CONVENTIONAL CAGES

CONVENTIONAL CAGES

DISCOVER THE WIDEST RANGE OF CONVENTIONAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE AND MEETING RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS TECNIPLAST IS THE IDEAL PARTNER AT YOUR SIDE FOR YOUR HOUSING NEEDS. WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR ANY CONVENTIONAL HOUSING REQUIREMENT: · STAINLESS STEEL RACKS WITH PLASTIC “T-PROFILE” SUSPENSION RUNNERS DESIGNED FOR HUSBANDRY TO MEET HYGIENE SMALL RODENTS 6 · GUIDELINES 8 · CAGE RANGE 10 · LIDS 12 · BOTTLES, CAPS & LABEL HOLDERS 14 · ACCESSORIES 16 · RACKS 20 · DRAWER STYLE NEEDS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, WITH GREAT CONSIDERATION FOR ERGONOMIC ASPECTS; · LEAK-PROOF...

SMALL RODENTS BECAUSE CAGING EQUIPMENT IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE ANIMALS USED IN EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES, TECNIPLAST HAS DEVELOPED, WITH CUSTOMERS’ VALUED HELP, THE LARGEST RANGE OF CAGES 5

SMALL RODENTS · GUIDELINES TECNIPLAST CAGE RANGE MEETS AND EXCEEDS CURRENT INTERNATIONAL RULES AND NUMBER OF MICE PER CAGE GUIDELINES. TAKE A LOOK AT THE TABLES TO FIND NUMBER OF RATS PER CAGE THE RIGHT CAGE MEETING YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. NUMBER OF GUINEA PIGS PER CAGE preferred choice for mice preferred choice for rats MIN FLOOR AREA AND HEIGHT Species EU: Requirements for Establishments and for the Care of Accomodation of Animals, Annex III of the Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, 22 September 2010 USA:...

NUMBER OF MICE PER CAGE NUMBER OF MICE PER CAGE nr of animals/cage NUMBER OF RATS PER CAGE NUMBER OF RATS PER CAGE nr of animals/cage NUMBER OF GUINEA PIGS PER CAGE NUMBER OF GUINEA PIGS PER CAGE MIN FLOOR AREA AND HEIGHT MIN FLOOR AREA AND HEIGHT Min Floor Min Body Weight Enclosure Area/Animal Enclosure (g) Size (cm2) (cm2) Height (cm) Guinea Pigs Guinea Pigs

SMALL RODENTS · CAGE RANGE TECNIPLAST CAGE BODIES ARE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ANIMAL WELFARE, MEET RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMIZE EXPERIMENTAL VARIABLES. THE FOLLOWING CAGE BODY SELECTION IS GROUPED BY SPECIES. PLEASE Transparent plastic with exceptional impact strength and heat resistance. It can be autoclaved at 121°C/250°F. NOTE THAT THE DIMENSIONS ARE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: L x W x H (LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT). GUINEA PIGS

PLASTIC SELECTION Cage Body Highly resistant plastic which can be autoclaved at 134°C/273°F. Considering an average of one autoclaving cycle/week, the threeyear warranty corresponds to 150 cycles at least. For automatic watering option, please contact your Tecniplast representative * Please refer to Tecniplast warranty documents

SMALL RODENTS · LIDS COMPATIBLE WITH FILTER TOPS SERIES -016/-116/-015/115 Standard lid with built-in u-shaped feed hopper and hinged divider which collapses to allow nesting of lids. Features solid sheet sides, swing-clip lock and bottle protection washer, designed to prevent chewing of nonmetal tops. Series -015/-016 is without hinged divider and can be equipped with removable divider. SERIES -014/-114 Same features like as series -116. The difference is the spring-clip closure. Series -014 is without hinged divider and can be equipped with removable divider. REMOVABLE DIVIDER Most of the wire...

WE USE ONLY FIRST CHOICE CERTIFIED AISI 304 STAINLESS STEEL TO GUARANTEE UNIFORM QUALITY WITH MINIMAL DIRT TRAPS AND EXCELLENT STACKABILITY FOR EASE OF HANDLING AND STORAGE. OUR LIDS ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE PERFECT FIT AND POSITIVE LOCKING THROUGOUT THE COMPLETE PRODUCT RANGE DESIGNED FOR HOUSING RATS AND GUINEA PIGS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FILTER TOPS (EXCEPT FOR 2000P-224) RAISED WIRE LID WITH BUILT-IN U-SHAPED FEED HOPPER SERIES -123 Standard lid with hinged divider which collapses to allow nesting. Features solid sheet sides and front spring-clip closure. Lid with hinged divider which collapses...

SMALL RODENTS · BOTTLES, CAPS & LABEL HOLDERS Cage Body Tecniplast bottles have a long lasting silicone ring enabling easy placing and removal of caps; the ring doesn’t have to be removed for cleaning when bottles are autoclaved and features three protruding lips which prevent water from leaking. Bottles are made of clear-glass Polycarbonate (PC), compliant with Title 21 FDA requirements and Autoclavable at 121°C /250°F for 20 minutes. The most popular sizes/styles are optionally available in H-Temp (PSU) and X-Temp (PPSU). Our bottles feature: Consistent thicknes ■ Rigid walls, cannot be squeezed...

Tecniplast metal bottle caps are totally made of polished AISI 316 Stainless Steel, to be corrosion resistant. The caps are chew-proof and have a one-piece sipper tube design. A perfect long-lasting product is guaranteed by our special production processes, constant quality standards and attention to detail. The cone shaped cap design, with the slope of the bottle, maximize water availability for animals. SS cap for Nylon cap bottles for bottles Hole (mm/in) External diameter (mm/in) Length (mm/in) For special applications, For special experiments, where the control of water where easy accessibility...

SMALL RODENTS · ACCESSORIES POLYESTER FILTER SHEET available as spare part Tecniplast Filter Tops consist of three parts: ■ Polysulfone (PSU) H-Temp Frame ■ Polyester Filter Sheet with an atmospheric dust efficiency of 92% on 8-10μm particles ■ Stainless Steel Retainer. The patented Filter Top Cage System creates a protective barrier at cage level with major advantages for the protection of both animals and staff. Filter Top Cages can be autoclaved as complete units. The Filter Top can optionally be supplied with Nylon Lock Latches to prevent accidental dislodgement from the cage body. Due to...

NYLON LOCK LATCH EFFICIENT GASEOUS INTERCHANGE Cage body Autoclavable filter top with nylon lock latches Replacement filter sheet Made of AISI 304 S/S wire mesh, it can be dropped into solid bottom cages to separate animals from their waste. It features 30mm elevation for mice and for rats/guinea pigs; easy to insert and remove. Cage Body Raised bottom grid Ideal for autoclaving cages when protective covering is needed, plastic bags feature breathable sides to prevent cage deformation. It provides a complex three-dimensional environment within standard laboratory caging. The Mouse House incorporates...