Plastic Rodent Caging Selection Chart
Mouse Cages
| Catalog Numbers |
Dimensions W" x L" x H" |
Dimensions Wcm x Lcm x Hcm |
Floor Area* Sq. in./Sq. cm |
# Mice/Cg. >25g |
Height w/ Low Top |
Height w/ High Top |
Plastic Material |
Heat Deflection |
Recommended Autoclave Temp |
Chemical Resistance |
Durability | Appearance | Flat Wire Bar Lid | Round Wire Bar Lid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max75 | 75 Sq. In. Floor | |||||||||||||
| RC71MPC | 7.25x11.5x5 | 18.4x29.2x12.7 | 75/484 | 5 | 6.5"/16.5cm | 8.25"/20.9cm | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | WL71F | |
| RC71MUD | 7.25x11.5x5 | 18.4x29.2x12.7 | 75/484 | 5 | 6.5"/16.5cm | 8.25"/20.9cm | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber | WL71F | |
| Dura Cage | 30% more material | |||||||||||||
| RC71DPC | 7.25x11.5x5 | 18.4x29.2x12.7 | 65/419 | 4 | 6.5"/16.5cm | 8.25"/20.9cm | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | WL71F | WL71R |
| RC71DUD | 7.25x11.5x5 | 18.4x29.2x12.7 | 65/419 | 4 | 6.5"/16.5cm | 8.25"/20.9cm | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber | WL71F | WL71R |
| Uni Cage | ||||||||||||||
| RC71UPC | 7.25x11.5x5 | 18.4x29.2x12.7 | 65/419 | 4 | 6.5"/16.5cm | 8.25"/20.9cm | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | WL71F | WL71R |
| RC71UUD | 7.25x11.5x5 | 18.4x29.2x12.7 | 65/419 | 4 | 6.5"/16.5cm | 8.25"/20.9cm | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber | WL71F | WL71R |
| Filter Tops | ||||||||||||||
| FT71HPC | 7.75x12x3.75 | 19.7x30.5x9.5 | NA | NA | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | ||||
| FT71HUD | 7.75x12x3.75 | 19.7x30.5x9.5 | NA | NA | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber | ||||
| FT71LPC | 7.75x12x2 | 19.7x30.5x5.1 | NA | NA | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | ||||
| FT71LUD | 7.75x12x2 | 19.7x30.5x5.1 | NA | NA | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber |
*Square inches are measured at one quarter inch above cage floor.
Rat / Guinea Pig Cages
| Catalog Number |
Dimensions W" x L" x H" |
Dimensions Wcm x Lcm x Hcm |
Floor Area* Sq. in./Sq. cm |
# Rats/Cg. >500g |
Height w/ Low Top |
Height w/ High Top |
Plastic Material |
Heat Deflection |
Recommended Autoclave Temp |
Chemical Resistance |
Durability | Appearance | Flat Wire Bar Lid | Round Wire Bar Lid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dura Cage | ||||||||||||||
| RC88DPC | 10.25x18.75x8 | 26x47.6x20.3 | 141/910 | 2 | 11"/27.9cm | NA | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | WL88R | |
| RC88DUD | 10.25x18.75x8 | 26x47.6x20.3 | 141/910 | 2 | 11"/27.9cm | NA | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber | WL88R | |
| Filter Tops | ||||||||||||||
| FT8XLPC | 10.75x19.25x3.25 | 27.3x48.9x8.3 | NA | NA | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | ||||
| FT8XLUD | 10.75x19.25x3.25 | 27.3x48.9x8.3 | NA | NA | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber |
*Square inches are measured at one quarter inch above cage floor.
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| Catalog Number |
Dimensions W" x L" x H" |
Dimensions Wcm x Lcm x Hcm |
Floor Area* Sq. in./Sq. cm |
# Mice/Cg. >25g/>100g |
Height w/ Low Top |
Height w/ High Top |
Plastic Material |
Heat Deflection |
Recommended Autoclave Temp |
Chemical Resistance |
Durability | Appearance | Flat Wire Bar Lid | Round Wire Bar Lid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dura Cage | ||||||||||||||
| RC86DPC | 10.25x18.75x6 | 26x47.6x15.2 | 147/948 | 9/7 | 9"/22.8cm | NA | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | WL86R | |
| RC86DUD | 10.25x18.75x6 | 26x47.6x15.2 | 147/948 | 9/7 | 9"/22.8cm | NA | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber | WL86R | |
| Filter Tops | ||||||||||||||
| FT8XLPC | 10.75x19.25x3.25 | 27.3x48.9x8.3 | NA | NA | Polycarb. | 265° F/129° C | Not Recommended |
Good | Excellent | Clear | ||||
| FT8XLUD | 10.75x19.25x3.25 | 27.3x48.9x8.3 | NA | NA | Polysulfone | 345° F/174° C | 300° F/150° C | Excellent | Good | Amber |
*Square inches are measured at one quarter inch above cage floor.
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