Transilluminators News

The Syngene BT-ULTRA-BRIGHT-LED Transilluminator provides laboratories with a powerful and safer alternative to traditional UV transilluminators for the visualisation of nucleic acids and fluorescently stained gels. Designed for molecular biology, genomics and life science applications, this advanced blue light transilluminator delivers exceptional illumination performance while helping to protect both samples and users.
Ideal for DNA and RNA analysis, gel excision and routine electrophoresis workflows, the BT-ULTRA-BRIGHT-LED combines high-intensity LED technology with a compact, user-friendly design, making it an essential tool for modern molecular biology laboratories.

Features & Benefits
- Ultra-bright blue LED illumination - High-intensity blue LEDs provide excellent visualisation of DNA and RNA gels stained with compatible fluorescent dyes, improving sample detection and analysis.
- Protects nucleic acid samples - Blue light technology minimises DNA damage compared with traditional UV illumination, making it ideal for downstream applications such as cloning, sequencing and PCR.
- Enhanced laboratory safety - Eliminates the need for harmful UV exposure, helping to create a safer working environment for laboratory personnel.
- Large viewing area for routine workflows - Generous illumination surface accommodates a wide range of gel sizes, supporting efficient electrophoresis and molecular biology procedures.
- Energy-efficient, maintenance-free operation - Long-life LED technology provides reliable performance with low energy consumption and minimal maintenance requirements.

Introduction
Accuris Instruments E3000, E3100, and E3200 transilluminators from WolfLabs.
Accuris Instruments presents its range of UV Transilluminators—models E3000, E3100, and E3200—designed to meet the diverse needs of modern laboratories. These devices offer efficient gel visualisation with space-saving designs, making them ideal for various applications.

Features and Benefits
- Optimal UV Wavelength: All models emit at a 302nm midrange UV wavelength, ensuring effective excitation for commonly used stains such as Ethidium Bromide, SmartGlow™, and SYBR® Green.
- Durable Viewing Surface: Equipped with scratch-resistant UV filter glass, these transilluminators provide a robust and easy-to-clean platform, enhancing longevity and maintaining clarity during gel analysis.
- Safety Features: Each unit includes a hinged, UV-blocking safety cover, allowing safe observation of samples while minimizing exposure to harmful UV radiation.
- Versatile Design Options:

• E3000: Features a compact width of 10.5 inches with a 16 x 19 cm viewing area, suitable for large or multiple gels. It offers dual intensity settings to reduce DNA damage during prolonged exposure or to enhance visualization of faint signals.
• E3100: Boasts a footprint smaller than a standard sheet of paper, with a 16.5 x 13.5 cm viewing surface. It's compatible with the SmartDoc™ Imaging Enclosure for convenient smartphone-based gel imaging.
• E3200: Provides a generous 21 x 26 cm viewing area, accommodating larger gels. It includes a control knob for continuous UV intensity adjustment, allowing precise control during analysis.

Wolflabs UVP :: Transilluminators - Filter size has been added on to the application table.

We have just expanded our offering of transilluminators, adding 24 new units from UVP.

Discounts of over 30% on the UVP range - http://www.wolflabs.co.uk/laboratory-equipment/transilluminators

Introduction
New SAFEVIEW-MINI2 transilluminator from Cleaver Scientific has been added. The SAFEVIEW MINI2 LED transilluminator offers the user a safe way to view and document their samples. This light source also has the added advantage that it does not cause damage to DNA or RNA that would normally be associated with uv light. They are supplied as a standalone unit and can be used with the multiSUB mini and multiSUB midi tanks. With a compact design, each transilluminator serves as the perfect workstation for viewing and working with fluorescently-stained protein and nucleic acid gels.

Features and benefits
- No DNA damage to samples.
- Safer for user - No UV light.
- High Purity LED light.
- Compact Design
- Strong Metal enclosure with stainless steel filter frame.
- Fast start up.

Introduction
UVP Mini M-10E benchtop transilluminator from Wolflabs. Mini benchtop M-10E is an economical transilluminator using 6-watt, 302nm tubes. This model is excellent for educational purposes.

Features and benefits
- Increased ultraviolet output and intensity
- No light flicker
- Fast lamp start up
- Universal power supply
- Reduced electrical consumption
- Longer tube life
- Lighter weight
- Improved gel visualization and gel documentation

Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena TLW-20, TMW-20 and LMW-20 transilluminators from Wolflabs. UV/White transilluminators house white light and UV working areas side by side for multiple applications.

Features and benefits
- Increased ultraviolet output and intensity
- No light flicker
- Wider intensity range with variable selection (select models)
- Fast lamp start up
- Universal power supply
- Reduced electrical consumption
- Longer tube life
- Lighter weight
- Improved gel visualization and gel documentation

Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena VB-26V and VB-40V transilluminators from Wolflabs. Visi-Blue transilluminators are excellent for use with blue 460-470nm excitation samples including SYBR Green, SYPRO Orange and GFP stains. A special amber camera filter (50mm sq) is included for photography of gels.

Features and benefits
- Visi-Blue transilluminators and converter plates minimize photonicking of DNA samples
- The amber protective cover blocks blue light transmission and allows visualization of most samples above 500nm
- VB-26V is a compact 8-watt model while the VB-40V is a large format 25-watt model

Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena TF series of transilluminators from Wolflabs. Exclusive 25-watt tubes provide high intensity performance and uniform UV illumination. Large format models offer filter sizes up to 20x40cm. Select from single UV wavelength or 2UV models 302nm and 365nm UV in one unit.

Features and benefits
- Increased ultraviolet output and intensity
- No light flicker
- Wider intensity range with variable selection (select models)
- Fast lamp start up
- Universal power supply
- Reduced electrical consumption
- Longer tube life
- Lighter weight
- Improved gel visualization and gel documentation

Introduction
Cleaver Scientific safeVIEW transilluminator from Wolflabs. The Cleaver Scientific safeVIEW LED transilluminator offers the user a safe way to view and document their samples. This light source also has the added advantage that it does not cause damage to DNA or RNA that would normally be associated with UV light. They are supplied as a standalone unit and can be used with the microDOC™, as part of a fully integrated gel documentation system. With a large surface area, each transilluminator serves as the perfect workstation for viewing and working with fluorescently-stained protein and nucleic acid gels.

Features and benefits
- No DNA damage to samples.
- Safer for user - No UV light.
- High Purity LED light.
- Strong Metal enclosure with stainless steel filter frame.
- Fast start up.

Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena Visi-Blue transilluminators from Wolflabs. Visi-Blue Transilluminators are UV safe and convert 365nm UV to 460-470nm blue light for use with various stains including GFP stains, SYBR Green and SYPRO Orange. Two filter sizes are available.

Features and benefits
- Two models are available with surface areas as follows: 21x26cm or 20x40cm
- Select from models with 8-watts or 25-watts
- Amber cover (included) blocks blue light transmission and allows visualization of media above 500nm

Introduction
Cleaver Scientific duoVIEW transilluminator from Wolflabs. The duoVIEW transilluminator offers the user the added advantage of being able to view their gels with either standard UV light or using the safer blue light technology. This means only one transilluminator is needed for ethidum bromide and safe dye stained gels. They can either be used as a standalone unit or with the microDOC, as part of a fully integrated gel documentation system. With a large surface area, each Duoview serves as the perfect workstation for viewing and working with nucleic acid and fluorescently stained protein gels.

Features and benefits
- UV & Blue light technology in one transilluminator.
- Single or dual wavelength models avaialble.
- Industry leading long life UV filter
- Fast start up

Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena LMS-20 and LMS-26 transilluminators from Wolflabs. UVP's patented 3UV Benchtop Transilluminator allows selection of 8-watt longwave, midrange or shortwave in one compact unit.

Features and benefits
- View gels using longwave UV for extended periods of time, reducing photonicking damage
- Switch to 302nm to increase the fluorescence for photodocumentation
- Use shortwave to irradiate samples
- Compact size is an alternative to larger High Performance UV Transilluminators
- Stainless steel filter assembly

Introduction
UVP/Analytik Jena FirstLight transilluminators from Wolflabs. The FirstLight represents a unique, highly uniform 302nm UV excitation source for quantitative fluorescent imaging in a wide range of applications.

Features and benefits
- Produces <5% coefficient of variance (CV) across the full filter area
- Exceptionally uniform, edge-to-edge illumination
- Accurate gel-to-gel comparisons
- Uniformity ensures consistent illumination over the imaging surface, resulting in high quality images

Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena variable intensity benchtop transilluminators from Wolflabs. Feature increased performance and efficiency with an electronic ballast. This design produces higher UV intensity and uniformity plus instant start up.

Features and benefits
- High setting allows UV excitation of fluorophores on gels for routine photography. Also excites gels with low sample concentration.
- Medium intensity setting is excellent for viewing and quick single-band excision.
- Low setting is used for positioning and preparation of the gel, excising multiple bands and focusing for photography purposes.

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Introduction
UVP / Analytik Jena FI-26X transilluminator from Wolflabs. The FI-26X is a unique, highly uniform 302nm UV excitation source for quantitative fluorescent imaging in a wide range of applications.

Features and benefits
- Accurate gel-to-gel comparisons.
- Uniformity ensures consistent illumination over the imaging surface, resulting in high quality images.
- Compact size.
- Stainless steel filter assembly.

Introduction
Cleaver Scientific proBLUEVIEW transilluminator from Wolflabs.

Features and benefits
- 3 level adjustable LED intensity.
- High quality aluminium housing.
- Automatic power-off to prevent heat build-up.
- Bottom up illumination provides even sample illumination.

Introduction
Cleaver Scientific CSLUVTS312 transilluminators from Wolflabs.

Features and beenfits
- Includes high/low intensity safety switch.
- Special filter glass minimises unwanted background light.
- High efficiency reflector.
- 12 month warranty.

New CSLUVTSDUO and CSLUVTS transilluminators from Cleaver Scientific have been added.

New UV Transilluminators from Cole-Parmer - Stuart have been added.