5 specifications – Bio-Rad Model 785 Vacuum Blotter User Manual
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Gasket or standard gel transfer using the precut Window Gasket.
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Green Window Gasket allows you to easily see the gel/gasket overlap for easy
alignment.
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Vacuum Regulator facilitates accurate vacuum pressure using Bio-Rad’s Vacuum
Pump or almost any vacuum source.
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Durable molded construction for long term heavy use.
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Base Unit and Sealing Frame designed for easy alignment of gel and membrane.
1.5 Specifications
Dimensions
Overall outer size
21” (L) x 12” (W) x 5” (H)
Gel capacity (maximum size)
20 cm x 25 cm
Unit weights
Complete assembly
8.5 lb
Lid weight
1.5 lb
Sealing frame assembly
1.5 lb
Porous vacuum support
0.25 lb
Materials
Base
Mindel-S plastic
Springs
Stainless steel
Posts
Delrin plastic
Vacuum stage
Mindel-S plastic
Window gasket
Flexible green vinyl
Porous vacuum plate
Polypropylene
Sealing frame
Glass-filled Mindel-S
O-ring
Silicone rubber
Lid
Acrylic
Tubing
Tygon (1/2” OD x 1/4” ID)
Vacuum regulator pump
Dimensions
Overall outer size
16” (L) x 9” (W) x 8” (H)
Weights
With pump
9.5 lb
Without pump
3.9 lb
Materials
Valve
Polyvinylchloride
Fittings
Nylon
Housing
Acrylic
Interior pump components
PTFE
Ratings
Vacuum pump
20 inches Hg (max)/250 Torr
Regulator
0-25 inches Hg (max)/125 Torr
Electrical
Input voltage range
100–120 VAC/50-60 Hz/1.5 A
220–240 VAC/50 Hz/0.75 A
Fuses
Internal Thermal Fuse
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