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Western Blot Equipment Leasing for Labs

Capture high-resolution protein data—without tying up your budget. Lease the Western blot imager that fits your workflow.

What Is Western Blot Imaging?

Western blot imaging involves detecting and quantifying proteins separated by gel electrophoresis and transferred to membranes. Imaging systems capture chemiluminescent, fluorescent, or colorimetric signals to visualize protein expression and confirm specificity. These systems provide digital accuracy, support multiplexing, and reduce variability in protein detection workflows.

Why Lease Western Blot Equipment?

Western blotting is a cornerstone technique in protein analysis—but outdated or manual imaging methods limit sensitivity and reproducibility. Modern systems offer high-resolution imaging, multiplex detection, and digital analysis—but they come with a high price tag.

Leasing makes it easier to upgrade to advanced imaging systems without tying up budget. It’s an ideal solution for academic labs, biotech R&D teams, and core facilities performing routine protein quantification, target validation, or biomarker research. Leasing also allows for flexibility as your throughput or detection requirements change.

Where Leasing Western Blot Equipment Adds Value

Western blotting is a cornerstone technique for protein detection and quantification in fields like molecular biology, drug development, and diagnostics. But high-performance imaging systems, automation, and multiplex capabilities can require significant upfront investment.

Leasing can be a smart choice when:

  • You’re launching a new lab or scaling assay throughput and need reliable imaging without capital delays.
  • Your team requires multiplex detection or digital imaging upgrades but lacks the budget to purchase outright.
  • You want to transition from film or manual systems to improve sensitivity, reproducibility, and workflow efficiency.

Whether you're quantifying expression or running high-sensitivity screens, leasing western blot equipment helps you stay accurate and efficient—without straining your budget.

Why Teams Lease with Excedr

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Founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital

Ideal for early-stage or venture-backed teams—and a smart option for any lab looking to preserve equity while scaling.

Flexibility on equipment choice

No inventory limitations. You choose the system that fits your workflow—we handle the financing.

Lease terms aligned with your growth

2–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.

Quick approvals, flexible terms

Get approved in days—not weeks—with no collateral, IP pledges, or debt covenants required.

White-glove service & procurement

Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.

Reliable support when it matters

Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.

Leasing Solutions We Provide

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Operating Leases

Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.

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Sale Lease-Backs

Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.

Popular Gel Imaging System Manufacturers

Azure Biosystems
Azure 200
Azure Biosystems
Azure 280
Azure Biosystems
Azure 300
Azure Biosystems
Azure 400
Azure Biosystems
Azure 500
Azure Biosystems
Azure 600
Vilber
Bio-Print
Analytik Jena
Biometra Fastblot
Analytik Jena
Biometra Tankblot Eco-Line
Bio-Rad
Criterion™ Blotter
Vilber
Doc-Print
Vilber
E-Box
Uvitec Ltd
Essential V6
Uvitec Ltd
FireReader V10
Next Advance
Freedom Rocker™ BioBot®
Vilber
Fusion FX
Vilber
Fusion FX Spectra
Vilber
Fusion Solo S
Vilber
Infintiy
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mini Blot Module
Bio-Rad
Mini Trans-Blot®
LI-COR Biosciences
Odyssey® DLx Imager
LI-COR Biosciences
Odyssey® M Imager
LI-COR Biosciences
Odyssey® XF Imager
LI-COR Biosciences
Pearl® Trilogy Small Animal Imager
Uvitec Ltd
Platinum Q9
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Power Blotter
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Power Blotter XL
Vilber
Quantum
MilliporeSigma
SNAP i.d.® 2.0 Protein Detection System
Bio-Rad
Trans-Blot®
Bio-Rad
Trans-Blot® Plus
Bio-Rad
Trans-Blot® SD
Bio-Rad
Trans-Blot® Turbo™
Uvitec Ltd
UVIDOC HD6
Analytik Jena
Analytik Jena
Azure Biosystems
Azure Biosystems
Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad
Cytiva
Cytiva
Li-Cor
LI-COR Biosciences
MilliporeSigma
MilliporeSigma
Next Advance
Next Advance
ProteinSimple
ProteinSimple
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Uvitec
Uvitec Ltd
Vilber
Vilber
Gel Company
Gel Company

Straightforward Application Process

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Tell Us What You Need

Already have a quote or PO? Just let us know the equipment you want to lease—we’ll take it from there.

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Get Approved Quickly

Our in-house underwriting team reviews your financials fast—no outsourcing, no red tape—so you get a decision in days, not weeks.

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We Handle the Rest

We handle the logistics and coordinate with the vendor so you can get to work—no upfront capital required.

Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed

"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase and the whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

As a busy start-up CEO, I am always aware of how important it is to keep our science progressing while on a tight budget.

Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."

Jessica Grossman, CEO at IgGenix
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Jessica Grossman

CEO, IgGenix

"Building a biotech is a lot of work. Excedr has been a dynamite partner in making that scaling happen.

They were a great partner when scaling Distributed Bio from an 8 member lab team to 35 members by the time of acquisition. When I started Centivax, Jon was one of the first people I called.

I recommend them for any biotech startup."

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Jacob Glanville

CEO & President, Centivax

"Securing top-tier lab equipment while managing cash flow is a constant challenge. Excedr has been an invaluable partner in helping KiraGen Bio access the high-quality instrumentation we need without the heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing options and outstanding support allow us to focus on advancing our research rather than worrying about equipment procurement and maintenance. For any biotech startup looking to scale efficiently, I can’t recommend Excedr enough."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us to finance a BLI system about a year ago. Sylvia did an excellent job at helping us to understand our options, since our company was new to equipment financing.

The leasing process was fast and easy when compared with self-funding our purchase, plus the speed and ease with which Excedr onboarded us freed up our team’s time to focus on research and grant management.

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

The lease of our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope has significantly impacted our outside analysis costs, realizing a significant savings in the 1st year.

Having the instrument on-site has greatly improved our response times to field issues and fabrication challenges, while improving our Engineering and Production Teams' overall understanding of our product lines."

Tom Raber, Principal Mechanical Technician at Plug Power
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Tom Raber

Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Western Blot Imagers & Accelerate Protein Analysis

Don’t let capital constraints limit your lab’s imaging capabilities. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.