Our standard swivels are typically used with rats and mice, but work with rabbits, guinea pigs and, with a strain relief, larger animals as well. Each swivel includes a Universal Swivel-to-Tether Clamp that connects to all of our standard spring tethers. The standard swivels are manufactured in a variety of sizes, a few of which are listed below. For a complete listing of available sizes and custom orders or to select the best swivel for your application please call Harvard Apparatus Customer Service.
Every swivel is precision machined to ensure ease of rotation, durability and reliability. The design minimizes internal dead volume and eliminates stagnant regions along the fluid path. Fluids passing through the swivel touch only stainless steel tubing and special self-adjusting Teflon seals. The 61-0004 Dual Channel 22 Gauge Swivel, designed specifically for microdialysis in rats, has a quartz-lined center channel to reduce dead volume and prevent oxidization of neurotransmitters. These Swivels are fully autoclavable and can be reused hundreds of times. In fact, our single channel swivel is so durable that it comes with a lifetime warranty!
Harvard Apparatus also has a variety of complete infusion systems that contain the equipment you need to carry out an infusion study. Please visit our website for details at www.harvardapparatus.com. Custom swivels available by special order. Call for details.