PRIMATE CHAIRS

MountainSide Innovations will be providing the Primate Chairs that were designed and originally manufactured by Crist Instrument Co. 

For over 36 years the Crist name has been associated with, and the originator of more Primate Chair Standard Models and Customizations than anyone else on the market.  Crist Instrument Co were proud to be the originators in this field, setting an unmatched benchmark of excellence that inspires others to emulate their innovative designs. While imitation is a form of flattery, Crist chairs have stood the test of time, with many still in use in labs around the world after several decades. Yes, decades!

MountainSide Innovations Primate Chairs will continue the Crist tradition in design and manufacturing to bring the highest quality, functionality, and the best Primate Chairs on the market!

Our chairs enable researchers to restrain primates effectively in a wide variety of research scenarios. 

• Our Primate chairs may be used in protocols ranging from standard vision studies to complex
  behavioral experiments.
  The numerous available styles and options, in combination with custom design options, allow our Primate chairs to fit the protocols set forth by the researcher,
• Our standard models come equipped with a variety of features, like waste tray, perch, and neck plate.
  Most of our chairs are made from polycarbonate, a plastic that is stronger than acrylic
  yet transparent
• Having a comfortable stress-free primate increases the reliability of your data.

Chair Parts (available for all Crist & MountainSide Innovation NHP Chairs)

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Non-Human Primate (NHP) restraint chairs are devices used by biologists to humanely keep NHPs in a controlled environment. The chairs are designed to restrict a primate’s movement without injuring it or having to use sedatives to keep it calm. The chair typically consists of a seat with arms and backrest that securely hold the primate in place, often using straps and Velcro closures. Chairs can also include an abdominal restraint, a head and neck brace, and a force plate, which is a metal platform used to measure physical forces the primate may apply. The chair itself may be stationary or mobile depending on its purpose and use.
Restraint chairs are used in a variety of settings. The chairs may help teach primate subjects to tolerate humans and other NHPs in close proximity, and they are commonly used in behavioral or psychosocial studies where the presence of researchers must be kept to a minimum.