Scurry Mouse Activity Wheel
Model 80820S
A complete mouse living chamber with activity wheel similar to the 80859S for rats. Features all stainless steel components, a light weight aluminum wheel, and polycarbonate tub and water bottle.
The Model 80820S Scurry Activity Wheel Chamber System is a voluntary mouse running wheel with a chamber designed for long-term studies. Currently active applications include circadian rhythm, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology, general activity studies and more!
Incorporating many features that improve animal well-being and ease maintenance of system components, the chamber includes food and water support and free access to the activity wheel. The plug-in Sensor/Counter (Model 86110) used with this chamber is easily removed for convenient maintenance as well as total chamber cleaning. Counters, Interface and Software must be ordered separately.
Features
- Uses 9.3" x 13.9" x 7.7" clear polycarbonate cage
- Stainless steel top cover lays flush onto polycarbonate cage
- All components are secured to top cover for one step removal
- Feeder and water bottle are attached to top cover allowing for easy access. Optional hopper bracket available for hopper only removal when daily weighing is required.
- Feeder has sighting slot on back to view feed level
- Removable lightweight 5" diameter anodized aluminum wheel is easy to clean and maintain and is virtually friction free running on two Rulon bearings
- Removable stainless steel vented access hatch allows for easy access to the animal
- Complete chamber can be easily disassembled for cleaning
Specifications
- Overall Dimensions: 13.9”L x 9.25"W x 7.875”H (35.3 23.5 x 20 cm)
- Weight: 5.8 lbs.
- Wheel Diameter: 5.0” ID (12.7 cm)
- Run Distance: 0.40 meters/revolution
- Wheel Drag: < 3 grams
- Run Surface:
- 38 rods 0.188” diameter on 0.4298” centers with a 0.2418” gap
- approx. 4.8 mm dia on 10.9 mm centers with a 6.14 mm gap
- 2.25" (5.72 cm) width (Inside)
