Compact UV Transilluminator
Product Code : EL-IS-10930
Last updated: 6 October 2026
Quick answer: A compact UV transilluminator with four 6 W bulbs and a 16.5 x 13.5 cm scratch-resistant filter glass, with a hinged UV-blocking safety cover that adjusts for viewing, band cutting or imaging.
Uniform illumination is what makes a gel quantifiable rather than merely visible: if the field is brighter in the middle, band intensities cannot be compared. This unit pairs four 6 W bulbs with a reflector system and a diffusing filter glass, which the listing states gives exceptional uniformity across the viewing surface and allows quantification of DNA and higher quality camera imaging.
Two friction hinges on the front edge let the cover sit horizontally for general viewing, tilt for gel access and band cutting, or open fully for use with a gel imaging hood. The 16.5 x 13.5 cm filter glass is scratch resistant so bands can be excised with a metal blade directly on the surface. The footprint is smaller than a sheet of paper while still taking a mid-sized gel or several small ones.
UV at these wavelengths damages eyes and skin, and the listing states users are protected by the hinged UV-blocking safety cover. Confirm the emission wavelength and the cover rating before use, and make sure UV-blocking eyewear and a face shield are available for any work done with the cover tilted or open, since the cover protects only while it is in place.
Technical specifications
Specification | As published |
Product type | UV transilluminator, compact |
Bulbs | Four 6 W bulbs |
Optics | Reflector system with diffusing filter glass |
Filter glass | 16.5 x 13.5 cm, scratch resistant for band excision with a metal blade |
Cover | Hinged UV-blocking safety cover, two friction hinges |
Cover positions | Horizontal for viewing, tilted for gel access and band cutting, fully open for a gel view system |
Capacity | A mid-sized gel or multiple smaller gels |
Footprint, as stated | Smaller than a standard sheet of paper |
Supplied from | Ambala, Haryana, India |
Only what this listing publishes is recorded above. The UV emission wavelength, the cover attenuation rating, mains voltage and frequency, and overall dimensions and weight are not stated. Confirm these in writing before ordering, and specify the destination mains voltage for export. Provide UV-blocking eyewear for any work with the cover tilted or removed.
Range and ordering
This item belongs to the Imaging Systems family within Biotechnology Equipment and Labware, part of the Biotechnology range. Packaged teaching kits are listed under Biotechnology Kits. Bulk, tender and OEM quantities are handled through lab tenders and OEM orders; use the contact page to request a quotation or any specification noted above.