Treadmills

Life Science

Treadmills

Columbus Instruments treadmills are state-of-the-art systems engineered for automated, non-invasive monitoring of laboratory animal activity, delivering precise and reliable data for physiology and behavior research.

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Product Description

Discover the Columbus Instruments Treadmill, featuring the versatile Exer 3/6 and the advanced Metabolic Treadmill, designed to enhance your research in exercise physiology and metabolism. The Exer 3/6 Treadmill offers adjustable speed and incline settings with the ability to run up to six animals independently, providing unparalleled control and flexibility for diverse experimental needs. The Metabolic Treadmill integrates real-time metabolic analysis, allowing for simultaneous measurement of oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production during exercise, making it ideal for studies on energy expenditure and respiratory exchange. Together, these treadmills provide comprehensive solutions for researchers looking to explore animal metabolism and exercise performance with precision and efficiency.

Treadmill Types

Exer 3/6

Versatile multi-lane treadmill for general exercise and comparison.

Metabolic

Single lane isolated treadmill for paired exercise and metabolic studies.

Exergait

Designed with a clear belt and green backdrop for animal gait video observation.

Exer 3/6 Treadmill

Stimulus Detection for Proficient Lane Individualization

Through a stimulus detector add-on, track and record the number of stimuli each individual subject receives, even with multiple subjects sharing the same belt. Missed distances while on the stimulus grid get automatically subtracted from that lane’s total, allowing for further subject differentiation. Additionally, stimuli for any lane can be stopped with a pre-set threshold, enhancing the welfare of exhaustion studies.

Tool-Free Belt Removal

Engineered for convenience, the Exer 3/6 features a removable side panel with thumb screws and tension release, enabling quick belt changes in minutes. This user-friendly design not only facilitates easy cleaning and switching between species but also sets it apart as the only dual-species treadmill on the market.

Efficient Adjustable Inclination for Enhanced Protocols

Designed for ultimate flexibility, the Exer 3/6 features both manual and automatic inclination options to adapt to diverse research protocols. Auto inclination allows you to easily simulate rocky terrain by adjusting the angle and rate of incline. For consistent, continuous adjustments throughout your study, the manual bar offers precise 5-degree increments.

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

Automated protocol scheduling

Ensure reliable performance with customizable protocols using CI-Link software. Tailor speed, inclination, and stimulus settings to fit the unique needs of your study. Save and share multiple protocols across subject groups or research labs with ease. During experiments, monitor real-time data alongside preset protocols to optimize your workflow and catch any discrepancies instantly, ensuring accurate and efficient results every time.

Metabolic Treadmill

Precision-Driven Calorimetry

The Oxymax system enhances the metabolic treadmill's ability to deliver precise O2 and CO2 measurements with unmatched accuracy. Enclosed in a sealed compartment, a dual-purpose fan ensures optimal airflow and prevents subject overheating. With Oxymax, continuous measurements at user-defined intervals guarantee that all relevant data from your experiment is captured.

Accurate Heart Rate and Core Body Temperature Monitoring

Oxymax and the Metabolic Treadmill have set the gold standard for VO2 max measurements in mice and rats. Capturing accurate telemetric data on a treadmill, however, has traditionally been challenging due to static and motor electrical noise. This challenge has now been overcome with the newly developed specialized antenna. This innovation delivers crystal-clear signals for core body temperature and heart rate, ensuring precise data collection even during the most rigorous treadmill tests.

Intuitive Software Scheduling

Included with any Columbus Instruments purchase, CI-Link provides seamless data integration and real-time analysis, all in one intuitive platform. Designed for maximum efficiency, CI-Link allows you to precisely customize treadmill experimental protocols, from adjusting angles and speed to fine-tuning stimulus controls. The built-in analysis suite offers an intuitive graphical interface and seamless data export, delivering the insights you need at every stage of your experiment.

Exergait Treadmill

The Columbus Instruments ExerGait Treadmill is a versatile and advanced tool for precise gait analysis and motor function studies in small animals. Designed for both mice and rats, this treadmill features adjustable speed and incline settings, allowing researchers to replicate a variety of exercise conditions. The transparent belt ensures clear video capture for detailed gait analysis, while the modular design supports a range of accessories and experimental setups. Ideal for neuromuscular and rehabilitation research, the ExerGait Treadmill delivers reliable, high-quality data for your studies.