OptiRAT®
Revolutionary Rat Caging
The OptiRAT has the same footprint and height as the OptiMICE, ventilates using the same connections and hoses, and maximizes parts interchangeably. With 42 rat cages arrayed in seven rows of six cages per row, the OptiRAT again sets a standard for animal density, animal comfort, user ergonomics, and overall utility. The cages are cavernous, with more than eight inches of animal headroom and 160 square inches of floor area. With the wide front face, visibility into cages is superior. Uses two standard OptiMICE water bottles and a 1.1 liter (1.2 qt.) stainless steel feeder. Like the M.I.C.E. and OptiMICE systems, the OptiRAT uses the same patented ventilation technology, and continues the GREEN trend of zero electrical consumption with no motors or blowers. There are no allergens or odors from the OptiRAT rack. The OptiRAT is available with polycarbonate, amber polysulfone, or smoke polysulfone cages.
Like ACS’ OptiMICE system, the OptiRAT is the most efficient, energy saving, and user-friendly caging system on the market today.
- Superior biological containment and isolation
- Highest density in the industry
- No motors or blowers, no electricity
- No noise, vibrations
- Odor- and allergen-free
- Energy-saving
- Maximum efficiency
- Lightweight
- Easy to maintain
Experience the Difference
OptiRAT can be positioned against a wall or next to another rack. By rotating the carousel using conveniently located handles on each platter, cages are easily accessed. There’s no need to waste space with large aisles, and no need to move racks for access. Simply stand in one place and bring the cage to you.
Because OptiRAT creates an ideal environment, it is perfect for breeding, quarantine, bio-exclusion and conventional rodent housing for research. OptiRAT is simply the best possible system for optimizing space and enhancing the quality of life for animals and their caregivers.
Superior Technology, Better Research – and the Highest Value in the Industry
Features:
- One-pass airflow, low-velocity and total volume air change
- Patented direct exhaust ventilation technology
- Ventilated bio-containment without electricity, motors or blowers
- Only four parts: base, top, two water bottles and feeder (only three parts with automatic watering)
- Optional automatic watering infrastructure built in
- Lightweight: 42-cage rack weighs 550 pounds (250 kilograms)
- Integrated standard 3” x 5” cage card holder
Benefits:
- Optimizes cage density
- Unique carousel design
- Eliminates allergens and odors
- Noise- and vibration-free
- Low-stress environment
- No motors, blowers, electricity
- Easy animal access
- Superior visibility
- Extended cage changing intervals
- Ergonomic
- Energy saving
