Electrophoresis Tank Selection Guide

Electrophoresis Tank Selection Guide

Find the right electrophoresis tank

Compare nine horizontal gel systems by gel size, sample capacity and bench space. Start with a model below, then check the tray and comb configuration.

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Overall tank length21 cm

multiSUB Mini horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSMINI

multiSUB Mini

Compact routine checks with low buffer consumption.

Active gel size (W × L)7 × 7; 7 × 10 cm
Maximum sample capacityUp to 32 / 64 samples
Buffer volume225 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
9 × 21 × 9 cm

Comb options
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm; 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12 or 16 teeth

Casting
Casting dams supplied; optional MS7/10-FC, MS15/20-FC or MS26-FC Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
No

Typical running conditions
80 V; 45–60 min

Ordering options

  • MSMINI77 × 7 cm tray
  • MSMINI107 × 10 cm tray
  • MSMINIDUOBoth trays; 2 × 8-sample combs
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Overall tank length22 cm

multiSUB Midi horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSMIDI

multiSUB Midi

More samples across the gel, with the same tray lengths as Mini.

Active gel size (W × L)10 × 7; 10 × 10 cm
Maximum sample capacityUp to 50 / 100 samples
Buffer volume300 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
12.5 × 22 × 9 cm

Comb options
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm; 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 10MC, 12, 16, 20 or 25 teeth

Casting
Casting dams supplied; optional MS7/10-FC, MS15/20-FC or MS26-FC Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
No

Typical running conditions
90 V; 45–60 min

Ordering options

  • MSMIDI710 × 7 cm tray
  • MSMIDI1010 × 10 cm tray
  • MSMIDIDUOBoth trays; 2 × 16-sample combs
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Overall tank length26.5 cm

multiSUB Choice horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSCHOICE

multiSUB Choice

A versatile wider-format system for routine agarose gels.

Active gel size (W × L)15 × 7; 15 × 10; 15 × 15 cm
Maximum sample capacityUp to 70 / 140 / 210 samples
Buffer volume500 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
17.5 × 26.5 × 9 cm

Comb options
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm; multichannel-compatible options available, up to 35 teeth

Casting
Casting dams supplied; optional MS15/20-FC or MS26-FC Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
Optional modified lid MS15LID-BP

Typical running conditions
90–150 V; 60–90 min

Ordering options

  • MSCHOICE715 × 7 cm tray
  • MSCHOICE1015 × 10 cm tray
  • MSCHOICE1515 × 15 cm tray
  • MSCHOICETRIOAll three trays; 2 × 20-sample combs
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Overall tank length41 cm

multiSUB Choice Stretch horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSCHOICEST

multiSUB Choice Stretch

Longer gels for greater migration distance or additional sample rows.

Active gel size (W × L)15 × 20; 15 × 25 cm
Maximum sample capacityUp to 280 / 350 samples
Buffer volume1,000 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
17.5 × 41 × 9 cm

Comb options
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm; multichannel-compatible options available, up to 35 teeth

Casting
Casting dams supplied; optional MS15/20-FC or MS26-FC Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
Optional modified lid MS15STLID-BP

Typical running conditions
100–150 V; 60–90 min

Ordering options

  • MSCHOICEST2015 × 20 cm tray
  • MSCHOICEST2515 × 25 cm tray; 4 × 28-sample combs supplied with system
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Overall tank length39.5 cm

multiSUB Maxi horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSMAXI

multiSUB Maxi

A 20 cm-wide platform for larger gels and higher sample capacity.

Active gel size (W × L)20 × 10; 20 × 15; 20 × 20; 20 × 25 cm
Maximum sample capacityUp to 200 / 350 / 450 / 550 samples
Buffer volume1,200 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
23 × 39.5 × 9 cm

Comb options
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm; up to 50 teeth, including multichannel options

Casting
Casting dams supplied; optional MS15/20-FC or MS26-FC Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
Optional modified lid MS20LID-BP

Typical running conditions
100–150 V; 60–90 min

Ordering options

  • MSMAXI1020 × 10 cm tray
  • MSMAXI1520 × 15 cm tray
  • MSMAXI2020 × 20 cm tray
  • MSMAXI2520 × 25 cm tray
  • MSMAXIDUO20 × 10 and 20 × 20 cm trays; 2 × 20-sample combs
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Overall tank length50 cm

multiSUB Screen horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSSCREEN

multiSUB Screen

The highest-capacity platform in this guide, with multichannel combs.

Active gel size (W × L)26 × 16; 26 × 24; 26 × 32 cm
Maximum sample capacityUp to 336 / 504 / 672 samples
Buffer volume1,400 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
28 × 50 × 9 cm

Comb options
0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm; 28MC or 56MCSS teeth

Casting
Dedicated Flexicaster supplied; MS26-FC optional

Buffer recirculation
Yes; ports included as standard

Typical running conditions
100–150 V; 90–120 min

Ordering options

  • MSSCREEN1626 × 16 cm tray
  • MSSCREEN2426 × 24 cm tray
  • MSSCREEN3226 × 32 cm tray
  • MSSCREENTRIOAll three trays; 6 × 28-sample combs and Flexicaster
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Overall tank length15 cm

miniRAPIDE horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

miniRAPIDE

miniRAPIDE

Small self-contained tank for quick checks and low buffer use.

Active gel size (W × L)10 × 8 cm built-in tray
Maximum sample capacityUp to 40 samples
Buffer volume50 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
15 × 15 × 4 cm

Comb options
1.0 or 1.5 mm; 1, 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20 teeth

Casting
Inner casting gates supplied; no external Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
No

Typical running conditions
50 V; 30–60 min

Ordering options

  • FMMS1010 × 8 cm tray; 2 × 8-sample, 1.5 mm combs
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Overall tank length22 cm / 46.5 cm ST

multiSUB MIDI96 horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

MSMIDI96

multiSUB MIDI96

Plate-format screening with standard and stretch configurations.

Active gel size (W × L)10 × 12 cm standard; 10 × 24 cm stretch
Maximum sample capacity96 samples + 12 or 24 marker wells
Buffer volume300 mL standard; 700 mL stretch
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
12.5 × 22 × 9 cm standard; 12.5 × 46.5 × 8 cm stretch

Comb options
1.0 or 1.5 mm; 8 sample wells + 1 or 2 marker wells per comb

Casting
Casting dams supplied; Flexicaster options as for Midi

Buffer recirculation
No

Typical running conditions
90 V; 15–30 min

Configuration shown
The image shows the standard MIDI96. The stretch version has a longer tank and gel tray.

Ordering options

  • MSMIDI96Standard; 1 marker lane; 1.8 cm run length
  • MSMIDI96/2MStandard; 2 marker lanes
  • MSMIDI96STStretch; 1 marker lane; 3.6 cm run length
  • MSMIDI96ST/2MStretch; 2 marker lanes
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Overall tank length13 cm

miniONE horizontal gel electrophoresis tank

miniONE

miniONE

Compact gel tank with an integrated power supply and timer.

Active gel size (W × L)10.5 × 6 cm; two 5 × 6 cm active gels
Maximum sample capacity22 samples large gel; 18 across two small gels
Buffer volume230 mL
Specifications & ordering codes

Tank dimensions (W × L × H)
19 × 13 × 5.5 cm

Comb options
Full-length and double combs supplied with casting sets

Casting
Two casting sets supplied; no external Flexicaster

Buffer recirculation
No

Typical running conditions
50 V; 30–60 min

Tray dimensions versus active gel area
Supplied trays measure 11 × 6 cm and 5.4 × 6 cm; active gel areas are smaller.

Ordering options

  • MSMINIONE2 × 11 × 6 cm trays; 4 × 5.4 × 6 cm trays; combs and two casters
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Compare at a glance

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Tank Overall length Active gel sizes (cm) Maximum capacity Buffer
multiSUB Mini 21 cm 7 × 7; 7 × 10 cm Up to 32 / 64 samples 225 mL
multiSUB Midi 22 cm 10 × 7; 10 × 10 cm Up to 50 / 100 samples 300 mL
multiSUB Choice 26.5 cm 15 × 7; 15 × 10; 15 × 15 cm Up to 70 / 140 / 210 samples 500 mL
multiSUB Choice Stretch 41 cm 15 × 20; 15 × 25 cm Up to 280 / 350 samples 1,000 mL
multiSUB Maxi 39.5 cm 20 × 10; 20 × 15; 20 × 20; 20 × 25 cm Up to 200 / 350 / 450 / 550 samples 1,200 mL
multiSUB Screen 50 cm 26 × 16; 26 × 24; 26 × 32 cm Up to 336 / 504 / 672 samples 1,400 mL
miniRAPIDE 15 cm 10 × 8 cm built-in tray Up to 40 samples 50 mL
multiSUB MIDI96 22 cm / 46.5 cm ST 10 × 12 cm standard; 10 × 24 cm stretch 96 samples + 12 or 24 marker wells 300 mL standard; 700 mL stretch
miniONE 13 cm 10.5 × 6 cm; two 5 × 6 cm active gels 22 samples large gel; 18 across two small gels 230 mL

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Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s 2026/2027 selection guide. Images show representative configurations; included trays and accessories depend on the ordering code. Typical running conditions are reference values, not a substitute for the instrument instructions. Confirm electrical requirements and current availability when ordering.

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