# ARES Scientific: Applied Research Equipment \- Specialists Your Reliable Partner For Scientific Products

> ARES Scientific is a scientific equipment supplier offering innovative and reliable equipment from the best manufacturers\. Get a quote now\.

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## Posts
- [Undercounter vs\. Freestanding Laboratory Washers: Which is Right for Your Lab?](https://aresscientific.com/undercounter-vs-freestanding-laboratory-washers-comparison/)
- [5 Ways to Increase Vivarium Capacity Without Facility Expansion](https://aresscientific.com/increase-vivarium-capacity-without-expansion/)
- [Water vs Air vs Gel Jacketed CO2 Incubators Guide](https://aresscientific.com/water-air-gel-jacketed-co2-incubators/)
- [Laboratory Glassware Washer Maintenance Guide](https://aresscientific.com/laboratory-glassware-washer-maintenance-guide/)
- [Complete Guide to Selecting Animal Caging Systems for Research Facilities \[2026\]](https://aresscientific.com/complete-guide-selecting-animal-caging-systems-2026/)

## Products
- [Mopec Ventilated Cabinets](https://aresscientific.com/product/mopec-ventilated-cabinets/): Maximize your storage potential with Mopec's ventilated cabinets \- the ultimate solution for items that require proper ventilation\. Simply attach the cabinets to your building's exhaust system for hassle\-free installation\. Choose from two premium options \- solid stainless steel or solid glass hinged doors \- for an attractive and secure storage solution\. Keep your belongings safe and clean with Mopec's innovative ventilated cabinets\.
- [ARES OptiMice Loft Mouse Cage Enrichment](https://aresscientific.com/product/animal-care-systems-optimice-rack/): \<p\>The \<strong\>Optimice Loft mouse cage enrichment\</strong\> \(Part No\. C43261\) is a multipurpose \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/"\>vivarium enrichment accessory\</a\> designed to expand usable cage space and support the psychological well\-being of laboratory mice housed in \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/rodent\-caging/environmentally\-controlled\-caging\-systems/"\>individually ventilated cage \(IVC\) systems\</a\>\. Compatible with all OptiMice caging and most auto\-watering cage systems, the loft fits snugly into the front\-left corner of the cage and is secured by the cage top, adding 19 square inches \(122 sq cm\) of floor area to bring total usable cage floor space to 94 square inches — without interfering with feeders, internal water bottles, or Blockparty cage bottom assemblies\.\</p\>
\<p\>Designed to meet \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/partnerships/animal\-care\-systems/"\>Animal Care Systems\</a\> Optimice, Ergomice, and SMART System cage standards, the Optimice Loft gives mice the ability to segregate cage space for nesting, play, social avoidance, and refuge\-seeking — behavioral needs recognized by the \<em\>Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals\</em\> and relevant to IACUC environmental enrichment programs and \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/"\>AAALAC accreditation\</a\> compliance\. The loft also serves a critical welfare function in male mouse colonies: it provides an elevated refuge that allows subordinate or targeted animals to escape an alpha male, reducing injury risk from aggression and bullying without requiring cage separation\.\</p\>
\<p\>Multiple entry and exit ports on both the upper platform and the sheltered space beneath allow uninhibited movement and quick access during cage change procedures\. The loft is molded from high\-temperature polysulfone autoclavable to 285°F \(140\.5°C\), compatible with standard vivarium sterilization workflows and the full \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/rodent\-caging/"\>Optimice cage component\</a\> line\. ARES Scientific is an authorized distributor for Animal Care Systems, ensuring genuine products with full manufacturer warranty\.\</p\>
- [ARES OptiMice II High\-Density IVC Rack System](https://aresscientific.com/product/animal-care-systems-optimice-rack/): The OptiMice II represents a breakthrough in \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/rodent\-caging/environmentally\-controlled\-caging\-systems/"\>individually ventilated cage systems\</a\>, delivering the industry's highest animal density at 110 cages per square meter while maintaining backward compatibility with existing OptiMice cages\. This state\-of\-the\-art IVC system utilizes convection\-assisted, low\-velocity, one\-pass airflow technology to provide rodents with gentle ventilation that ensures maximum comfort in an ideal, low\-stress living and breeding environment—all without motors or blowers that can introduce unwanted noise, vibrations, and odors into \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/"\>animal vivarium facilities\</a\>\.

Designed for research institutions, pharmaceutical laboratories, and academic facilities requiring optimal space utilization, the OptiMice II IVC rack offers exceptional flexibility with options for both water bottle and automated watering configurations\. The system's passive airflow design eliminates mechanical components, reducing maintenance requirements while creating quieter holding rooms that promote better animal welfare and more reliable research outcomes\. Each rack accommodates 110 mouse cage assemblies complete with high\-flow filters, feeders, cage card holders, and water supply systems, making it an ideal solution for high\-density \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/product\-category/animal\-vivarium\-equipment\-and\-supplies/rodent\-caging/"\>rodent housing\</a\> programs\.

The OptiMice II's reinforced polymer carousel and stainless steel construction withstand rigorous autoclave and dry\-heat sterilization cycles, while the innovative single 4\-inch exhaust hose connection simplifies installation and maintains proper ventilation throughout the facility\. Special antivibration, low\-noise casters ensure smooth transport between rooms without disturbing animals, and the system's efficient design supports sustainable laboratory operations by requiring no electrical power for individual rack operation—aligning with modern \<a href="https://aresscientific\.com/leed\-certification\-vivariums\-sustainable\-research/"\>LEED certification goals\</a\> for research facilities\.
- [Air Sentry® V3 Low Flow Laboratory Fume Hood](https://aresscientific.com/product/air-sentry-v3-low-flow-laboratory-fume-hood/): The Air Sentry® V3 Low Flow is designed for work that requires a fume hood with a reduced airflow, including working with powders and precision weighing equipment\. These units are ideal low flow applications that require face velocities of 60\-80 FPM through a vertical sash opening of fewer than 20 inches\. The units come in four standard widths and various options to customize them for a specific workspace\.
- [Air Sentry® High\-Performance Laboratory Fume Hood](https://aresscientific.com/product/air-sentry-high-performance-laboratory-fume-hood/): Air Sentry® laboratory fume hoods are designed for high\-performance projects, providing the highest levels of safety, energy efficiency, and performance\. The Air Sentry® fume hood provides better containment when compared to traditional fume hoods\.

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## Product categories
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## Product Size
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