Sentry SPP Mouse IVC Rack
Allentown Sentry SPP sealed, positive-pressure IVC rack for mice – isolator-level protection for germ-free, gnotobiotic, and immunocompromised animals. Features HEPA-filtered air, cages that remain sealed from the room even when removed from the rack, and battery backup.
Sentry SPP™ Mouse IVC Rack – Sealed, Positive-Pressure IVC Rack for Mice
The Sentry SPP™ Mouse IVC Rack is a sealed, positive-pressure (SPP) IVC rack from Allentown. It provides the germ-controlled environment traditionally found only in isolators while retaining the ease and flexibility of an IVC. It accommodates 48 Sentry SPP Mouse cages, each with a floor space of 537 cm².
The cages are bottle-watered, so no water installation is required.
Key Features
- Patented four-point seal: when a cage is removed, both the cage and the rack remain sealed from the room
- Positive-pressure cage operation with feedback-loop control for constant airflow
- Single-pass, constant airflow pattern that allows weekly cage changes
- Rack-level H14 HEPA filtration: HEPA-filtered supply air delivered to the animals and HEPA-filtered exhaust air
- At least 10 hours of battery backup with a redundant power source; real-time AC/battery status indicator
- Filter, blower, and power alarms via dry contacts; optional audible alarm
- Quick-release fittings for on-site HEPA certification or decontamination of the entire rack
- Same-side supply and exhaust plenums; 4″ vertical supply and exhaust plenums with rear and bottom door access
- Welded 304 stainless steel frame; fully autoclavable rack and cages
- 127 mm stainless steel casters with four foot-operated brakes
- Low noise level: 43 dBA at 1 m (ISO 7779, clean filter)
- Optional WiVarium Plus™ tablet-based blower control and rack monitoring; 12-cage Animal Transfer Unit (ATU) available
- Optional thimble connection for the removal of heat and odor
Available Configurations
| Cat. no. | Configuration (columns × tiers) | Cages | W × D × H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MENGG048JN-0530 | Single-sided, 6 × 8 | 48 | 1466 × 651 × 1708 |
Height includes casters. Dimensions may vary with optional bumpers.
Compatible Cages
Sentry SPP™ Mouse sealed, positive-pressure cages
Applications of the Sentry SPP™ Mouse IVC Rack
- Housing of germ-free (axenic) and gnotobiotic mice
- Housing of immunocompromised mice
- Microbiome research
- An alternative to isolators for animals requiring maximum protection from the environment
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 | |
|---|---|
| MENGG048JN-0530 Sentry SPP Mouse IVC Rack, Single-sided, 6 columns × 8 tiers, 48 cages |
