16U Rat Modular Chamber with Non-Shock Floor for Physiological Research Instrumentation

The 16U Rat Modular Chamber with Non-Shock Floor is designed for controlled operant conditioning, behavioral testing, drug discrimination and self-administration studies in rats. Its modular construction provides flexible stimulus, response and reward configurations, while the non-shock perforated stainless steel floor provides a suitable platform for behavioral experiments. Manufactured by Atico Export with quality-focused production and attention to engineering specifications for physiological research, experimental studies and scientific training.

• Designed for operant conditioning and behavioral studies in rats
• Suitable for basic operant studies, drug discrimination and drug self-administration
• Suitable for other behavioral research applications
• Can be used with or without sound-attenuating cubicles
• Compatible with ABET interface and programming systems

Materials :

• Grid rods and pan: Stainless steel
• Door, back and top: Polycarbonate
• Channel supports and filler panels: Anodized aluminum
• Base: Easily cleaned 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) matte-textured non-toxic polymer

Dimensions :

Overall :

• Length: 23.5 inch (59.7 cm)
• Depth: 13.5 inch (34.3 cm)
• Height: 15 inch (38.1 cm)

Animal Workspace :

• Length: 12.0 inch (30.5 cm)
• Depth: 10.2 inch (25.9 cm)
• Height: 12.0 inch (30.5 cm)

Grid Rod Floor :

• Rod diameter: 0.188 inch (4.775 mm)
• Rod spacing: 0.610 inch (15.494 mm) centers

• Easily removable top with four large thumbscrews
• Large stainless steel waste pan for easy removal
• Smooth pan rails eliminate gaps between the pan and modular panels
• Reduced potential distractions and easier cleaning
• Non-twisting channel supports for no-bind module removal
• Heavy-duty latch for secure and easy closing
• Perforated stainless steel non-shock floor supplied as standard
• Modular options include nose pokes
• Simple tone, tone with intensity control and variable frequency tone
• Stimulus light with or without intensity control
• Standard or extra-thick response levers
• Pellet or liquid reward
• Simple receptacle or receptacle with door
• Head entry detection
• Light module
• Compatible with 3-inch wide modular panels