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HOUSING
Ferret
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OVERVIEW
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Providing critical solutions with integrity and care.
Ferret HOUSING
Standard and Custom Ferret Housing Solutions – Built to our exacting quality standards, the Allentown ferret housing units are a long lasting and efficient ferret housing solution. High-quality materials, manufacturing and ergonomic features allow us to provide you with the perfect ferret housing solution for your facility and your research. Whether you choose from a long line of reliable housing designs, or partner with us to customize to your specific needs, Allentown has the ferret housing solution that you have been looking for.
Ventilated Rabbit / Ferret Housing: Negative Pressure to Capture Airborne Particulate The ventilated ferret cage rack system is a natural extension of Allentown’s comprehensive family of housing solutions. Developed to help control dust and dander, these negative pressure control units have been used successfully in a wide array of research applications. Long lasting, innovative, safe and reliable, this unit’s design is based upon Allentown’s classic line of stainless steel housing and decades of proven housing and design experience.
Individually Ventilated Ferret Housing for Superior Airflow and Control of the Micro-Environment – With the recent increase of the use of ferrets in biomedical research, many of our customers were placed in the difficult position of having to house ferrets in housing designed for other species. Hearing requests for a better housing solution, Allentown developed the Ferret IVC. Based on years of IVC expertise and proven air-flow delivery methods, the Allentown IVC Ferret housing unit provides an innovative and reliable ferret housing solution that will perform for many years to come.
Long Lasting, Multi-Purpose HousingThe ferret cage rack system is a natural extension of Allentown’s comprehensive family of ferret racks and cages. The ferret rack design is based on Allentown’s classic line of stainless steel housing and decades of proven caging experience and design expertise.
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OVERVIEW
*Recommended autoclave cycle is 121° C for 20 mins. Avoid thermal pulsing. Prior to autoclaving, clean and rinse components with softened water to avoid deterioration from baked on chemicals.
Cage Features
Floor space of 729 in2 and 17.7-inch animal height
Plastic injection molded cage with 5/8-inch circular floor perforations
Plastic cage and excreta pan each weigh 8 lbs, and are washable in tunnel or rack washer up to 190° F
No-tip, drawer-type design allows cage to pull forward, simplifying animal removal
Smooth, rounded extrusions adjacent to holes in cage floor allow for more efficient waste run off into excreta pan below, and provide warm, quiet walk space that reduces sore animal hocks
Plastic cage body and pan resistant to alkaline and acid detergents
Cages stack for ease of transport and compact storage
Options: ◼ Autoclavable cage and pan* ◼ 16 oz and 32 oz water bottles ◼ Opaque flip-up resting board
Rack Features
Stainless steel constructed rack unit, lightweight, tubular, crevice-free design
Unibody design reduces noise from animal movement and rack transportation
Upper perforated panel forming rear cage back pop-riveted to rack structure
Removable, electropolished doors with 3 in x 5 in welded horizontal cardholders
5-inch diameter stainless steel casters – two with brakes
Optional “J” type feeders – 4.5-inches wide
Clear removable divider panels
Note: Center divider is not compatible with older units
Options: ◼ 3-cage and custom configurations available ◼ Stainless steel automatic watering
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COMPONENTS
All dimensions shown (Width x Height x Depth)
Euro Cage29.752 in x 4.994 in x 29.543 in
Item # 411974-1
Cage
16 Ounce 473 mL
Item # BW100F-PL
J-Type Feeder with Hinged Lid4.500 in x 6.375 in x 5.625 in
Item # F45JB
Feeder
Enrichment
Resting Board9.812 in x 10.063 in x 27.500 in
Item # 314820-1
Pan
32 Ounce946 mL
Item # BW101F-PL
Bottle
Cage System29.752 in x 4.994 in x 29.543 in
Floor space: 729 in2
Dry Pan32.375 in x 2.000 in x 31.000 in
Item # RB5 PAN
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Ferret HOUSING
SPECIFICATIONS
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AB
C
Size
Rack Dimensions Internal Cage DimensionsMatrix Weight2
Animal Capacity
Depth (A)
Depth (B)
Width (C)
Height1 (D) Depth Width Height
in in in in in in in Col. Row lbs
Ferret
6 30.875 34.087 66.875 69.289 27.0 27.0 17.7 2 3 417 6
1 Height includes casters 2 All weights are approximations
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OVERVIEW – VENTILATED SYSTEM
* Recommended autoclave cycle is 121 °C for 20 minutes. Avoid thermal pulsing. Prior to autoclaving, clean and rinse components with softened water to avoid deterioration from baked-on chemicals.
Cage Features
Floor space of 729 in2 and 17.7-inch animal height
Stainless steel cage
Individual cage filters
Squeeze backs
Options: ◼ Autoclavable cage and pan* ◼ Stackable stainless steel excreta pan ◼ 16 oz water bottles ◼ Cage dividers
Rack Features
All stainless steel body construction
Removable, gasketed glass doors with silicon seal and wash-cycle door locks
Removable rod-design electropolished doors with 3 in x 5 in welded horizontal cardholders
“J” type feeders – 4.5-inches wide with hinged lid
Washable, reusable prefilters
5-inch diameter stainless steel casters
Options: ◼ Multiple rack configurations available ◼ Custom door configurations available ◼ Stainless steel automatic watering
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COMPONENTS – VENTILATED SYSTEM
All dimensions shown (Width x Height x Depth)
Perforated30.750 in x 0.406 in x 23.750 in
Item # 205674
Cage Floor
Bottle
Cage System24.127 in x 19.727 in x 34.889 in
Floor space: 729 in2
Feeder
Dry Pan33.125 in x 1.875 in x 23.875 in
Item # 118345
Pan
Solid30.750 in x 0.406 in x 23.750 in
Item # 227362
16 Ounce473 mL
Item # BW100F-PL
J-Type Feeder with Hinged Lid4.500 in x 6.375 in x 5.625 in
Item # F45JB
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SPECIFICATIONS – VENTILATED SYSTEM
Notes
Negative airflow only
Two airflow settings: normal and highflow
Size
Depth (A)
Width (B)
Height1 (C)
Height1,2 (D) Matrix Weight3
Animal Capacity
Exhaust Air: Normal (–) Exhaust Air: Highflow (–) Energy Use Heat Load
in in in in Col. Row lbs CFM ACH CFM ACH Watts Watts
Ventilated Ferret
6 37.850 63.838 68.316 73.936 2 3 437 6 40 35 120 105 48 93
Note: a.) Airflow at sea-level b.) Rack weight without blowers, animals, bedding or watering c.) Airflow tolerance ± 10 % d.) Other configurations available. 1 Height includes casters. Add 9.74 inches to 11.70 inches for rack mounted blowers 2 Height includes runners and collars 3 All weights are approximations
C
A
D
B
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Sentinel is a trademark of Allentown, LLC. EAD is a registered trademark of Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
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OVERVIEW – VENTILATED SYSTEM: NEXGEN 1800
Cage System
Cage floor space of 279 in2
Cage height of 10 inches, plus multiple enrichment options, permits bipedal posture and animal enrichment
Unobstructed views into and out of cage
Wider, more ergonomic design for balanced weight distribution during handling
Ergonomic handles on side of cage for ease of handling
Clear polysulfone plastic
Gasketed cage lid ensures safety and protection from damage
Clear cage and flip-up/stay-up cardholders improve observations
Easily accessible water bottles (EBT)
Hinged filter retainer swings up for easy filter replacements
Compact nesting and stacking for more efficient autoclaving throughput
Available with or without locks and with multiple feeder configurations
IVC System
Positive or negative precision air controlled rack
10, 15, 20, and 30 cage capacities available
Lightweight, compact, and autoclave compatible rack design
Plastic (polysulfone) cage support runners with integrated spring operated cage lock with docking indicator
Ergonomic, single finger motion docking with auto-locking feature
Horizontal airflow manifolds with tethered dual silicone end caps for ease of cleaning
5-inch diameter stainless steel casters with gray polypropylene wheels with sealed ball bearings and four foot-operated brakes
Rear exhaust and supply plenum configurations for single-sided IVCs, or same side exhaust and supply plenum configurations for double-sided IVCs
4-inch diameter vertical supply and 4-inch diameter vertical exhaust plenums with back and bottom door access
304 stainless steel, welded frame construction, utilizing both square and rectangular structural tubing
Cage air tubes are 304 stainless steel
Automatic watering available
Row and column identification labels
Model number and serial number identification labels
Compatible with all configurations of EcoFlo™ blowers
Compatible with WiVarium Plus™ and Wi-Com Vantage™
Compatible with Sentinel™ EAD® Colony Health Monitoring system
Compatible with Wi-Com Sensus™ Animal Inventory System
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COMPONENTS – VENTILATED SYSTEM: NEXGEN 1800
Cage
Chew Guard / Feeder
Cardholder
Top
Bottle
Cage System with Hanging Feeder23.161 in x 11.253 in 16.228 in
Floor space: 279 in2
480 mL | 1.20 lbs (filled)Item # PC16BHT (bottle)
Item # SPL48RS-18W (spin-on lid)
All dimensions shown (Width x Height x Depth)
3 in x 5 in VerticalItem # VH35P9-8
(also available in 3 in x 4 in Item # VH34P9-8)
3 in x 5 in HorizontalItem # HH35P9-8
(also available in 3 in x 4 inItem # HH34P9-8)
External Bottle TopOptional Filter Guard available
22.511 in x 6.736 in x 15.938 in | 4.10 lbsItem # 231235 (with locks)
Hanging Feeder: Food capacity: 2.65 lbs
5.065 in x 7.282 in x 4.196 in 1.44 lbs | Item #: 232135
Chew Guard21.778 in x 0.00 in x 15.250 in
0.75 lbs | Item #: 230241
Cage23.161 in x 7.641 in x 15.531 in | 5.40 lbs
Item # 317054
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SPECIFICATIONS – VENTILATED SYSTEM: NEXGEN 1800
Notes
Ergonomic handles on side of cage for ease of handling
Optional top panel
Optional bumpers may change dimensions
Multiple blower configurations
Size
Depth (A)
Width (B)
Height1 (C)
Height1,2 (D) Matrix
Sides
Weights3 (loaded)
Weights3 (unloaded) Animal
Capacity ACHSupply Air Exhaust Air
(+)Exhaust Air
(–)Energy
UseHeat Load
in in in in Col. Row lbs lbs CFM CFM CFM Watts Watts
5-inch Casters
10 24.5 50.506 66.816 67.972 2 5 1 420 205 10 60 14 11 18 20.5 18.5
15 24.5 74.101 66.816 67.972 3 5 1 440 212 15 60 22 17 28 21.4 19.3
20 35.0 54.675 66.816 67.972 2 5 2 510 249 20 60 29 22 36 27.3 24.6
30 35.0 78.270 66.816 67.972 3 5 2 630 300 30 50 36 27 45 29.1 26.2
Note: a.) Airflow at sea-level b.) Rack weight without blowers, animals, bedding or watering c.) Airflow tolerance ± 10 % d.) Other configurations available. 1 Height includes casters. Add 9.74 inches to 11.70 inches for rack mounted blowers 2 Height includes removable runners and collars 3 All weights are approximations
C ± .125 inD ± .200 in
A ± .062 in
B ± .125 in
A ± .062 in
B ± .062 in
D ± .200 inC ± .125 in
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External Dimensions Internal Dimensions
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279 in2
14.17 in20.47 in
10.75 in
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11.253 in
16.228 in
23.161 in
11.253 in
16.228 in
23.161 in
11.253 in
16.228 in
23.161 in
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Cage
0 0
3.898 in (1)
10.551 in (5)
21.693 in (10) 18.858 in (10)
22.551 in
3.897 in
1.653 in TYP.
15.938 in
6.736 in
7.641 in
15.534 in
3.976 in TYP.
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7.641 in (1)
23.622 in (5)
23.161 in
SPECIFICATIONS – VENTILATED SYSTEM: NEXGEN 1800
External Bottle Top