Laboratory Animal Professionals Control the Outcome NATURE vs. NURTURE Laboratory Animal Professionals Control the Outcome

The Right Stuff Controlled outcomes start with defined habitats using the RIGHT STUFF Bedding enrichment and everything needed to promote naturalistic behaviors 5/3/2019

Sustainability Adaptive and flexible to evolving caging and bedding and enrichment 5/3/2019

Synchronic Network Active Protocol 5/3/2019

Synchronic Network Active Protocol Bring cage processing together with a “SNAP” 5/3/2019

Cage Processing Efficient cage processing begins with… 5/3/2019

Cage Processing Vacuum bedding removal Efficient cage processing begins with… 5/3/2019

Vacuum Waste Bedding System VBRS9400 Waste Removal System SCD6800 Dumpstation 5/3/2019

Vacuum Waste Bedding System Self-contained Shares the footprint with compactor or dumpsters Skid pack Factory pre-assembled Factory acceptance tested Eliminates utility room Ozone odor-controlled exhaust HEPA filtration 5/3/2019

Vacuum Waste Bedding System Clean Efficient Uses 1/20th the energy of competitive systems Transfers over 1000 cages/hour Distances exceeding 750 ft. 10HP vacuum blower 5/3/2019

Vacuum Waste Bedding System SCD6800 Self-contained dump stations Smart Communicate with The vacuum waste system Other dump stations in multi-port systems Process spent cage materials for uniformity Separate materials not meant for wastes cycle Self-cleaning programs 5/3/2019

Wash Systems 5/3/2019

Wash Systems SL1200 Tunnelwashers Highly effective cage cleaning Unmatched up-times Efficient energy use Processes: cages, cage tops, wire lids, water bottles 5/3/2019

Wash Systems SL1200 Tunnelwashers Robust, reliable, efficient 5/3/2019

Sorting Conveyors When washing more than cages 5/3/2019

Sorting Conveyors When washing more than cages Automatically detect and sort to the side Cage tops, wire lids, water bottles Enables your Tunnelwasher to process more than just cages 5/3/2019

Sorting Conveyors 5/3/2019

Vacuum Bedding Dispensing Systems 5/3/2019

Vacuum Bedding Dispensing Systems Dispense all bedding types Select enrichment Fully automated Unmatched up-times 5/3/2019

Delivery and Dispensing System 5/3/2019

Delivery and Dispensing System VBDS4900 Vacuum Bedding Dispensing System Fully self-contained Vacuum bedding transport receiver automatically receives bedding on demand Electronically measures cage sizes Automatically adjusts the amount of bedding to cage size 5/3/2019

Delivery and Dispensing System 5/3/2019

Bulk Bag Bedding Storage Saves space Saves time Low energy use Increases efficiency 5/3/2019

Bulk Bag Bedding Storage Dual bulk bag system with cross-over Provides uninterruptable bedding supply 5/3/2019

Synchronic Network Active Protocol 5/3/2019

Synchronic Network Active Protocol Bring cage processing together with a “SNAP” 5/3/2019

“SNAP” Synchronic Network Active Protocol Brings cage processing together An inter-component communication intra-net Display screens alert status of remote components Synchronized component operation capability Enhances labor efficiencies Cuts energy consumption Reduces peak utility demands Can be applied to non or indirect cage processing systems Such as autoclaves, bottle washers, rack washers, etc. Cuts energy consumption and reduces peak utility demands 5/3/2019

Objectives of Automation Free up assets for value added activities Gain efficiencies Lower costs Attract funding 5/3/2019

Design Philosophy Methodology High through-put Semi-discontinuous dense phase or poly-dense phase conveying Widely used and well understood Highly efficient, low energy consumption vs. material transported Small diameter conveyor lines (2”), ease of MEP Operates in a narrow range of vacuum pressure No separation of materials High through-put 300 to 1200 cages per hour 5/3/2019

Design Philosophy Compact Robust Combines dispensing, cage flipping, vacuum conveying, dust containment True automation in a footprint smaller than an old style bedding dispenser Robust Up time is everything 5/3/2019

Design Philosophy Operator well-being Versatile Ergonomic, clean, dust and allergen free Engaging, encourages ownership and pride Versatile Wide range of materials and conditions Multiple types and sizes of caging Accommodate new and evolving bedding 5/3/2019

VBDS4900 5/3/2019