One Line. The Entire Cage-Processing Workflow.
ARES Flow is ARES Scientific’s HEPA-filtered vivarium workflow line: four stations that carry a technician from the corridor door to the last bin of soiled bedding without breaking containment. ARES Air decontaminates personnel at entry, ARES Change handles cage change and transfer under ISO Class 3 air, ARES Fill dispenses bedding dust-free, and ARES Waste captures the dump. Every unit is built around the same Active Airflow Technology, so the line behaves as one system, not four purchases.
Why Facilities Standardize on ARES Flow
Vivarium Workflow Solutions, Engineered as a System
Most cage-processing rooms are assembled one purchase order at a time: an air shower from one vendor, a change station from another, a bedding dispenser from a third. ARES Flow replaces that patchwork with four stations designed to hand work to each other.
The sequence follows the technician. Personnel step into ARES Air, where 48 nozzles at 25 m/s strip dust, dander, and allergens from clothing before the barrier is crossed. Cages are opened at ARES Change, a dual-access transfer station that holds ISO Class 3 air over a 47.56-inch work area and lets two technicians work face to face. Clean cages are prepared at ARES Fill, which meters bedding to within ±4% while a dual mechanical and vacuum system pulls fines out of the room air. Soiled cages are broken down at ARES Waste, a sliding-surface disposal station that captures the dump behind triple-stage filtration and drops it into a lined 120-liter bin.
Because every station shares Active Airflow Technology, the same filter grades, comparable fan noise, and a common touchscreen interface, training transfers from one unit to the next and your facilities team maintains one line instead of four. ARES Flow products run on a standard mains plug and install plug-and-play, with no ducting or facility modification required to get a room operational.
Whether you are fitting out a new barrier facility, replacing aging change stations, or trying to bring bedding dust and allergen exposure under control in an existing suite, ARES Flow gives you a complete, coordinated answer from a single source.
01 · Enter: ARES Air
Full-body personnel decontamination at the barrier. 48 nozzles, 25 m/s, three-stage H14 HEPA filtration.
02 · Change: ARES Change
Dual-access cage change and transfer under ISO Class 3 air. Electric height adjustment, 7-inch touchscreen, red-light mode.
03 · Fill: ARES Fill
Dust-free bedding dispensing to ±4%. 240 liters of hopper capacity, two dispensing points, any free-flowing substrate.
04 · Dispose: ARES Waste
Universal-cage disposal behind triple-stage filtration. Sliding work surface, 120-liter lined bin, rack-washable parts.
The ARES Flow Line at a Glance
Four stations, one specification sheet. Use this table to size a cage-processing suite; every figure comes from the individual product specifications.
| Station | Role in the Workflow | Filtration | Footprint (W × D × H) | Noise | Controls & Notables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARES Air | Personnel decontamination at entry | Three-stage: dust filter, pre-filter, H14 HEPA; 48 nozzles at 25 m/s (82 ft/s) | Configurable: straight-through, angled, or T-passage; preassembled or flat-pack | — | Dual magnetic door locks, 3 emergency stops, redundant fans, removable floor panels |
| ARES Change | Cage change, transfer, and minor procedures | H14 HEPA with Active Airflow Technology; ISO Class 3 work zone | 63.46 × 30.39 × 64.52 in (82 in raised); 47.56 × 27 in work area | 55 dB (fans only) | Dual-access, electric height adjustment, 7-inch touchscreen, red-light mode, 15.74 in cage clearance |
| ARES Fill | Precision bedding dispensing | Dual mechanical and vacuum particulate capture with Active Airflow Technology | 45.43 × 26.38 × 77.09 in; 11.42 in max cage height | 56 dB fans only; 68 dB full duty | ±4% accuracy, 160 L + 80 L hoppers, two dispensing points, ultrasonic level sensing, 7-inch touchscreen |
| ARES Waste | Soiled bedding disposal | Triple-stage filtration with Active Airflow Technology | 47.8 × 32.3 × 77.2 in; 13.78 in max cage height; 419 lb | 57 dB (fans only) | Universal cage compatibility, sliding work surface, 120 L lined bin, locking castors, rack-washable parts |
*All units ship with a standard interchangeable mains plug and install plug-and-play. Accessories, custom configurations, and facility-specific options are available through ARES Scientific.
ARES Air: Stop Contamination at the Door
The ARES Air High-Efficiency Air Shower is the first station in the line and the one that protects everything downstream. Personnel step in, dual magnetic doors lock, and 48 strategically placed nozzles drive HEPA-filtered air at 25 m/s (82 ft/s) over clothing and skin from every angle. Dust, dander, and allergens that would otherwise ride into the barrier are captured by a three-stage filter train that ends in an H14 HEPA element rated to 0.3 µm.
ARES Change: Two Technicians, One ISO Class 3 Work Zone
The ARES Change Animal Transfer Station is built for the pace of a high-throughput cage-change day. Its dual-access design lets technicians work from either side of a 47.56 × 27 inch work surface without repositioning the unit, while H14 HEPA filtration and Active Airflow Technology hold the zone at ISO Class 3. Electrically adjustable legs move the work height from 26.22 inches to a raised 82-inch overall height, and a 7-inch touchscreen with universal icons keeps operation the same for every shift.
ARES Fill: Bedding by the Gram, Not by the Scoop
The ARES Fill Automatic Animal Bedding Dispenser turns cage preparation into a repeatable process. Ultrasonic sensors meter every fill to within ±4% across wood, paper, and corncob substrates, and two independent dispensing points let one technician fill two cages at once. A 160-liter upper hopper and 80-liter lower hopper are loaded from the top, and the 7-inch color touchscreen shows live hopper levels with alerts before you run dry. Active Airflow Technology with a dual mechanical and vacuum system pulls fine particulate out of the air at the point of dispensing, which cuts HVAC and room-filter maintenance as well as technician exposure.
ARES Waste: Contain the Dump, Then Hose It Down
Soiled bedding is where allergen exposure peaks, and the ARES Waste Animal Bedding Disposal Station is designed for that moment. Its large open work area accepts any standard rodent cage, a sliding work surface lets the technician break the cage down completely inside the airflow, and triple-stage filtration with Active Airflow Technology keeps dust and dander in the unit even while the waste bin is being removed. Doors, sides, and the work surface lift off and go through the rack washer, so sanitation is part of the routine rather than a project.
What’s Included in the ARES Flow Line
ARES Flow covers the four points in a cage-processing workflow where airborne contamination is created or carried, and pairs naturally with the cage-change, bedding, and clean-air categories below.
- ARES Air personnel air shower: HEPA-filtered entry decontamination in straight-through, angled, or T-passage configurations.
- ARES Change animal transfer station: dual-access, ISO Class 3 cage change and transfer with electric height adjustment.
- ARES Fill automatic bedding dispenser: ±4% dispensing with dust capture, dual hoppers, and two dispensing points.
- ARES Waste bedding disposal station: universal-cage disposal behind triple-stage filtration with rack-washable components.
The ARES Flow Line
ARES Waste Animal Bedding Disposal Station
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• Sliding work surface to break down complete cages within the station’s safe working env…
ARES Air High-Efficiency Air Shower
Quote• High-Efficiency Active Airflow Technology: Ensures effective removal of dust, dander, allergens, and other contaminants with an air velocity of 25 m/s (82 ft/s), rivaling market leaders.
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• Large and open work area to prevent dust, dander, and allergens from escaping
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ARES Air High-Efficiency Air Shower
Quote• High-Efficiency Active Airflow Technology: Ensures effective removal of dust, dander, allergens, and other contaminants with an air velocity of 25 m/s (82 ft/s), rivaling market leaders.
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- Room and door clearances – ARES Fill and ARES Waste stand about 77 inches tall and ARES Change reaches 82 inches fully raised; confirm door heights, elevator dimensions, and ceiling clearance before ordering.
- Cage format – check your tallest cage against each station’s clearance (15.74 in at ARES Change, 11.42 in at ARES Fill, 13.78 in at ARES Waste).
- Bedding substrate and volume – ARES Fill handles any free-flowing wood, paper, or corncob bedding; daily cage counts determine whether the standard hoppers or the XL bulk-bag model fits.
- Waste stream – the 120-liter lined bin in ARES Waste sets your bag change interval; plan bin trolley routes to the soiled corridor.
- Lighting regime – reversed-cycle or low-light protocols call for the red-light mode on ARES Change.
- Noise budget – fan-only levels run 55 to 57 dB across the line; ARES Fill reaches 68 dB at full duty with the auger and vacuum running.
- Entry configuration – ARES Air is available straight-through, angled, or as a T-passage, preassembled or flat-packed for retrofit delivery.
- Power and services – every station runs from a standard mains plug with no ducting, so the constraint is outlet placement, not mechanical work.
Plan an ARES Flow Suite: Layout, Pricing, and Specification Support
Send us your room dimensions, cage formats, daily cage counts, and bedding type. ARES Scientific will return a configured line, a footprint plan, and a quote, and can support architects and facility planners with specification documents for new construction and renovations.
Frequently Asked Questions About ARES Flow
ARES Flow is ARES Scientific’s HEPA-filtered vivarium workflow line. It has four stations that cover a cage-processing workflow from end to end: ARES Air (personnel air shower), ARES Change (animal transfer station), ARES Fill (automatic bedding dispenser), and ARES Waste (bedding disposal station). All four share Active Airflow Technology and can be specified together or added one at a time.
No. Each ARES Flow station is sold individually and works on its own. Facilities most often start with ARES Change or ARES Waste, where allergen exposure is highest, and add ARES Fill and ARES Air as budgets or renovations allow. Buying within one line keeps filters, controls, and service consistent as you expand.
Active Airflow Technology is the airflow and filtration design shared across the ARES Flow line. It directs filtered air across the work zone or, in ARES Air, at the person, and pulls particulate back through the filter train instead of letting it settle in the room. ARES Change holds an ISO Class 3 work zone with H14 HEPA filtration, ARES Air uses three filter stages ending in H14 HEPA, ARES Fill uses a dual mechanical and vacuum system, and ARES Waste uses triple-stage filtration.
No. ARES Change, ARES Fill, and ARES Waste are recirculating, plug-and-play units that run from a standard interchangeable mains plug. ARES Air is a self-contained air shower delivered preassembled or flat-pack; it is positioned at the barrier entry and needs power and floor space rather than mechanical ductwork.
ARES Waste accepts standard rodent cages up to 13.78 inches tall, ARES Change clears cages up to 15.74 inches, and ARES Fill dispenses into cages up to 11.42 inches tall. ARES Fill works with any free-flowing bedding, including wood, paper, and corncob. Send us your cage models and we will confirm fit before you order.
Fan-only noise is 55 dB for ARES Change, 56 dB for ARES Fill, and 57 dB for ARES Waste, which is comparable to a normal conversation. ARES Fill rises to 65 dB when the auger runs and 68 dB with the auger, vacuum, and fans all running.
The most useful details are room dimensions and door or elevator clearances, the cage models you run, daily cage-change volume, bedding type, whether you need red-light operation, and how many technicians work a station at once. With those, ARES Scientific can recommend a configuration, confirm footprints, and return pricing.