Rat Negative-Pressure Biosafety IVC System

Coordinate rat housing, containment, and daily care

This negative-pressure rat IVC system brings larger rodent cages, controlled airflow, and filtered room integration into one planning decision. It is designed for programs in which containment requirements affect routine observation, cage transfers, sanitation, alarm response, and the way the animal room is serviced. The final configuration should be selected jointly by investigators, animal-care staff, veterinary personnel, biosafety professionals, and facilities teams.

The rat cage measures 461 × 312 × 308 mm and uses dual intake and exhaust ports. Cage pressure is adjustable from -50 to -10 Pa. The catalog records airflow from 0.05 to 0.13 m/s, at least 20 air changes per hour, ISO 5 cleanliness, a settling count of 0, and noise no greater than 50 dB(A). Airtightness is stated as at least 5 minutes for pressure decay from -100 Pa to 0 Pa. These values define the equipment range; the approved protocol and commissioning results determine how it is operated.

Rat studies create practical demands that are different from mouse housing. Cage mass, animal size, observation needs, enrichment, feed and water checks, transfer equipment, and temporary cage support all affect the care workflow. The team should define how cages move from rack to work area, how ports and seals are inspected, when a cage may be opened, and how deviations are documented and managed.

Four rack layouts support 16, 20, 25, or 30 cages. The largest arrangement measures 2016 × 550 × 1880 mm, while the smallest measures 1354 × 550 × 1565 mm. Capacity should follow the approved animal program and room constraints, not simply the maximum number of positions. Review aisle width, staff reach, exhaust capacity, maintenance access, backup housing, and delivery clearances before choosing.

Share the biosafety assessment, rat size and stocking plan, study duration, room drawing, exhaust strategy, cage-change method, sanitation process, alarms, backup plan, and delivery route with ConductScience. The quote will define the chosen rack, cage and port arrangement, ventilation and control package, accessories, installation, testing, training, and commissioning. That record helps the facility operate the system consistently throughout the study.