 blots
• Size: 500mL

Features

• High performance—increased protein retention on the membrane and fast transfer times result in more sensitive detection of low-abundance and post-translationally modified proteins
• Efficient—enhanced transfer efficiency for proteins of all sizes
• Fast—transfer proteins in less than 20 minutes vs. several hours required with traditional transfer buffers
• Convenient—use your existing wet transfer electrophoresis apparatus

Azure ChemiWriter ECL Pen

Chemiluminescent pen for blot annotation

The Azure ChemiWriter ECL Western blot annotation pen is a chemiluminescent marker that enables you to write or draw on your transfer membranes, resulting in a chemiluminescent signal on your markings once substrate is added. Contains a reagent that reacts with HRP substrates to produce chemiluminescence and also a blue dye to allow you to see markings as you write on the Western blot.

Use for tracing visible protein ladders or making identifying marks on your Western blots. Pen has two tips on each end: one fine-tipped for thin markings and one thicker for depositing more of the reagent.

Quantity: 1 pen

Features

Enables you to write or draw on your transfer membranes. A chemiluminescent signal will be detectable from your markings once chemiluminescent substrate is added.

• Use for tracing visible protein ladders or making identifying marks on your blots. Pen has two tips on each end: one fine-tipped for thin markings and one thicker for depositing more of the reagent.
• There are two heads to the pen, a fine point tip and a thicker chisel point tip.
• We recommend using the fine point tip to annotate the blot and mark protein ladders for detection.
• The chisel point of the pen can be used to deposit an increased amount of reagent on the blot for more intense signal.
• For best results we recommend annotating your blot after transfer and before starting your Western blotting protocol.
• Once annotated, the blot may be stored dry or wet, refrigerated or at room temperature.
• Storage: pen should be stored tightly closed at room temperature. ChemiWriter ECL reagent and blue ink markings on the blot are stable for at least three months.

Azure Chemi Blot Blocking Buffer

This Chemi Blot Blocking Buffer was formulated to enhance signal and lower background by improving sensitivity. Enhances specific antibody-antigen interactions specifically for chemiluminescent Western blots. 

• Provided as a 1x ready-to-use solution- no mixing or dilutions required.
• Size: 500mL

Features

Western blot membranes should be incubated in blocking buffer before antibody hybridization to prevent non-specific binding of antibodies. Blocking buffer can also be used for diluting primary and secondary antibodies during hybridization.

Azure Aqua Power Supply

Designed for powering electrophoresis and Western blotting transfer modules

This power supply can create and save protocols for all your gel and blotting experiments. Designed with you in mind, features a pause/resume function for flexibility.

Power supply includes output range of 5–600V, 1–1200mA, 1–500W, LCD readable voltage, current, power, and four power connections to run multiple experiments at once. Able to control constant power, current, or voltage.

Features

The Azure Aqua Power Supply is a universal power supply that is designed for powering electrophoresis and transfer modules. The power supply can create and save protocols for all your gel and blotting experiments and includes a pause/resume function for flexibility.

Azure Power Supply includes an output range of 5-600V, 1-1200mA, 1-500W, LCD readable voltage, current, power, and 4 connections for electrophoresis and transfer.

Specifications
 

Azure Blot Washing Buffer

Wash buffers are an important part of the blotting process for removing unhybridized antibody and preventing background signal.

Blot washing buffer for use with Azure Imaging Systems, or any other Western blotting system.

• Provided as a 10x concentrated solution
• Size: 500mL

NOTE: While this Blot Washing Buffer is compatible with NIR Fluorescent Western blots, for the best results with NIR fluorescence, we recommend the Azure Fluorescent Blot Washing Buffer.

Azure Protein-free Blot Blocking Buffer

Protein-free blocking solution optimized for fluorescent Immunoblots and Western blots

Does not contain proteins. Azure Protein-Free Blot Blocking Buffer can reduce background in Western blots where the primary antibodies tend to cross-react with protein blockers like BSA, casein or milk protein. For low-quality primary antibodies that may require protein-based blocking agents, BSA or non-fat dry milk can be dissolved directly in the Azure Protein-Free Blot Blocking Buffer and then used to dilute the antibody.

Best used with assays where animal-based product usage is prohibited. Serves as an excellent blocking reagent for chemiluminescent Western blotting.

• Provided as a 5x solution
• Size: 200mL

Azure Western Blot Quenching Sheets

Background quenching sheets for use with fluorescent or chemiluminescent samples

Use these quenching sheets under your blot when imaging fluorescent or chemiluminescent Western blots. Sheets reduce background autofluorescence or background signal from contamination in shared imagers, improving the quality of your image.

• For use with fluorescent or chemiluminescent samples.
• Size: 9 x 12.5 cm
• Quantity: 10 Sheets

Features

Use these quenching sheets under your blot when imaging fluorescent or chemiluminescent Western blots.

The sheets reduce background autofluorescence or background signal from contamination in shared imagers, improving the overall quality of your image.

Azure Aqua Quad Mini-Cell

Vertical Gel Running System

Designed for running 1–4 precast or hand-cast gels (cassette size 10cm x 8cm) for electrophoresis. The locking side fasteners provide a tight seal that ensures rapid and easy electrophoresis. The unit comes equipped with 4 gel casting stands and casting frames, perfect for hand casting your own gels.

Simply align the spacer and short glass plates, seal between the hinges, and allow your gel to polymerize. Insert the polymerized gel into the electrophoresis module for an efficient gel-running experiment.

Includes:

• 4 gel casting stands and casting frames buffer dam
• 5 spacer plates (1mm)
• 10 short glass plates
• 5 15-well combs
• 5 10-well combs
• 5 sealing gaskets
• 5 gel shovels
• Tank and lid with power cables
• Primary and Secondary Electrode Cores

Features

• The Azure Aqua Quad Mini-Cell is designed for running 1–4 precast or hand-cast gels (cassette size 10cm x 8cm) for electrophoresis. The locking side fasteners provide a tight seal that ensures rapid and easy electrophoresis.
• The unit comes equipped with 4 gel casting stands and casting frames, perfect for hand casting your own gels: Simply align the spacer and short glass plates, seal between the hinges, and allow your gel to polymerize.
• Insert the polymerized gel into the electrophoresis module for an efficient gel-running experiment.

Specifications
 

Parameters	Azure Aqua Quad Mini-Cell Specs
Unit dimensions (W x L x H)	13.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19 cm
Weight	2.2 lbs
Recommended power supply	Azure Aqua Power Supply 600V
Number of gels	1-4 precast (most major brands) or handcast gels
Tank buffer volume	2 gels: 540 mL | 4 gels: 1100 mL
Maximum gel size	6.7 cm x 8.6 cm
Typical run times	30-45 minutes at 200V
Gel cassette size (WxL)	10 cm x 8 cm

 

Azure Nitrocellulose Membranes

Pre-cut Nitrocellulose membrane for Western blotting

Low-fluorescence Nitrocellulose membranes are available in both 0.45 μm and 0.22 μm pore sizes to accommodate larger and smaller proteins, respectively. We recommend using the .45 µm pore size for the most analytical blotting: protein, ssDNA, and RNA transfers.

• Low molecular weight proteins
• Typically used for chemiluminescence
• Not ideal for stripping
• Excellent binding properties

Quantity: 10 membranes each   
 
 
 

Azure PVDF Membranes

Pre-cut PVDF membranes for Western blotting applications

Ideal for chemiluminescent and colorimetric Western blotting. Pre-cut to save you time in the lab. These low-fluorescence PVDF membranes reduce background noise and nonspecific protein binding for improved sensitivity. Available in three different pre-cut sizes.

Quantity: 10 membranes per package

Features

Low-fluorescence PVDF membranes reduce background noise for improved sensitivity. PVDF (polyvinylidene difluoride) membranes are commonly used for immunoblotting techniques, like Western blots. During the blotting process, samples are transferred from the protein gel onto a PVDF membrane by electroblotting. From there they can be used for protein sequencing.

• High binding capacity is great for low-expressing proteins
• Typically used for fluorescence
• High protein retention for stripping and reprobing

Azure Blotting Paper for Western Blotting

Pre-cut blotting paper for Western blot transfer

Forget about measuring and cutting blotting paper to the size of your mini-gels. Use these pre-cut papers to assemble your transfer “sandwiches”. Pre-cut blotting papers save time and reduce waste for the easiest Western blotting workflow.

Qty: 60 sheets

Blotting papers are cut to completely cover the gels and membranes.

For 8x10cm gels: blotting papers available in 9x13cm

For 7x9cm gels: blotting papers available in 8x10cm

Features

Pre-cut blotting papers save time and reduce waste for the easiest Western blotting workflow. Forget about measuring and cutting blotting paper to the size of your mini-gels! Use these pre-cut papers to assemble your transfer “sandwiches”.

Blotting papers come pre-cut to completely cover the gels and membranes.