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Running Wheels

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Running Wheels

Custom-built home cage running wheels engineered for precise and reliable measurement of spontaneous activity in subjects.

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Product Description

Columbus Instruments' running wheels offer researchers a reliable and precise tool for studying voluntary exercise in research subjects. Designed to seamlessly fit any cage setup, these running wheels accurately measure activity levels, providing high-quality data for metabolic and behavioral studies. Built with durability and ease of maintenance in mind, these wheels feature a sturdy, easy-to-clean design that is perfect for home cage exercise. Customizable to meet various research needs, Columbus Instruments' running wheels are an essential addition to any laboratory focused on understanding animal behavior or metabolism.

Features and Benefits

Innovative Rung-less Design for Safer Animal Studies

The innovative rung-less design eliminates the risk of foot injuries commonly associated with traditional wheels. This feature ensures the utmost safety for small animals, allowing researchers to conduct studies with confidence in the well-being of their subjects. The smooth, continuous running surface provides a more natural running experience, which promotes healthier exercise behavior and more reliable research outcomes.

Textured Surface for Improved Stability and Data Collection

The textured surface of the Columbus Instruments Running Wheels offers enhanced grip for small animals, improving stability and reducing slippage during exercise. This thoughtful design feature increases participation rates and encourages sustained activity, making it an ideal choice for studies requiring long-term monitoring of voluntary exercise. The textured surface ensures that animals remain comfortable and secure, ultimately contributing to more consistent and valuable data collection.

Ultra-Low Moment of Inertia for Effortless Movement and Accurate Results

The ultra-low moment of inertia in the Columbus Instruments Running Wheels ensures smooth movements, minimizing resistance and promoting natural running behavior. By reducing the effort needed to initiate and maintain running, the ultra-low moment of inertia supports more accurate measurements of voluntary exercise patterns, providing high-quality data for any study.

Precision Ergometric Wheel for Enhanced Exercise Analysis

For more focused exercise studies, an ergometric running wheel option is available, featuring adjustable torque settings to tailor the exercise intensity to specific research needs. This advanced wheel is seamlessly integrated with the included CI-Link software package, allowing for easy presetting and customization. With this integration, researchers can precisely control and monitor exercise conditions, ensuring accurate and relevant data for a wide range of studies.

3 or 6 individual lanes for rats
Adjustable inclination
Electrical Stimulus with individual on/off switches per lane
Unique wide range of speed adjustable from 3 to 100 meters per minute.
Belt texture facilitates animal grip

Applications

Cardiovascular

Heart Disease

Neurosciences

Obesity

Physical Activity

Regenerative Medicine

Sleep Research

Specifications

Standard Mouse Wheel

  • Up to 128 wheels connected to a single PC
  • Wheel diameter: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
  • Interior diameter: 3.625 inches (9.2 cm)
  • Wheel width: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
  • Material: Polycarbonate

Columbus Instruments' running wheels offer researchers a reliable and precise tool for studying voluntary exercise in research subjects. Designed to seamlessly fit any cage setup, these running wheels accurately measure activity levels, providing high-quality data for metabolic and behavioral studies. Built with durability and ease of maintenance in mind, these wheels feature a sturdy, easy-to-clean design that is perfect for home cage exercise. Customizable to meet various research needs, Columbus Instruments' running wheels are an essential addition to any laboratory focused on understanding animal behavior or metabolism.

Citations

Papers coming soon, presently in peer review.

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Running Wheels

Metabolism:
Environmental Enclosures (Freezer/Incubator for general housing)
Exercise:
Exer 3/6 Treadmill
Metabolic & Telemetric Treadmill
Running Wheels
Neuroscience:
Exer-Gait Treadmill (gait analysis)
Foot Misplacement Apparatus (Ladder Beam Test)
Grip Strength Meter
Hot Plate Analgesia Meter
Opto-M4 (activity meter)
Opto-Varimex-5 with Auto-Track (activity meter)
Responder-X (Startle Response)
Rota-Count (Rotations counter)
Rotamex-5 (Rotarod)
Tail Flick Analgesia Meter
Volumetric Drinking Monitor
Physiology:
NIBP (Blood Pressure)
Environmental:
Micro-Oxymax (Respirometer)
Pegas 4000 (Gas mixer)
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