Individually Ventilated Cage System for Rats
Quote-configured IVC system for laboratory rat housing.
Cage, rack, air-handling, filtration, power, and installation requirements are confirmed during quote review.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
Director of Science · ConductScience
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model fit
- Rat IVC housing
- SKU family
- PTY-0005
- Sizing
- 65.0 x 32.0 x 82.0 cm
- Ordering
- Online checkout and quote request available
- Category
- IVC Systems
- Build notes
- Confirm accessories, station layout, and support needs before purchase
Overview
The Individually Ventilated Cage System for Rats is the rat-specific page in the ConductScience IVC family. The final cage, rack, air-handling, filtration, power, and installation configuration is confirmed during quote review.
This page is the right starting point when a facility needs an IVC system for rat cohorts rather than mouse, rabbit, or guinea-pig housing. Share the colony size, room constraints, husbandry workflow, and facility requirements so the accepted quote can define the system.
Scientific Use
Rat IVC housing supports facilities running longer-duration behavioral, toxicology, aging, pain, neuroscience, immunology, and pharmacology studies where consistent cage conditions can reduce housing-related variability. The larger cage format and cage-level airflow planning make this page more relevant than mouse IVC pages for rat colony work.
Buying Fit
Choose this page for rat housing and compare it with the rabbit and guinea-pig pages when planning species-specific rooms, or with the mouse IVC family when the same facility is standardizing multiple rodent systems. Confirm the full rat-system configuration during quote review.
How It Works
The system operates on the principle of individual cage ventilation, where each cage unit receives independent air supply and exhaust flow. Air enters through a multi-stage filtration system consisting of primary pre-filters that remove larger particulates followed by HEPA filtration that captures particles ≥0.3 micrometers with high efficiency. This filtered air is distributed to each cage through dedicated supply ducts, creating positive pressure within the cage environment.
Exhaust air from each cage is removed through separate extraction points, preventing air mixing between cage units and eliminating cross-contamination pathways. The stainless steel rack structure provides structural support while facilitating airflow distribution through integrated ducting systems. Air handling unit operation is controlled through a touchscreen interface that manages fan speeds, pressure differentials, and filtration system monitoring.
Environmental control is achieved through precise regulation of air exchange rates, temperature, and humidity levels within each cage microenvironment. The system maintains consistent airflow patterns that remove ammonia, carbon dioxide, and other metabolic byproducts while delivering fresh, filtered air to support animal welfare and experimental consistency.
Features & Benefits
Species fit
- Rat IVC housing
Configuration
- Cage, rack, air-handling, filtration, power, and installation details confirmed during quote review
Research fit
- Rat behavioral, toxicology, pain, neuroscience, aging, and immunology workflows
Weight
- 140.0 kg
Dimensions
- L: 65.0 mm
- W: 32.0 mm
- H: 82.0 mm
| Feature | This Product | Typical Alternative | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cage Dimensions | 464 x 300 x 150 mm standardized sizing | Basic systems often provide smaller cage volumes or non-standardized dimensions | Consistent cage sizing ensures reproducible housing conditions across studies and facilitates equipment standardization. |
| Filtration System | Primary and HEPA dual-stage filtration | Entry-level systems may use primary filtration only or basic air cleaning methods | Dual-stage filtration provides superior air quality control critical for sensitive research protocols and immunocompromised animal studies. |
| Control Interface | Touchscreen-controlled air handling unit management | Manual controls or basic digital displays are common in standard systems | Touchscreen interface enables precise parameter control and real-time monitoring essential for protocol documentation and regulatory compliance. |
| Rack Construction | Stainless steel SS304 construction | Powder-coated steel or basic stainless steel grades in budget systems | SS304 grade provides superior chemical resistance and durability for harsh cleaning protocols and extended service life. |
| Power Compatibility | 110V-250V universal power input | Single voltage configurations require region-specific models | Universal power compatibility simplifies international procurement and facility relocation without electrical modifications. |
| Material Options | Polycarbonate or polysulfone cage construction (configurable) | Fixed material selection limits application flexibility | Material selection flexibility accommodates diverse research requirements and chemical compatibility needs across different study protocols. |
This system provides comprehensive environmental control through individual cage ventilation, dual-stage filtration, and touchscreen management in a durable stainless steel framework. The combination of standardized cage dimensions, material flexibility, and universal power compatibility addresses diverse research facility requirements while maintaining consistent performance standards.
Practical Tips
Use this page for rat housing instead of adapting a mouse IVC page; confirm the final rat-system configuration during quote review.
Why: Species-specific IVC selection affects cage scale, room fit, access workflow, and husbandry planning.
Validate cage-level supply and exhaust behavior after installation, filter changes, and rack movement.
Why: Individual cage ventilation depends on cage seating, filter condition, AHU setup, and room airflow conditions.
Record cage material, rack position, AHU settings, filter changes, and cage location in colony and facility records.
Why: Consistent housing records help research teams interpret long-running studies and simplify animal-care audits.
Setup Guide
What’s in the Box
- Rat IVC system configured during quote review
- Cage, rack, air-handling, filtration, and power configuration confirmed in the accepted quote
- Installation hardware and facility connection requirements confirmed in the accepted quote
Warranty
Support, replacement, and fulfillment terms are confirmed with the final quote and institutional purchasing requirements.
Compliance
References
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How do I choose between the species-specific IVC pages?
Choose the rat IVC page for rat-focused research housing. Use quote review to confirm the full rat-system configuration, or the rabbit and guinea-pig pages for those species.
How is the final system configuration confirmed?
The accepted quote confirms cage material, rack, air-handling controls, filtration, power, installation, and commissioning requirements.
What facility details should be confirmed before ordering?
Confirm room fit, service clearance, facility connections, cage count, husbandry workflow, and monitoring expectations during quote review.
Can this be reviewed with the rest of the ConductScience IVC family?
Yes. Quote review can compare mouse PC, mouse PSU, high-density mouse, rat, rabbit, and guinea-pig IVC options so the final configuration fits the species and room plan.
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