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    Plastic Rodent Cages Accessories
    Alternative Design Manufacturing offers a broad selection of plastic rodent caging systems for the housing of mice, rats, hamsters and guinea pigs. Our selection of cage tops and bottoms are available in two quality plastic resins. One resin is polycarbonate (PC); the other is polysulfone in the Udel® brand (UD).

    The resin you select should be based on the degree of autoclaving, longevity and budget. This includes, but is not limited to, cage change frequency, autoclave settings, cage washing, cost factors, and general handling/storage.

    Polycarbonate (PC) is the least expensive. It is not recommended for autoclaving and is very durable. PC is clear and offers excellent visibility.

    Udel® (UD) is moderately priced and is suitable for most applications. It will not break down from exposure to very hot water and is auto clavable. The natural resin is light amber colored with excellent visibility that does not deteriorate. Alternative Design also offers Udel in low color(clear). Udel is our most demanded product and provides excellent value and dependable use for years. Udel is offered with a 2-year, pro-rated guarantee.

    All of Alternative Design’s cages are manufactured with a unique X pattern on the bottom. This distinctive X design creates a more efficient flow of the resin through the mould. This assures material evenness to the extremities and results
    Caging  
    Dura Cage Mouse Bottom  

    A heavy-duty cage with reinforced corners and thicker walls.

      Part # RC71DPC Polycarbonate
      Part # RC71DUD Udel® Polysulfone
      Cage Dimensions: 7.25"W x 11.5"D x 5"H
      20 per case

    Max 75 Mouse Bottom

    A full size cage that provides a full 75 square inches of floor space, which allows for maximum density for mice as specified by the ILAR Guide.

      Part # RC71MPC Polycarbonate
      Part # RC71MUD Udel® Polysulfont
      Cage Dimensions: 7.25"W x 11.5"D x 5"
      20 per case

    Uni Cage Mouse Bottom
    A standard size cage that is compatible with most other Uni Cages on the market regardless of the manufacturer.

      Part # RC71UPC Polycarbonate
      Part # RC71UUD Udel® Polysulfone
      Cage Dimensions: 7.25"W x 11.5"D x 5"H
      20 per case

    Low Profile Mouse Filter Top

    A low profile top with replaceable filter paper designed to fit our Dura, Uni and Max Cage bottoms.

    • Part # FT71LPC Polycarbonate
    • Part # FT71LUD Udel® Polysulfone
    • Cage Dimensions: 7.75"W x 12"D x 2"H
    • 20 per case
    • FP-R-71AD Filter Paper

    High Profile Mouse Filter Top
    A high profile top with replaceable filter paper designed to fit our Dura, Uni and Max Cage bottoms. The extra height provides more square inches per cage height and better visibility.

    • Part # FT71HPC Polycarbonate
    • Part # FT71HUD Udel® Polysulfone
    • Cage Dimensions: 7.75"W x 12"D x 3.75"H
    • 20 per case
    • FP-R-71AD Filter Paper

    Mouse Ventilated Top
    This top has two flap doors that are spring loaded. This vent top is specifically designed to work on our Gentle-Air ventilated rack system. It is a solid top with no filter or seal. The vent doors open when this cage is docked on the Gentle-Air. This top is designed to be used with our Dura and Max cages.

    • Part # VTA71PC Polycarbonate
    • Part # VTA71DUD Udel® Polysulfone

    Accessories

    Mouse Wire Bar Lids
    These wire bar lids are manufactured using 304 Quarter Hard Stainless Steel and are electro polished. The wire bars have a food hopper and accommodate our low profile water bottle. These wire bars stack very well and the handle/divider folds down for easy stacking.

    • Part # WL71R Round Rim Mouse Wire Bar Lid
    • Part # WL71F Flat Rim Mouse Wire Bar Lid
    • 20 per case

    Cage Card Holders
    The ADM cage card holders are made to either clip on or hang on the cage and hold a 3" x 5" standard index card. They are made of heavy duty 304 Stainless Steel sheet metal. Depending on the model they either show the card in the horizontal or vertical position.

    Vertical

    • Part # CH35VHM Hanging Mouse
    • Part # CH35VHR Hanging Rat

    Horizontal

    • Part # CH35HCS Clip Side
    • Part # CH35HCT Clip Top
    • Part # CH35HHM Hanging Mouse
    • Part # CH35HHR-1 Hanging Rat
    • Part # CH35HCT-SL Flip-Up Card Holder
    Bottles, Stoppers and Sipper Tubes

    Water Bottles

    All Bottles are Udel® Polysufone. Autoclavable up to 300°F (149°C).

    • WB8FS 8 oz. French Square, 8.5
    • WB8FSW 8 oz. French Square, 10.0 wide mouth
    • WB16FS 16 oz. French Square, 8.5
    • WB16FSW 16 oz. French Square, 10.0 wide mouth
    • WB9RH 9 oz. Reduced Height, 8.5 mouth
    • WB9RHW 9 oz. Reduced Height, 10.0 wide mouth
    • WB16RH 16 oz. Reduced Height, 8.5 mouth
    • WB16RHW16 oz. Reduced Height, 10.0 wide mouth

    Stoppers

    Neoprene stoppers are autoclavable, the black rubber stoppers are not.

    • NAS8.5 8.5 Neoprene Stopper
    • NAS10 10.0 Neoprene Stopper
    • BRS8.5 8.5 Black Rubber Stopper
    • BRS10 10.0 Black Rubber Stopper

    Stainless Steel Hanging Feeders

    Feeders are left hand side hanging unless otherwise specified.

    • Part # FD100M Mouse Feeder
    • Part # FD100R Rat Feeder
    The Club House™
    Enrichment Toy for Mice

    Mice can...

    • climb on it
    • hide in it
    • push it around.

    Made of autoclavable Udel® polysulfone. Available in two see through colors - Amber and Red. For high visibility of animals inside.

    • Dimensions: 3.2"W x 4.4"L x 2.25"H
    • Sized to fit into most mouse cages
    • Trapezoid shape for easy stacking in either direction
    • Small "sneak-in" opening in one end
    • Larger technician viewing opening on the other end
    • Unique club house look wood grain molded into sides
    • with "Cats Keep Out!" sign for fun
    • Part # CHE040302-A Amber
    • Part # CHE040302-R Red

    Additional Accessory Items

    • Cage Grommets
    • Cage Grommet Flap Doors
    • Filter Paper