Rodent Heating Pad
Mouse and rat heating pad family for small-animal surgery, anesthesia, stereotaxic preparation, and recovery-support stations, with source-backed 70 x 100 mm, 120 x 205 mm, 150 x 250 mm, 120 x 400 mm, 200 x 350 mm, 300 x 500 mm, and 400 x 600 mm 12V blanket configurations for compatible thermal-controller workflows.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
Director of Science · ConductScience
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model fit
- 7 selectable configurations
- SKU family
- CS-HP-2014/ CS-HP-2013/ CS-HP-2005/ CS-HP-2006/ CS-HP-2007/ CS-HP-2008/ CS-HP-2009
- Sizing
- 590.55 x 59.06 x 17.78 cm
- Ordering
- Online checkout and quote request available
- Category
- Anesthesia & Ventilation
- Build notes
- Confirm accessories, station layout, and support needs before purchase
Overview
The Rodent Heating Pad is a selectable heating-pad and warming-blanket family for small-animal procedure stations. The configuration family covers compact mouse pads, standard mouse/rat pads, and larger customized blanket formats so the warming surface can be matched to animal size, surgical-table footprint, recovery setup, or cage-support workflow.
This page preserves the current ConductScience heating-pad URL while making the buying decision more explicit: choose the pad size and connector format first, then pair the pad with the compatible ConductScience thermal controller, rectal thermistor probe, anesthesia machine, surgical platform, or recovery support needed for the workflow. The 70 x 100 mm and 120 x 205 mm options use 5-pin connector planning, while larger customized formats use 2-pin connector planning.
The source-backed pad family includes 12V configurations across 70 x 100 mm, 120 x 205 mm, 150 x 250 mm, 120 x 400 mm, 200 x 350 mm, 300 x 500 mm, and 400 x 600 mm footprints. That range lets a lab standardize a mouse-only surgical station, a shared rodent bench, a larger recovery surface, or a cage-scale warming area without treating every pad size as a separate product page.
Scientific Use
Rodent warming is a core animal-support decision during anesthesia and surgery because small animals lose heat quickly when anesthetized, shaved, exposed, or positioned on a cool surgical surface. A properly sized heating pad supports normothermic station planning for stereotaxic preparation, catheter surgery, ischemia and cardiovascular model work, perfusion setup, imaging preparation, and postoperative recovery support.
Pad selection should be made around the animal model and the controller path. Smaller pads reduce unused heated area for mouse work, while larger pad and cage formats provide more surface area for rat, recovery, or multi-animal support. When tighter feedback is required, pair the pad with a controller and mouse or rat rectal thermistor probe selected around the study.
Buying Fit
Choose this page when the lab needs replacement or additional heating pads for a thermal-support station. Choose the Complete Thermal System when the controller, blanket, and rectal probe should be purchased as one kit, and choose the Water-Heated Small Animal Surgical Platform when the lab needs a pump-driven surgical platform rather than an electric heating blanket.
How It Works
The heating pad system operates through resistive heating elements embedded within non-toxic silicone material that generates controlled thermal output when connected to a 12V power supply. The heating elements distribute thermal energy evenly across the pad surface, while the temperature probe provides continuous feedback to maintain precise temperature control within the 25-45°C operating range.
Temperature regulation occurs through real-time monitoring of animal body temperature via the probe sensor, which transmits thermal data to the control system. The system adjusts power output to the heating elements to maintain target temperature setpoints, typically 37°C for normothermic conditions. The 0.1°C accuracy specification ensures stable thermal conditions that prevent both hypothermic heat loss and hyperthermic overheating above the 38°C threshold.
Heat transfer from the pad to the animal occurs through conduction, with the silicone material providing biocompatible contact surface that distributes thermal energy uniformly. The variable wattage output (8W to 50W) across different pad sizes ensures appropriate heating capacity for animals ranging from mouse to rat size, with larger cage configurations supporting multiple animals or extended surface area coverage.
Features & Benefits
Pad footprint range
- 70 x 100 mm through 400 x 600 mm source-backed heating pad formats
Electrical planning
- 12V pad family with 8W, 15W, 35W, 40W, and 50W options by pad size
Connector planning
- 5-pin standard pad options and 2-pin customized blanket options
Controller fit
- Use with compatible ConductScience thermal controller and mouse or rat rectal thermistor probe when feedback control is needed
Plan with
- Complete Thermal System, anesthesia machine, induction chamber, concentric masks, water-heated platform, monitoring, and recovery support
Weight
- 7.0 kg
Dimensions
- L: 590.55 mm
- W: 59.06 mm
- H: 17.78 mm
| Feature | This Product | Typical Alternative | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature Accuracy | 0.1°C precision control | Basic heating pads often provide ±1-2°C accuracy | Eliminates temperature as a confounding variable in physiological measurements and ensures consistent experimental conditions |
| Size Configuration Options | Seven sizes from 70×100mm to 400×600mm | Most systems offer 2-3 standard sizes | Accommodates diverse experimental designs from single mouse studies to multi-animal cage heating |
| Operating Temperature Range | 25-45°C adjustable range | Fixed temperature or limited range systems | Supports both normothermic maintenance and controlled temperature manipulation protocols |
| Power Output Range | 8W to 50W variable by pad size | Fixed wattage systems regardless of heating area | Matches heating capacity to thermal load requirements for efficient temperature control without overheating |
| Material Construction | Non-toxic silicone surface | Standard heating elements with basic coverings | Provides biocompatible animal contact surface that can withstand repeated cleaning and sterilization |
| Stereotaxic Compatibility | Compatible with various stereotaxic instruments | Limited compatibility with surgical equipment | Enables temperature control during neurosurgical procedures without compromising surgical access |
This heating pad system provides superior temperature precision and experimental flexibility compared to basic heating solutions. The combination of 0.1°C accuracy, multiple size options, and stereotaxic compatibility addresses the specific thermal control needs of laboratory animal research protocols.
| Model | SKU | Listed price | Status | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse XS pad, 70 x 100 mm, 12V/8W, 5-pin | CS-HP-2013 | $175.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
| Mouse and rat pad, 120 x 205 mm, 12V/35W, 5-pin | CS-HP-2014 | $185.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
| Small custom pad, 150 x 250 mm, 12V/15W, 2-pin | CS-HP-2005 | $180.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
| Long custom pad, 120 x 400 mm, 12V/40W, 2-pin | CS-HP-2009 | $200.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
| Cage pad, 200 x 350 mm, 12V/40W, 2-pin | CS-HP-2007 | $200.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
| Cage XL pad, 300 x 500 mm, 12V/50W, 2-pin | CS-HP-2008 | $250.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
| Cage XXL pad, 400 x 600 mm, 12V/15W, 2-pin | CS-HP-2006 | $250.00 | Available | Confirmed during quote |
Practical Tips
Select the smallest pad that comfortably supports the animal and procedure area, then move up only when recovery, cage, or shared-station coverage needs more surface.
Why: Pad footprint changes heat transfer, bench fit, and how much warmed area sits outside the animal or surgical field.
Confirm 5-pin versus 2-pin connector requirements before adding replacement pads to an existing station.
Why: The source family separates standard mouse-scale pads and larger customized blankets by connector path.
Use probe-based controller feedback when the study requires core body-temperature maintenance rather than surface warming alone.
Why: A pad provides the warming surface; controller and rectal-probe selection determine the feedback workflow.
Setup Guide
What’s in the Box
- Selected heating pad or blanket configuration
- Mouse XS pad option: 70 x 100 mm, 12V/8W, 5-pin
- Standard mouse/rat pad option: 120 x 205 mm, 12V/35W, 5-pin
- Custom pad options: 150 x 250 mm, 120 x 400 mm, 200 x 350 mm, 300 x 500 mm, and 400 x 600 mm 2-pin formats
- Compatible temperature controller, rectal thermistor probe, anesthesia system, surgical platform, and monitoring products configured separately when needed
Warranty
Support, replacement, and fulfillment terms are confirmed with the final quote and institutional purchasing requirements.
Compliance
Which heating pad size should I choose?
Choose 70 x 100 mm or 120 x 205 mm for compact mouse and mouse/rat procedure stations. Use the larger 150 x 250 mm, 120 x 400 mm, 200 x 350 mm, 300 x 500 mm, or 400 x 600 mm formats when the station needs broader recovery, cage, or shared-surface coverage.
Does the pad include the temperature controller?
This page is for the selected heating pad or blanket configuration. Pair it with the compatible ConductScience thermal controller and rectal probe when the workflow needs feedback-based temperature maintenance.
What is the difference between 5-pin and 2-pin options?
The source rows list 5-pin connectors for the 70 x 100 mm and 120 x 205 mm pads and 2-pin connectors for the larger customized blanket formats. Connector choice should match the controller and station being used.
When should I choose the Complete Thermal System instead?
Choose the Complete Thermal System when the lab wants the controller, heating blanket, and rectal probe purchased as a coordinated kit. Use this page when the lab needs replacement pads, alternate pad sizes, or extra warming surfaces.
How does this differ from the water-heated surgical platform?
These are electric heating pads and blankets for compatible controller workflows. The water-heated platform is a pump-driven surgical surface that circulates warmed water through a platform pad.
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