Cleaver Scientific Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Tank Guide

Compare four Cleaver Scientific omniPAGE vertical systems by plate format, active gel area, sample throughput, buffer volume and bench footprint. Each card lists common configuration codes, comb options and compatible modules.

How to read the dimensions: plate format is the outside glass plate size; active gel area is the usable gel region. Maximum gel and sample capacities require the matching plates and combs, and may exceed what is included in the base SKU.

Active gel area (W × H)8 × 8.5 cm

Cleaver Scientific omniPAGE Mini vertical gel electrophoresis system with casting base

Common system code: CVS10DSYS

omniPAGE Mini

Compact mini gels for routine protein and nucleic-acid PAGE where bench space and buffer use matter.

Plate format10 × 10 cm
Maximum capacityUp to 80 samples · 20 per gel
Buffer range250–1,200 mL
Unit dimensions19 × 13 × 15 cm (W × D × H)
Specifications, configurations & accessories

Gel capacity
Up to 4 hand-cast gels with the suitable additional plate sets, or up to 2 commercial precast mini gels. Maximum listed sample capacity is 80 (20 wells per gel).

Tank dimensions and weight
19 × 13 × 15 cm (W × D × H); 1.8 kg.

Comb options
1, 5, 8MC, 9, 10, 12, 16MC or 20 wells; 0.75, 1, 1.5 or 2 mm thickness. MC indicates multichannel-pipette compatible combs.

Configuration codes
CVS10D standard system without casting base; CVS10DSYS includes casting base; CVS10DSYS-CU adds an external casting upstand; CVS10PRE is the tank, lid and running insert configuration for precast gels. Check the selected SKU for exact plates and combs included.

Optional modules
VS10BI blotting module and VS10DCI capillary tube-gel/IEF module. Cooling pack and model-specific plates, spacers and combs are available.

Active gel area (W × H)18 × 8 cm

Cleaver Scientific omniPAGE Mini Wide vertical gel electrophoresis system

Common system code: VS10WDSYS

omniPAGE Mini Wide

A wider mini format for comparing samples on one gel and increasing throughput beyond standard mini gels.

Plate format20 × 10 cm
Maximum capacityUp to 192 samples · 48 per gel
Buffer range600–2,800 mL
Unit dimensions26 × 16 × 16 cm (W × D × H)
Specifications, configurations & accessories

Gel capacity
Up to 4 gels with the suitable plate configuration; maximum listed sample capacity is 192 (48 wells per gel). The wider format lets two mini-gel widths be compared on one gel.

Tank dimensions
26 × 16 × 16 cm (W × D × H). Weight is not stated in the current Kormay product listing.

Comb options
1, 5, 10, 18MC, 24, 30, 36MC or 48 wells; 0.75, 1, 1.5 or 2 mm thickness. MC indicates multichannel-pipette compatible combs.

Configuration codes
VS10WD system without caster; VS10WDSYS system with casting base/caster; VS10WDSYS-CU adds an extra casting unit. Verify included plates and combs against the chosen SKU.

Optional modules
VS10WBI blotting module and VS10WDCI capillary tube-gel/IEF module. Model-specific plates, spacers, combs and cooling packs are available.

Active gel area (W × H)16 × 17.5 cm

Cleaver Scientific omniPAGE WAVE Maxi vertical electrophoresis tank with casting base

Common system code: VS20WAVESYS

omniPAGE WAVE Maxi

Large-format PAGE when longer separation distance, higher throughput, blotting or second-dimension work is needed.

Plate format20 × 20 cm
Maximum capacityUp to 192 samples · 48 per gel
Buffer range1,200–5,300 mL
Unit dimensions30 × 18 × 27 cm (W × D × H)
Specifications, configurations & accessories

Gel capacity
Up to 4 gels; maximum listed PAGE capacity is 192 samples (48 per gel). The WAVE can also support up to 1–4 18 cm capillary tube gels or IPG strips for second-dimension work with the compatible module.

Tank dimensions and weight
30 × 18 × 27 cm (W × D × H); 2.5 kg.

Comb options
1, 5, 10, 18MC, 24, 30, 36MC or 48 wells; 0.75, 1, 1.5 or 2 mm thickness. MC indicates multichannel-pipette compatible combs.

Configuration codes
VS20WAVED system without caster; VS20WAVESYS includes the casting base/caster; VS20WAVESYS-CU adds an additional casting unit. Check each SKU for its included plates and combs.

Optional modules
VS20BI blotting module and VS20DCI capillary tube-gel/IEF module. The system uses a detachable cooling core; model-specific 20 × 20 cm plates, spacers, combs and cooling accessories are available.

Active gel area (W × H)28 × 20 cm

Cleaver Scientific omniPAGE Maxi Plus vertical electrophoresis system

Common system code: VS30DSYS

omniPAGE Maxi Plus

Very large-format PAGE and second-dimension separations using long IPG strips and high sample capacity.

Plate format30 × 22 cm
Maximum capacityUp to 300 samples · 75 per gel
Buffer range1,800–8,400 mL
Unit dimensions36 × 33 × 18 cm (W × H × D)
Specifications, configurations & accessories

Gel capacity
Up to 4 gels with suitable plate/comb configuration; maximum listed PAGE capacity is 300 samples (75 per gel). Designed for second-dimension PAGE and accepts IPG strips up to 24 cm long.

Tank dimensions
36 × 33 × 18 cm (W × H × D), as listed in Cleaver Scientific’s unit specification table. Weight is not stated in the current Kormay product listing.

Comb options
1, 2, 4, 28MC, 56MC or 75 wells; 0.25, 0.35, 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 mm thickness. MC indicates multichannel-pipette compatible combs.

Configuration codes
VS30D system without casting base; VS30DSYS includes casting base/caster. Check selected SKU for included plates, combs and cooling pack.

Optional module and accessories
VS30BI blotting module; 30 × 22 cm glass plates, spacers, combs and cooling accessories are available. Cooling packs can help maintain resolution during extended runs.

Compare the vertical systems

Choose the plate format first, then match the active gel area, sample count and configuration to your workflow.

System Plate format Active gel area Maximum PAGE samples Buffer volume Unit dimensions Weight
omniPAGE Mini 10 × 10 cm 8 × 8.5 cm 80 (20 per gel) 250–1,200 mL 19 × 13 × 15 cm (W × D × H) 1.8 kg
omniPAGE Mini Wide 20 × 10 cm 18 × 8 cm 192 (48 per gel) 600–2,800 mL 26 × 16 × 16 cm (W × D × H) Not listed
omniPAGE WAVE Maxi 20 × 20 cm 16 × 17.5 cm 192 (48 per gel) 1,200–5,300 mL 30 × 18 × 27 cm (W × D × H) 2.5 kg
omniPAGE Maxi Plus 30 × 22 cm 28 × 20 cm 300 (75 per gel) 1,800–8,400 mL 36 × 33 × 18 cm (W × H × D) Not listed

Maximum sample totals assume the full supported gel configuration. A standard system may ship with fewer plate sets or combs; use the listed SKU and packing list to confirm exactly what is included.

Quick selection notes

  • Choose omniPAGE Mini for compact 10 × 10 cm vertical gels and modest routine throughput.
  • Choose omniPAGE Mini Wide when you need a wider 20 × 10 cm gel and up to 192 PAGE samples in one run.
  • Choose omniPAGE WAVE Maxi for 20 × 20 cm large-format gels, modular blotting and capillary tube-gel/IEF work.
  • Choose omniPAGE Maxi Plus for 30 × 22 cm plates, up to 300 samples and long IPG strips for second-dimension PAGE.

Need a configuration or accessory quote?

Send the model code and gel format you need. Kormay can confirm the current configuration, compatible plates, combs, cooling components and optional modules.

Specification sources

System images and the Kormay configuration codes shown above were taken from the corresponding Cleaver Scientific product records in the store. Revision note: published sources differ on a few figures. This guide uses the Cleaver catalogue and matching Kormay system-record values: Mini active gel area 8 × 8.5 cm and WAVE maximum buffer 5.3 L. The legacy manual lists 7.5 × 8 cm and 5.6 L respectively. The Maxi Plus catalogue table lists 28 × 20 cm active gel area, while the Kormay description also refers to 26 cm active width and 22 cm run height. Confirm the exact gel/plate fit and tank revision with the selected SKU.

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