• Reduces labor, scientific variables, operating costs, and
   ergonomic issues.
• Reliable, efficient, computer-controlled operation
• Ergonomic touch screen control panel
• Castors provide portability and ease of movement
• Numerous built-in engineering safety features
• No special water hookups are needed
• A convenient method to produce emergency water supplies
• No special water hookups are needed
• Generate up to 600 pouches an hour (10 per minute)
• Produces either 8 oz. (236 ml) or 13 oz. (384 ml) pouches

The Hydropac AWS-2500 Pouch Machine is an automatic packaging system that produces water filled Hydropac pouches using specially formulated Hydroseal™ pouch film. Filled pouches are a convenient, reliable, and economical drinking water source for virtually all research rodents and can be stored for extended periods while maintaining water quality.

Producing up to 600 pouches an hour (10 per minute), the machine is operated through a user-friendly, touch screen control panel. Water pouch size is selectable between either
8 oz. (236 ml) or 13 oz. (384 ml) volumes. The optional Manifold Unit with Water Treatment Proportioner and Ultra Filtration Systems (Catalog #HYP-5122) helps provide consistent water pressure for the AWS-2500 to maintain pouch production and meet the water quality and microbial protection levels your research protocols require. The Water Treatment Proportioner provides a precise, simple, and reliable method for in-line injection of additives and biological controls, and the Ultra Filtration System provides the option of removing virtually all microbes from facility water. Additionally, a range of optional support equipment is available to provide reliable, efficient, and ergonomic methods of production and distribution of Hydropac pouches.

WATER REQUIREMENTS
When used with the Manifold Unit, the water connection is a 3/4” (19 mm) diameter inlet IPS (International Pipe Standard) carrying facility water supply. The AWS-2500 requires a minimum of
3 gallons (30.28 liters), up to a maximum of 11 gallons (41.63 liters) water per minute @ 40 PSI (lbs per square inch).

When the AWS-2500 is used with facility supplied water as the source, the connection requires a 3/8 OD x 1/4 ID flex line with 1/4 NPT (National Pipe Thread) industrial shape quick disconnect plug (male) from facility treated water supply. Maximum pressure: 20 PSI (lbs per square inch).

POWER REQUIREMENTS
120 VAC 50/60 Hz single-phase power, requiring a 120 VAC dedicated 20-amp circuit, 3 wire plus ground.

• Hydroseal™ film is compliant with FDA Direct Food Contact
   Guidelines 
• Patented, sterile, single-use valve minimizes
   cross-contamination risk

• Specially formulated (FDA-grade) for reliable performance
• Maintains sterile water in pouches between two week
   change-out periods
• Can maintain water quality for an extended storage period
• Eliminates the need to autoclave water by producing sterile
   pouches (when water is treated through ultrafiltration and
   proportioner)
• AWS-2500 film rolls yield approximately 2,000 water-filled
   pouches
• Transparent film allows for easy observation of pouch contents
• The pouches are ergonomic to handle, and store compactly
• Replacement film loads onto the AWS-2500 Pouch Machine in
   minutes 
• Dose or sample individual pouch contents quickly and easily
   using a silicone patches and syringe
• Fits a wide variety of wire bar lid designs (with adapters) 

When processed through the AWS-2500 Pouch Machine, Hydroseal pouch film forms, fills and hermetically seals
ready-to-use individual water pouches. Each 7-3/4” (196.9 mm for the AWS-2500) diameter roll yields approximately 2,000 individual pouches with 13 oz. (384 ml) or 8 oz. (236 ml) of water.

The specially formulated, Hydroseal Pouch Film provides exceptional sealing, flexibility, transparency, and strength.

• Patented, sterile, single-use valve minimizes
   cross-contamination risk
• Applications for mice, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs
• Weanlings can access water easily (only 2 grams of pressure
   activates the valve)
• Quick and easy installation of valve into pouch
• Drip-free design keeps cages drier
• Requires no priming
• 100 valves per disposable tray
• Fits a wide variety of wire bar lid designs (with appropriate
   adapter)
• Works with Hydropac Modular Diet Delivery Systems

The gamma irradiated sterile Disposable Valve™ delivers water from Hydropac pouches to rodents. The patented, drip-free valve minimizes the potential for cross-contamination while conserving water and helping to keep cages drier. With a 2-gram actuation force, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, mice and even weanlings can readily access water on demand. Designed for use in Hydropac Modular Diet Delivery Systems, you can also use the Disposable Valve with a wide variety of wire bar lids using an adapter. 

To install simply press a disposable valve into the stainless-steel retaining grommet, push a water filled pouch onto the valve, and the on-demand water supply is available for animals to drink. As the tip of the valve pierces the specially formulated Hydroseal pouch, it creates a drip-free seal.

• Material to produce 18,000 Hydropac pouches with valves
• 9 rolls of Hydroseal™ Pouch Film
• 18,000 Sterile Disposable Valves™ packaged in 100-count
   disposable plastic trays (60 valves per tray)
• Pallet is a thermoplastic-base recyclable material
• Compact storage footprint of 8.34 sq. ft. (.77 sq .m)
• Dimensions:  25" W x 48" D x 36" H

The AWS-2500 Master Carton provides materials to produce 18,000 Hydropac pouch and sterile Disposable Valve assemblies. Each Master Carton includes nine (9) rolls of Hydroseal pouch film and 18,000 valves. Individual rolls of pouch film are wrapped in a plastic bag and further protected by plastic end caps. The sterile (gamma irradiated) Disposable Valve is packaged in
100-count disposable plastic trays, 60 trays per box. 

A Hydropac Film Roll Lift Unit is available to transport and position film for easy loading onto an AWS-2500 Pouch Machine.

• All materials meet FDA requirements for food and beverage
   applications
• Dimensions: 31 ½” wide by 31 ½” deep by 79” high
   (800 mm x 800 mm x 2007 mm)
• 14-gallon non-corrosive metal / rubber diaphragm bladder tank
   for water storage
• 27-gallon polyethylene water capture / drainage tank

• 10-gallon protective, non-corrosive pre-dilution tank for water
   storage
• Pressure gauges to monitor water flow
• Compact design connects easily to facility water source 
• Pressure regulator prevents overpressure conditions
• Solenoid valve ensures water shut-off in the event of a
   power disruption

Provides clean, reliable drinking water for research animals with a multi-barrier approach that includes filtering facility water and treating water with chemical additives. The Manifold Unit with Water Treatment Proportioner and Ultra Filtration System permits precise injection of chemical additives and provides ultrafiltration to meet the most demanding research protocols.

Operating with water flowing through the Manifold Unit, the Water Treatment Proportioner provides a precise, reliable, nonelectric method for in-line injection of any liquid, such as diluted chlorine or other chemical additives. A 10-micron prefilter, included with the Manifold Unit, conditions facility water as it flows into the unit. Three optional filters step down from
1.2-micron, to 0.2 micron, and finally to a 0.1 sub-micron ultra-filter, for removal of microbes from facility water.

Water pressure may fluctuate according to the demands of usage throughout the facility, and a water pressure regulator and flow rate controller help the Manifold Unit provide consistent water pressure for Hydropac pouch production. Beneficial for pouch production in any environment, the manifold unit with water treatment proportioner and ultra filtration systems is optional for the AWS-2500 pouch machine.

• Convenient storage or transport of up to 30 pouches per tote
• Totes are translucent, stackable and nest compactly
• Tote footprint: 1.15 sq. ft. (0.107 m2)
• Locking tabs for optional locking

Each Tote Container stores up to 30 water filled Hydropac Pouches, providing a convenient, compact and ergonomic method for managing large or small watering needs. Totes stack securely, nest efficiently when empty and are made from translucent polypropylene for easy visibility of contents. Totes include a two-flap interlocking cover attached with stainless steel hinges and reinforced tabs for locking. Filled pouches can be stored in totes for extended periods while maintaining water quality–a convenient method for maintaining emergency water supplies. 

Designed for easy maneuvering within a facility, Tote Transport Carts are available for efficiently transporting filled totes. Tote Containers can be purchased 10 per carton (Catalog #HYP-5201) or 200 per pallet (Catalog #HYP-5202).

• For injection of liquid into a pouch
• For withdrawal of liquid from a pouch
• Self-sealing material
• Convenient and simple to use

The Silicone Patch provides a quick and convenient method for sample withdrawal or injecting precise doses of liquid into Hydropac pouches with a syringe. When pierced by a syringe needle, the material self-seals and remains sealed after removal of the needle. Each patch includes a Food and Drug Administration grade adhesive (outer ring) on one side.
The center area is free of adhesive, allowing a syringe to only penetrate the patch and pouch film materials. Apply multiple patches for multiple injections or withdrawals. Patches simply remain with the pouch for disposal. The Silicone Patch is available in quantities of 720 per carton.

For larger scale dosing, the in-line Water Treatment Proportioner offers precise administering of additives directly into the source water.