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Quality UK Manufactured Electrophoresis Equipment

Cleaver Scientific brand products are now manufactured by Thistle scientific in the UK. With over 20 years experience manufacturing products for electrophoresis and life science research

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Cleaver Scientific electrophoresis equipment is used in life science laboratories all over the world. Now manufactured in the UK by Thistle Scientific, the Cleaver Scientific Brand is available to purchase directly from us or through various distributors.

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Our bestselling range of gel tanks for agarose gel electrophoresis

Reliable power supplies for agarose gels, PAGE and advanced protocols

PAGE tanks that work with pre-cast and hand-cast gels

Advanced gel and blot imaging systems with sensitive cameras

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We work with customers around the world to advance their research with products that reflect our key values.

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Innovations

With a manufacturing and distribution hub based in the heart of the UK, we are well placed to supply our products to both the national and international markets.

We sell our products directly, via our Thistle scientific website, and through a network of approved distributors around the world.

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Cleaver Scientific Range

We manufacture a large range of electrophoresis and laboratory products, for sale worldwide.

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OEM Products

We manufacture a large range of electrophoresis and laboratory products, for sale worldwide.

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Custom Manufacturing

We have capability to custom make laboratory equipment to your specifications.

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Testimonials

I use the runVIEW system for my PCR product analysis and especially for gel extractions of DNA. Having the blue light and lid filter build into the system means it’s easy to monitor migration of your bands in real time and cutting out bands is easy. Importantly using the blue light makes sure that my DNA is not degraded and I’ve found that it massively improves the success and quality of my downstream cloning. I use it together with the RunSafe stain and the sensitivity is the best I’ve seen for non-ethidium bromide stains.

Andrew Currin, PhD

Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

Cleaver Scientific manufactured us 10 x custom made electrophoresis tanks for running our Gene Read gels. The tanks were made to the exact specification we had requested, and we are extremely pleased with the finished product. From my initial contact with Tanvi (International Sales Manager) I found her to be particularly helpful; as was Lisa from the shipping department. Overall the service we received from Cleaver Scientific was excellent and they produced us a high quality product for a really competitive price. We would be more than happy to use Cleaver Scientific again in the future.

Sharon McCormack

NHS/GDL Manchester

Here at Touchlight Genetics we need and require a sterile workspace for the preparation of our RNA and DNA samples and templates. We have therefore made good use of our UV Sterilisation Cabinet from Cleaver Scientific, which enables us to work in a clean, safe and contained environment. Touchlight Genetics would highly recommend this product and Cleaver Scientific as a supplier as their customer service has been excellent. Cleaver Scientific has been extremely supportive in ensuring their product is well maintained and meets our requirements.