| Abbreviation | Plastic | Properties | Maximum Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP | Polypropylene | Opaque | Autoclavable up to 250Ā°F (121Ā°C) |
| PS | Polystyrene | Transparent, Disposable | Washable up to 180Ā°F (82Ā°C) |
| PC | Polycarbonate | Clear | Autoclavable up to 250Ā°F (121Ā°C) |
| HT | Hi-Temp Polycarbonate | Slightly Tinted | Autoclavable up to 270Ā°F (131Ā°C) |
| PLF | Polysulfone | Slightly Tinted | Autoclavable up to 270Ā°F (131Ā°C) |
| Catalog # | Compatible Ancare Bottles | Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | Compartments | Compartment Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS824BBWL | FS-100 | 18Ā½ā x 12Ā½ā x 12ā | 24 | 2ā·āāāā x 2ā·āāāā |
| SS1624BBWL | FS-101, B-101, FSPC8HT, FSPC16HT, MST16, PC8HT, PC16HT, PC9RH8.5, PC9RH10 | 18Ā½ā x 12Ā½ā x 13ā ā | 24 | 2ā ā x 2ā ā |
| SS1624BBRHWL | 18Ā½ā x 12Ā½ā x 9Ā¼ā | 24 | 2ā ā x 2ā ā | |
| SS3215BBWL | MST32 | 18Ā½ā x 12Ā½ā x 15ā ā | 15 | 3ā ā x 3ā ā |
| SS1620BBWL | PC16RH8.5, PC16RH10 | 18Ā½ā x 12Ā½ā x 13ā ā | 20 | tapered |
| SS1620BBRHWL | 18Ā½ā x 12Ā½ā x 8ā ā | 20 | tapered |
| Stopper Size | Top Diameter | Bottom Diameter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | inch | mm | inch | |
| 5 | 27 | 1-1/16" | 23 | 29/32" |
| 5.5 | 28 | 1-3/32" | 24 | 15/16" |
| 6 | 32 | 1-1/4" | 26 | 1-1/32" |
| 6.5 | 34 | 1-11/32" | 27 | 1-1/16" |
| 7 | 37 | 1-15/32" | 30 | 1-3/16" |
| 7.5 | 39 | 1-17/32" | 31 | 1-7/32" |
| 8 | 41 | 1-19/32" | 33 | 1-5/16" |
| 8.5 | 43 | 1-11/16 | 36 | 1-13/32" |
| 9 | 45 | 1-25/32" | 37 | 1-15/32" |
| 9.5 | 46 | 1-13/16" | 38 | 1-1/2" |
| 10 | 50 | 1-31/32" | 42 | 1-21/32" |
| 10.5 | 53 | 2-3/32" | 45 | 1-25/32" |
| 11 | 56 | 2-3/16" | 48 | 1-7/8" |
| Cage Type | Total Floor Area (Square Inches) | Total Floor Area (Square cm) |
|---|---|---|
| N10 Series Cage Bottom (mice) | 68 | 439 |
| AN75 Series Cage Bottom (mice) | 77 | 497 |
| N40 Series Cage Bottom (large mice & hamsters) | 153 | 987 |
| R20 Series Cage Bottom (rats & guinea pigs) | 143 | 923 |
| R70 Series Cage Bottom (rats & guinea pigs) | 267 | 1723 |
| 2000 Series Cage Bottom (rats & guinea pigs) | 310 | 2000 |
| Species | Weight (grams) | Floor Area per Animal (square inches) | Height (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse | < 10 | 6 | 5 |
| 10 - 15 | 8 | 5 | |
| 15 - 25 | 12 | 5 | |
| > 25 | > 15 | 5 | |
| Hamster | 60 | 10 | 6 |
| 60 - 80 | 13 | 6 | |
| 80 - 100 | 16 | 6 | |
| > 100 | > 19 | 6 | |
| Rat | < 100 | 17 | 7 |
| 100 - 200 | 23 | 7 | |
| 200 - 300 | 29 | 7 | |
| 300 - 400 | 40 | 7 | |
| 400 - 500 | 60 | 7 | |
| > 500 | > 70 | 7 | |
| Guinea Pig | < 350 | 60 | 7 |
| > 350 | > 101 | 7 |
