Overview
The iBlot 3 Dry Blotting System from Thermo Fisher Scientific is an advanced protein transfer device designed to accelerate western blot workflows through rapid dry electroblotting technology. It enables efficient transfer of proteins from gels to membranes within minutes, eliminating the need for traditional wet transfer systems. With pre-programmed protocols and optimized consumables, the system ensures consistent, high-quality transfer while minimizing hands-on time.
Features
• Dry blotting technology for rapid and efficient protein transfer
• Transfer completed in approximately 7 minutes (protocol dependent)
• Pre-set and optimized protocols for reproducible results
• No buffer preparation required using ready-to-use transfer stacks
• Uniform transfer across the entire gel surface
• Compact benchtop design with touchscreen interface
• Reduced variability compared to conventional wet/tank transfer methods
Specifications
• Technology: Dry electroblotting
• Transfer Time: ~7–10 minutes
• Gel Compatibility: Mini and midi gels (system dependent)
• Membrane Types: Nitrocellulose and PVDF
• Interface: Touchscreen with pre-programmed methods
• Consumables: Pre-assembled iBlot transfer stacks
• Workflow: Semi-automated
Technical Snapshot
• Mode: Dry transfer
• Processing Time: Minutes per run
• Format: Pre-assembled transfer stacks
• Operation: Semi-automated
Applications
• Western blot protein transfer
• Protein expression analysis
• Immunodetection workflows
• Proteomics research
• Routine molecular biology workflows
