Hoefer SE245 - Manual (Page 3)

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Dual Gel Caster function
and description
The SE245 Dual Gel Caster holds one or two
glass or glass/alumina plate gel sandwiches for
casting acrylamide gels. A cam seals the bottom
of the sandwich against a rubber gasket. Once
the gel is formed, sandwiches are transferred to
a Hoefer mini-vertical unit for electrophoresis.
Unpacking
Unwrap all packages carefully and compare
contents with the packing list, making sure all
items arrived. If any part is missing, contact
your local sales office. Inspect all components
for damage that may have occurred while the
unit was in transit. If any part appears damaged,
contact the carrier immediately. Be sure to keep
all packing material for damage claims or to use
should it become necessary to return the unit.
Fig 1. Dual Gel Caster.
The gel sandwich is held
together by the casting
clamp assembly.
Clamp
screw
Cams (4)
Pull cams out to
disassemble the
caster
Silicone rubber gaskets
(2 on each side; 1 white
under-gasket and 1 black
over-gasket)
Casting
cradle
Casting clamp
assembly (2)
Back
block
Pressure
bar