NexGen MAX Mouse IVC Rack

NexGen™ MAX™ Mouse IVC Rack – Maximum-Density Individually Ventilated Cage Rack for Mice, 12 Tiers

The NexGen™ MAX™ Mouse IVC Rack is the maximum-density rack in the Allentown NexGen™ IVC system. With 12 tiers, it increases cage density by about 20% while maintaining the same rack footprint as standard NexGen units. One rack accommodates two cage types – reusable NexGen™ MAX cages and single-use EasyCage® MAX cages (with a floor space of 523–524 cm²) – in configurations ranging from 72 to 192 cages.

This version is designed for bottle watering: no water installation is required, so the rack can be positioned and moved freely. A version for automatic watering is also available.

Key Features

• Positive- or negative-pressure rack with precision airflow control; the exhaust plenum always remains at negative pressure relative to the room
• HEPA-filtered supply air delivered to every cage through removable horizontal airflow manifolds with tethered end caps for easy cleaning
• Rear supply and exhaust plenums on single-sided racks, same-side plenums on double-sided racks; 4″ vertical supply and exhaust plenums with rear and bottom door access
• Polysulfone cage support runners with an integrated spring-operated cage lock and docking indicator
• Ergonomic, single-finger docking and undocking with automatic locking
• Welded 304 stainless steel frame and 304 stainless steel cage air tubes
• Entire rack and cages autoclavable at temperatures up to 134 °C and chemically sterilizable
• Multidirectional stainless steel casters (89 mm or 127 mm) with sealed ball bearings and four foot-operated brakes
• Row and column identification labels; optional top panel
• Compatible with all EcoFlo™ blower configurations (rack-mounted, wall-mounted, or tower)
• Compatible with Sentinel™ EAD® and Sentinel2™ colony health monitoring, WiVarium Plus™, Wi-Com Vantage™, and Wi-Com Sensus™ RFID census systems
• Accommodates both NexGen™ MAX reusable and EasyCage® MAX single-use cage systems

Ventilation and Air Pressure

An EcoFlo™ blower delivers HEPA-filtered air to every cage at 50 air changes per hour (ACH). The rack can operate with positive cage pressure (protecting animals from the room environment) or negative cage pressure (protecting staff and the room from allergens), while the exhaust plenum always remains at negative pressure relative to the room. Blowers can be mounted on the rack or wall or configured as a tower serving several racks.

Available Configurations

Height includes casters. Add 247–297 mm for a rack-mounted blower. Dimensions may vary with optional bumpers.

Compatible Cages

NexGen™ MAX High-Density Mouse cages and EasyCage® MAX single-use cages – bottle-watering versions.

Applications of the NexGen™ MAX™ Mouse IVC Rack

• Maximum-density mouse housing where the cost of floor space is critical
• Large breeding colonies and transgenic line maintenance
• Facilities using both reusable and single-use cage systems
• Preclinical studies requiring a stable, protected microenvironment

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.