Energy Services and Initiatives by Stadtwerke Balingen

Stadtwerke Balingen provides natural, climate-neutral electricity primarily generated from hydropower. They emphasize active investments in renewable energy infrastructure, notably the modern Rheinfelden hydropower plant. This facility, operational since 2010, has quadrupled the previous plant's capacity, delivering approximately 600 million kWh annually, enough to supply around 170,000 households. The plant features four turbines with a total flow of 1,500 cubic meters per second and a power output of about 100 MW. The investment cost was approximately 380 million euros. This initiative significantly reduces CO2 emissions by over 350 million kilograms annually.

Stadtwerke Balingen also promotes energy efficiency through a subsidy program offering 75 EUR for purchasing household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, or combinations) with an energy efficiency rating of A+++, provided customers have a SWB Privat NaturEnergie Silber or SWB Privat contract. Further information and customer support are available via their website and contact numbers.

Veterinary Surgery Tables, Heating, and Gas Evacuation Systems by combi-vet®

combi-vet® offers modular surgery tables designed for veterinary research use with integrated heating and anesthetic gas evacuation systems tailored for mice, rats, and reptiles. These systems enhance safety and precision during surgical procedures.

Product Features and Modules

• Surgery Tables: Available in various sizes (small, standard, large) with stainless steel plates (1.8 mm thick) that are easy to clean and autoclavable. Working surfaces range from 100x100 mm to 190x140 mm, with thicknesses around 18-20 mm.
• Heating Systems: Controlled by temperature controllers such as the Safecontrol unit or Physitemp T-CAT, maintaining surface temperatures between 35°C and 45°C. Some models include integrated heating plates; others allow modular addition.
• Gas Evacuation Systems: Downdraft anesthetic gas evacuation fans reduce user exposure to anesthetic gases by extracting gases from under and around the mask system mounted on metal holders.

Modular System Components

• Module 1 - Surgery Table: Options include tables with or without heating plates and metal holders with interchangeable masks (20 mm or 30 mm diameter) suitable for mice and rats.
• Module 2 - Gas Evacuation Fan System: Fan units with on/off switches, powered via temperature controllers or separate power supplies.
• Module 3 - Temperature Controllers and Power Supplies: Programmable units compatible with 110-240 V power sources, designed to maintain precise temperature control without requiring rectal probes in some models.

Key Benefits and Usage

The combi-vet® systems are designed for ease of use, safety, and adaptability to various research needs. The integrated heating and gas evacuation features improve animal welfare and operator safety by maintaining optimal temperatures and minimizing anesthetic gas exposure. The modular design allows customization and expansion according to specific surgical requirements.

Contact and Support Information

For energy services, subsidies, and further details, Stadtwerke Balingen can be contacted via phone, fax, email, or their website. For veterinary equipment inquiries, combi-vet® provides detailed documentation upon request and reserves the right to modify product specifications.