NexGen Rat 1800 Tall IVC Rack with automatic watering
Allentown NexGen IVC rack with increased tier spacing for NexGen Rat 1800 Tall cages, which allow rats to stand upright. It also accommodates standard NexGen Rat 1800 cages, supplies HEPA-filtered air to every cage, and operates under positive or negative pressure. This automatic-watering version connects to the facility's central watering system.
NexGen™ Rat 1800 Tall™ IVC Rack – Individually Ventilated Cage Rack for Tall Rat Cages
The NexGen™ Rat 1800 Tall™ IVC Rack is part of the Allentown NexGen™ IVC system. Its increased tier spacing of 356 mm accommodates NexGen™ Rat 1800 Tall cages, whose 303 mm internal height, together with enrichment options, allows rats to stand upright. The rack also accommodates standard NexGen™ Rat 1800 cages, so both cage types can be used in one system.
This version is designed for automatic watering: each cage position has a removable stainless steel drinking valve. The rack is a component of the Allentown NexGen™ IVC system and must be connected to the facility's central automatic watering system. A version for bottle 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
- Rack design accommodates both NexGen Rat 1800 Tall and standard Rat 1800 cages
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
| Cat. no. | Configuration (columns × tiers) | Cages | W × D × H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REH8P012CD-1110 | Single-sided, 3 × 4 | 12 | 1882 × 622 × 1621 |
| REH8P024AD-1108 | Double-sided, 3 × 4 | 24 | 1882 × 889 × 1621 |
Height includes casters. Add 247–297 mm for a rack-mounted blower. Dimensions may vary with optional bumpers.
Compatible Cages
NexGen™ Rat 1800 Tall and NexGen™ Rat 1800 cages – automatic-watering versions.
Applications of the NexGen™ Rat 1800 Tall™ IVC Rack
- Rat housing allowing bipedal posture, in line with welfare and enrichment requirements
- Behavioral and welfare-focused studies in rats
- Long-term studies with enrichment
- Facilities using both Tall and standard Rat 1800 cages
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.
