The Freedom Rocker™ BlotBot® is an automated blot processor for incubating and washing blots and gels, after the transfer from gel to blot. Using a microprocessor for precise timing and dispensing, it automatically processes Westerns, Northerns, and Southerns in a consistent manner, every time. Ideal for unattended staining of gels, it frees you from babysitting your samples. Simply add your buffers and reagents, and the BlotBot carries out your existing protocol. Consistent processing. Better results. Plan your next experiment over coffee, not lunch. Process blots unattended so you can focus on other tasks. Use as little as 3.5 mL of antibody (or up to 50 mL of reagent) for each mini blot, and recover separately. Large color LCD display for easy programming of protocols. Features Unattended dispensing and pouring off of liquids. Only requires an electrical outlet – no vacuum, pressurized air or gas, or additional pumps required. Can recover reagents, such as antibody solutions, separately from each gel or blot. Trays can hold mini blots (maximum dimension 8cm x 8cm) and midi blots (maximum dimension 8cm x 16cm) and strip blots (maximum dimension 4cm x 8cm; Blotbot 248 and 248V). Can switch between 2 wash buffers (BlotBot 248V only). Adjustable Parameters for each protocol step include: rocking speed (5 to 40 cycles per minute) reagent/solution rocking time (1 min to 96 hours) dispense volume (10 to 150 ml) up to 10 repetitions per step clearing rinse option Patented technology. Rocking continues after the final rinse and the wash buffer remains in the trays to prevent the blots or gels from desiccating. Built in the USA for years of trouble free use. Uses existing protocols. Programming is easy and follows standard protocols steps. Programs can be up to 9 steps where each step is an immersion in a reagent (e.g. antibody) or a series of washes. Reagent dispensing (e.g. antibody) minimum volume of 3.5 mL per blot Holds 2 midi blot (up to 8cm x 16cm), 4 mini blots (up to 8cm x 8cm) Individual reagent recovery Intuitive user interface with color LCD display. You can view and program an entire protocol on one screen. The Freedom Rocker™ BlotBot® 240 comes with everything you need to get started, including reagent, wash buffer and waste containers. 2 year warranty.