How to remove the plastic backing? What is Peel-IT and what is it used for?
A29: Peel-IT™ is a very helpful tool to easily remove the plastic backing of a pre-cast gel from Elchrom Scientific. The gel is placed onto Peel-IT™ with the plastic backing facing down. Tighten the nylon string (included in every gel box) with both hands and press it onto the plastic backing overhang at the upper end of the gel. Subsequently, use the string to press the plastic backing onto the surface of PeelIT and slowly pull it along the back side of the gel to peel it off the. Eventually, grip the plastic backing with forceps and transfer the gel into an Easy Staining Gel Tray (P/N 2344 or 2344-L). The gel will stick to the plastic backing until it is washed off by the staining buffer. Easy Staining Gel Trays are designed to safely handle all pre-cast gels from Elchrom Scientific.
