The Accutran™ Strip Cutter is a precision instrument which accurately cuts strips of nitrocellulose membranes used in nucleic acid and protein transfer procedures, including western blot immunoassays techniques. The absolute cutting uniformity of these devices maximizes membrane use and minimizes waste.

Western blot immunoassays (based on the methods of Tsang, et alt. 1983 and 1985) involve the electro phoretic transfer of antigens to a membrane nitrocellulose 0,2 um). The membrane is then cut into strips, each of which is exposed to a different sample (serum, antibody, etc.). The Accutran Strip Cutter maximizes efficient use of the membrane while dramatically reducing membrane cutting time.

Accutran cutters are available with 2.5, 3, 4, or 5 mm strip cutting widths. Each of these modules can cut membrane sheets up to 20 x 25 cm in size. The membrane sheet is placed on the device’s cutting plate (it is recommended that transfer membranes be cut with a sheet of S&S Cutting film for optimal cutting efficiency).

And the cutting cassette drawn across it. The result is a series of uniform strips with a ½ inch uncut edge at the top for ease of handling. Individual strips can then be cut from the sheet directly over the channels of an incubation tray.

When blades become dull with use, they can be rotated to one of three additional cutting orientations. Additional blade cassettes may be purchased to ensure uninterrupted use of cutter.

Includes:

• Accutran Strip Cutter
• 2x Strip Cutter Handles
• 10x Sheets Accutran Cutting Film
• Cutter Brush
• Dust Cover
• Instructional Booklet
• Cardboard Box (for return of blade cassette)