Gel drying methods differ by the nature and size of gels. Regular polyacrylamide gels of standard size can be dried by oven-like air drying systems; while gels containing corrosive chemicals need vacuum dryers with filter traps.  Researchers with sequencing gels (or other large size gels) or with multiple standard size gels need a large drying surface where drying is enhanced by a vacuum source.  Hoefer offers the Easy Breeze Air Gel Drying System which is perfect for drying polyacrylamide gels up to 20 x 20 cm in size. The gels are dried between two sheets of porous cellophane and come out completely flat and clear with a glossy finish. The dried gels can be used for further detection and analysis by photodocumentation, densitometry or autoradiography. They are also suitable for long-term storage. Hoefer also offers the GD 2000 Vacuum Gel Drying System for drying gels up to 33 x 44 cm in size. This dryer uses a dry-heat vacuum method to dry gels rapidly, evenly and safely. The quiet diaphragm pump needs no oil and comes with a separator trap to safely capture corrosive liquids and vapors from the gels. To learn more about the Hoefer line of gel dryers, select "Gel Dryer Units" from the list below.  If you already own a Hoefer gel dryer and wish to obtain accessories or replacement parts, select "Accessories and Spare Parts..." from the list below.

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