This Rodent Activity Wheel provides
an easy, convenient method
for measuring lab rodents’ physical
activity in response to chemical
or environmental stimuli. It is
especially useful for research
involving circadian rhythms or
pharmaceutical testing. The Rodent
Activity Wheel and Cage
package comes complete with: stainless steel activity wheel, wheel hub
and support, sheet and activity wire lids and polycarbonate cage with
cut away bottom and stainless steel floor grid.
The Activity Wheel allows the animal to exercise voluntarily. It has
long-lasting, low-friction Teflon TFE bushings for quiet, smooth action.
The stainless steel hub and support rod provide strength and durability
and the wide wheel allows small to large animals to exercise. A
Magnetic Switch with LCD Counter is available as an accessory for
recording animal activity on the Wheel, counted as wheel revolutions.
The Magnetic Switch can be used with both the rat and mouse wheels.
The clear polycarbonate Cage has glass-like clarity and excellent impact
strength. The cut-out bottom allows changing of bedding and removal
of excreta without disturbing the animal. (Meets NIH floor space
requirements for a single rodent). A solid stainless steel lid covers the
opening at the edge of the Activity Wheel while a wire lid with exclusive
lid locks fasten securely to the cage body. These lids prevent the animal
from escaping. The wire lid incorporates a water bottle support with
rubber stopper guard and a U-shaped food hopper for pellets.