BCU-2™ Mouse Animal Transfer Unit (ATU)
Allentown BCU-2 Mouse ATU – a mobile, sealed, negative-pressure IVC unit accommodating 12 BCU-2 Mouse cages. It maintains biocontainment conditions during animal transport or temporary housing outside the main BCU-2 rack, with HEPA-filtered supply and exhaust air and battery backup.
BCU-2™ Mouse Animal Transfer Unit (ATU) – Mobile, Sealed, Negative-Pressure Unit for Mouse Biocontainment
The BCU-2™ Mouse Animal Transfer Unit (ATU) is the mobile companion to the Allentown BCU-2 Mouse sealed, negative-pressure IVC rack. It accommodates 12 BCU-2 Mouse cages and maintains the same containment principle during transport or temporary housing: the cages operate under negative pressure, and both supply and exhaust air are HEPA-filtered, so the room and staff remain protected from allergens and infectious agents.
The unit is designed for facilities handling biohazards, where animals must be moved between containment rooms, procedure areas, or imaging suites without compromising biosafety.
Key Features
- Mobile, sealed, negative-pressure IVC unit for 12 BCU-2 Mouse cages (4 columns × 3 tiers)
- Patented four-point seal: when a cage is removed, both the cage and the unit remain sealed from the room
- HEPA-filtered supply and exhaust air (H14 HEPA filters)
- Constant airflow with feedback-loop control, providing 40 air changes per hour (ACH)
- Battery backup for operation during transport
- Uses the same BCU-2 Mouse cages (with a floor space of 537 cm²) as the stationary BCU-2 rack – no re-caging required
Specifications
| Cat. no. | Cages | Footprint W × D | Height (incl. casters) | Air changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATEGCNGB12-7x4M | 12 (4 × 3) | 1264 × 749 mm | 1224 mm | 40 ACH |
Compatible Cages
BCU-2™ Mouse Sealed Negative Pressure Cage (Cat. no. 227422).
Applications of the BCU-2™ Mouse Animal Transfer Unit (ATU)
- Transporting mice in studies involving infectious agents and biohazards
- Temporary biocontainment housing outside the main BCU-2 rack
- Moving animals between containment rooms, procedure areas, and imaging suites
- Protection of staff and the facility from allergens during transport
Distribution and Service
Animalab is the exclusive distributor of Allentown in France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Our local teams in these countries service all Allentown equipment, providing regular preventive maintenance, HEPA filter replacement, and in-warranty and post-warranty repairs.
| Product name | |
|---|---|
| ATEGCNGB12-7x4M BCU-2™ Mouse Animal Transfer Unit (ATU), 12 cages, sealed negative pressure |
