Motor for Rat Wheel for Physiological Research Instrumentation

The Motor for Rat Wheel for Physiological Research Instrumentation is designed to provide forced wheel running and sleep deprivation protocols with standard, narrow-gap and large rodent activity wheels. It also supports compatible legacy versions of these wheels, allowing easy transition between forced exercise and free-running configurations. The motor drive uses a non-slip drive belt and feedback-based speed control to provide reliable and consistent wheel speeds. It can be easily removed from the activity wheel for cleaning and operates with low-friction bearings. Manufactured by Atico Export with a focus on reliable performance and consistent operation for animal exercise, activity and sleep deprivation research.

Speed Range :

• 1–25 m/min

Speed Increment :

• 0.5 m/min

Drive System :

• Non-slip drive belt

Speed Control :

• Feedback-based motor speed control

Bearing Type :

• Low-friction bearings

Compatibility :

• Standard rat activity wheels
• Narrow-gap rat/mouse activity wheels
• Large rat activity wheels
• Compatible legacy activity wheels

Motor Interface & Software :

• Controlled through a compatible motor interface and software system

Voluntary Running Data Collection :

• Activity sensor/counter required for voluntary running data collection
• Increased resolution available for some scheduled events