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Half Guard for Litter-Robot 4
Half Guard for Litter-Robot 4
$39.99
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Half Guard for Litter-Robot 4
$39.99
REQUIRED: This Guard requires you have a mini fence that you get from Litter-Robot (it may have come with your LR4).
Half Guard for the Litter-Robot 4!
- Our Guard for the LR4 attaches to the included fence securely with clear adhesive so that even with vigorous pawing it stays in place.
- Guard helps with getting your kitty fully into the LR4 to stop them from hanging their bum’s over the edge of the LR and pooing or peeing outside of the LR4.
- Helps with stopping litter tracking by slowing your cat’s departure from the LR and making them step on the step to help brush off litter from paws.
- Helps stop your kitty from digging litter out of the LR on to the floor.
- Available in three color, Crystal Clear, Glossy/Matte White or Glossy Matte Black to perfectly match your LR4!
Ships in about 1-2 weeks
Color Gallery - View photos of all our color options!This is an aftermarket product made and supported by LR Things and not an original Litter-Robot accessory.
Ships in about 1-2 weeks
Product Description
REQUIRED: This Guard requires you have a mini fence that you get from Litter-Robot (it may have come with your LR4).
It’s finally here, the LR Things Half Guard for the Litter-Robot 4! Available in three colors, Crystal Clear, Glossy/Matte Black and Glossy/Matte White to perfectly match your LR4. Our solution to the diggers and the kitties that don’t know to get their bums all the way inside the LR uses the fence that is included with your LR4 to securely attach our LR4 Guard to the front rim of the Litter-Robot. Watch our quick intro video to see it in action! Everything you need for a quick install is included with every order.
INSTALLATION NOTE: For White & Black: You will need to decide if you want the glossy side or the matte side to show when you are attaching your Guard to the fence and you will not be able to change it later unless you want to remove the adhesive.
13 reviews for Half Guard for Litter-Robot 4
How does 3D printing work?
Every 3D printer builds parts based on the same main principle: a digital model is turned into a physical three-dimensional object by adding material a layer at a time. This where the alternative term Additive Manufacturing comes from.
3D printing is a fundamentally different way of producing parts compared to traditional subtractive (CNC machining) or formative (Injection molding) manufacturing technologies.
In 3D printing, no special tools are required (for example, a cutting tool with certain geometry or a mold). Instead the part is manufactured directly onto the built platform layer-by-layer, which leads to a unique set of benefits and limitations
From here, the way a 3D printer works varies by process. For example, desktop FDM printers melt plastic filaments and lay it down onto the print platform through a nozzle (like a high-precision, computer-controlled glue gun). Large industrial SLS machines use a laser to melt (or sinter) thin layers of metal or plastic powders.
The available materials also vary by process. Plastics are by far the most common, but metals can also be 3D printed. The produced parts can also have a wide range of specific physical properties, ranging from optically clear to rubber-like objects.
Depending on the size of the part and the type of printer, a print usually takes about 4 to 18 hours to complete. 3D printed parts are rarely ready-to-use out of the machine though. They often require some post-processing to achieve the desired level of surface finish. These steps take additional time and (usually manual) effort.
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| Weight | 0.39 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 15 × 5 × 1 in |
Installation was easy, and it looks high quality. Just a bit pricey but it will be worth it if it works.
I was concerned that the guard would be too high for my elderly cat, but she was able to get in about the same as she did before this guard. I did find a pet stairs on Amazon (Pet Gear brand) that fits really well with the LR4 and this guard, and that has helped too.
I do think there is room for improvement, however. I wish the top of the guard had an angled piece that could help direct urine towards the inside of the litter robot instead of letting it drop on the lip of the robot. I think this would help a good deal in keeping the urine inside.
Packaging was top notch as well.
Litter Robot should take a few cues from LRThings…
The guard fits perfectly, and is super easy to install (it took me all of 20 minutes, including the wait time for the glue to set). I can’t recommend this product enough if you’re having similar issues.