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INNOVATIVE ANIMAL CARE
PRODUCTS
BY PROFESSIONALS FOR PROFESSIONALS
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FOR VETERINARY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
- MOST SIZES IN STOCK NOW
- 3 YEAR WARRANTY AFTER YOU BUY
- FREE TRIAL OFFER FOR NEW CUSTOMERS
- HERSHEY CHOCOLATE BROWN
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Complete run covers can save your facility a lot of time
in sanitation procedures. The mesh allows most of the fecal
matter to fall through onto the floor below, which can then
be washed down the drain quickly and as often as necessary,
without removing the animals. In addition to this, RACS
complete run covers provide a wall-to-wall resting area
which is clean, warm and dry. This illustration depicts
one of the most requested designs, which features clean
lines, great strength to weight ratio, one-piece construction
which is coated in its entirety after welding, and will
provide years of service. Once your facility's requirements
are known, a custom run cover can be designed to fit your
objectives as well as your budget.
NOW AVAILABLE IN COATED ALUMINUM
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RESTING
BENCHES & GUTTER COVERS |
Many animal hospitals have deep, unprotected gutters in the
rear of dog runs. A bench can be constructed to cover the
gutter and, if so desired, can provide an area for the patient
to lie during cleaning procedures. The resting bench/gutter
cover concept is the finest solution for the gutter problem.
The bench can be made any size, and may be free standing or
attached to the wall. RACS has provided many benches to meet
requirements of the USDA, AAHA and other private organizations.
rackS will design the bench so that fecal material can be
washed underneath without lifting or moving the bench.
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If you are planning to build a new animal care facility
or simply remodel your existing runs, we can help you design
the most efficient animal housing available. The cost of your
run and gutter covers can be recouped in labor savings within
a few years of use.
- RACS are oven cured...our coating process provides the
most durable, hardest coating available...90 durometer
plus, for a smoother less porous surface and more durable
surface.
- RACS coated floors will not chip, crack or peel.
- Compare a RACS sample to any other coated floor. You
will see and feel the important difference immediately.
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Plastisol
is a vinyl compound coating, which is used to dip coat metal
floors and other products. Plastisol is liquid until cured.
There are numerous differing qualities of plastisol used
to coat cage flooring in our industry. The primary indicator
of quality is called durometer, which measures the hardness
of the cured product. Racs products use a 90+ durometer
plastisol, which is the highest in the cage flooring industry.
Things
to look for as a measure of the quality of the plastisol
coating
- The hardness
of the coating - if the surface is easily dented by your
fingernail, it is of low durometer and will be easily
damaged by animals.
- The texture
of the surface - if the surface is shiny, but tacky to
touch, odds are it will also be soft and easily dented.
This is a lower quality plastisol coating, will be hard
to clean and will have a short life span.
- The smoothness
of the surface - if the surface appears dull and/or feels
slightly rough as you slide your fingers over it, the
coating is more porous. This is an indication of a lower
quality plastisol, cured in salt brine or at a lower heat
level. The porousness will make the product harder to
clean, and the quality issues will shorten the life span
of the product.
Ralph McGrew, D.V.M.
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FLOORS ARE BUILT TO LAST |
RACS coated floors are the only ones in the veterinary/research
industry using a six-step coating process. This process assures
RACS floors will be strong and durable, even in the most demanding
environment. The six steps include:
| 1.) Degreasing. Metal is
thoroughly cleaned before coating, assuring a strong
bond between the PVC coating and the metal substrate. |
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| 2.) The metal is thoroughly
coated with a primer especially formulated for PVC coatings. |
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| 3.) The primer is baked at
high temperatures preparing a surface that is perfect
for accepting the PVC coating. |
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| 4.) The metal is then fully
immersed in liquefied PVC. |
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| 5.) The coated floor is oven-cured
for an extended period. Cured surfaces are smoother
and better resist bacterial growth. Uniform curing creates
stronger adhesion to the metal for a tougher surface
and greater wear resistance. |
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