The cage/rack manufacture installs the manifold and valves for proper alignment to insure a secure and leak free connection. Each cage/rack manufacture provides either a mounting grommet for attaching the valve to the cage, or grommet which allows the valve to penetrate the cage. The photos show some eThe cage/rack manufacture installs the manifold and valves for proper alignment to insure a secure and leak free connection. Each cage/rack manufacture provides either a mounting grommet for attaching the valve to the cage, or grommet which allows the valve to penetrate the cage. The photos show some examples.xamples.The cage/rack manufacture installs the manifold and valves for proper alignment to insure a secure and leak free connection. Each cage/rack manufacture provides either a mounting grommet for attaching the valve to the cage, or grommet which allows the valve to penetrate the cage. The movie show a example of rack type valve assembling system.
OPTION 1: Cage Mounted Valves provides the means of sterilizing the valve with the cage each time the cage is changes. Facilities that are working under strict barrier conditions consider this option to be more ideal. Cross contamination between cages is reduced when multiple cages are removed from the rack and returned to there position on the rack.The recessed grommet protects the male-QD and allows stacking of cages.
OPTION 2: Rack installed Valves can be threaded onto the rack manifold or mounted with the quick-disconnect feature for easy removal and cleaning. Facilities have chosen this option for facilities that are working under conventional housing. A spring activated port allows the valve to enter the cage, providing valve access to the animal. When the cage is removed from the rack, the port closes.