• Large, multi-level cages; increased height and floor space
• Mezzanine adds complexity and more living space
• Ultra-high density
• Large enough to house rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, deer mice, and wild-caught rodents
• Also suitable for invertebrates
• Autowater compatible with Optirat Plus Cages with Cage-Mounted SE Lab Group valves
• Integrated cage card holder
• Flat-bottom cage bases
• Fits through standard 36″ door with cages removed
• Optional external water bottle watering options
• Extra cage height and special accessories optimize housing for rats with implants
• Accessory components are available to support a variety of specialized models
Same operating principles as all Animal Care Systems racks
• One-pass, low-velocity airflow with total volume air changes
• No electric motors, no energy consumption
• No noise or vibration
• Prevents release of odours and allergens in the animal room
• Superior cage visibility
• Fast and easy cage filter replacement
• Easy and low cost to maintain
Optirat Plus Rack, Cage-Mounted SE Lab Group Valves
Our Largest, Multi-Level Rack System for Rats
Optirat Plus Rack, Cage-Mounted SE Lab Group Valves complete with two 6-foot hoses, cages/valves not included
Recommendations: This rack has a 30 cage capacity. Typically customers will order 45 cages in order to have enough cages available for cage change out. There are two cage top styles compatible with our autowater cages: the Optirat Plus Auto-Water Cage Top which provides extra headroom at the front corners, and is not for use with water bottles, or our Optirat Plus External Water Bottle/Bag Cage Top, which should be ordered if water bottle usage is also planned for some or all of the cages. We also recommend purchasing our Optirat Plus Cage Mezzanine CP79A102M for each cage to provide enrichment by increasing cage complexity and living space.
Typical products purchased with this rack are:
- Optirat Plus Auto-Water Cage Bottom for cage-mounted SE Lab Group Valves: CP79B205P
- Optirat Plus Standard Feeder with Hinged Cover: CP40F105
- Optirat Plus Cage Mezzanine: CP79A102M
- Optirat Plus Auto-Water Cage Top: CP79T200P
- Optirat Plus External Water Bottle/Bag Cage Top: CP79T100P
- Optirat Plus Standard Bottle and Cap: CP79W100P
- Airflow and Static Pressure Magnehelic Gauge for Racks: C79355
Rack Dimensions with Cages and Card Holders
41.0 in. (1042 mm) L x 39.7 in. (991 mm) W x 78.0 in. (1981 mm) H
Rack Only Dimensions
39.7 in. (1009 mm) L x 33.7 in. (856 mm) W x 78.0 in. (1981 mm) H
Airflow Requirements per Rack
55 CFM (26 liters/sec) minimum; 82 CFM (39 liters/sec) recommended
Rack Weight
505 lbs (229 kg) with cages; 500 lbs (227 kg) with autowater
Rack Casters
Four 4-inch swivel casters; two locking, two non-locking
Rack Capacity
30 cage stations (cages not included)
