PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Animal Care Systems, Inc. now offers four types of high-density vented caging systems for healthy rodent housing. The M.I.C.E.® System, our revolutionary OptiMICE®, OptiRAT® and the smaller ErgoMICE® are vented using a building's HVAC exhaust system, with a natural convective assist from the populated cages themselves. With no blowers, all systems are appropriate and safe even in case of power failure, a unique feature that separates M.I.C.E.®, OptiMICE®, OptiRAT® and ErgoMICE® Systems from all other electrically powered and blower-ventilated racks.
OptiMICE®
The OptiMICE® System sets a new standard in animal density, while featuring many of the patented features of the M.I.C.E.® System. The 100-cage OptiMICE rack features an amazingly small footprint and our unique carousel layout for maximum cage access from a single location.
OptiRAT®
The OptiRAT® System is the newest addition to the Animal Care Systems line. This system also includes many of the patented features of the M.I.C.E.® System. The 42-cage OptiRAT® rack features the same small footprint as the OptiMICE® rack and uses many of the same parts. It also features the same unique carousel layout for maximum cage access from a single location.
ErgoMICE®
The ErgoMICE® System uses the same design as OptiMICE® in a smaller, lighter, and more ergonomic package. ErgoMICE® is available in 50, 70, and 80 cage versions. All ErgoMICE racks are designed for ease of service and maintenance with a minimum of bending or reaching. All three versions use our standard OptiMICE® cage.
M.I.C.E.®
The M.I.C.E.® System is available in a wide variety of sizes, from the smallest 14-cage system ideal for small studies and experiments, to large 140-cage racks suitable for installation in medium-to-large animal rooms. Each M.I.C.E.® System rack is based on multiples of the 14-cage module. M.I.C.E.® caging systems are sold in both single-sided and double-sided versions.
