EFFECTIVE DIAMETER vs. ACTUAL DIAMETER: The unique, patented dish design of the Flying Saucer Exercise Steel Wheel produces a running surface with a diameter substantially greater than the actual wheel diameter. This greater 'Effective Diameter' allows animals to use a full length stride and stride at up to 3 full strides per second. Very fast!!! | ![]() |
Available in 3 sizes:Small WheelEffective diameter: 16-18 inches Actual Diameter: 11 inches Standard WheelEffective diameter: 20-22 inches Actual diameter: 13 3/4 inches Large WheelEffective diameter 24-26 inches Actual diameter: 15 1/4 inches |
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Flying Saucer Wheels mount to the side wall of the cage. Picture at right shows side view of cage wall mounting. General safety: Be sure to allow at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches clearance on either side of and from the front edge of the wheel. | ![]() |
All wheels ship with a bearing dust cover. The dust cover protects bearing from dust, moisture and animial urine which prolongs bearing life. | ![]() |
Large Wheel with wood support block: The large wheel extends out farther from the mounting wall than the Standard or Small Wheels. This greater distance can cause vibration (noise) of the cage wall. The wood block provides additional support to the wheel to significantly reduce vibration. The large wheel should be mounted close to the cage floor. The wood block will slide out so slide-out cage bottom trays can be removed for cleaning. | ![]() |
Solid Cage Wall Wheel Mount Option:For solid wood, plywood or melamine cage walls. This wheel stand will attach to solid cage walls up to 1 1/4" thick. It is available with all 3 sizes of wheels for an additional $10.00 and for individual order for $20.00. |
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Stand is held in place by 3 carriage bolts which extend through the solid wall. To install, hold the stand in the desired position against the solid wall. Use a pencil to mark the 3 hole positions. Drill 3 x 1/4" holes. Insert the carriage bolts through the nuts welded to the stand and then through the drilled holes. Firmly attach stand to wall by installing the 3 flat washers and the 3 x 1/4" nuts. | ![]() |
Close up of carriage bolt attaching stand to solid wall. | ![]() |
Cutaway view of carriage bolt with nut and flat washer to secure stand. Welding the nuts to the stand burns off the some of the protective zinc coating. There may be some discoloration in the weld areas over time but this will not impact the weld strength or wheel safety. Occasional light scrubbing with steel wool will help remove discoloration. | ![]() |
Wheel Size | Small Wheel | Standard Wheel | Large Wheel |
Height | 7 1/4 inches | 9 inches | 10 inches |
Width | 11 inches | 13 3/4 inches | 15 1/4 inches |
Mounting wall to front edge | 11 inches | 13 3/4 inches | 15 1/4 inches |