Sunrise Medical/Ultralight Folding Wheelchair Quickie GTX open-frame design both the swing-away and fixed-front design deliver strength with minimum frame;
Sunday, April 1, 2007

Sunrise Medical/Ultralight Folding Wheelchair

Quickie GTX

  • open-frame design — both the swing-away and fixed-front design deliver strength with minimum frame; frame design creates low-weight folding chair with rigid-chair feel
  • ultra-lightweight wheels provide a base of 3.1 pounds per chair, including a quick release axle feature
  • fold-down back rest; seat widths of 12-20 inches in 1-inch increments; seat depths of 12-22 inches in 1-inch increments

Call 800/333-4000. Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com
Circle 442 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Ki Mobility/Ultralight Folding Wheelchair

Catalyst

  • lightweight and rigid construction
  • frame design, dual interlocking crossbraces and power X-hinge to minimize unwanted movement
  • weighs 23 pounds

Call 800/981-1540. Web site: www.kimobility.com
Circle 441 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Quantum Rehab/Ultralight Wheelchair

Litestream XF

  • double X-frame folding design; flush-mount seat rails for lower seat-to-floor heights and ease of transfer
  • rear anti-tips adjustable in length to accommodate the adjustable rear seat-to-floor heights; rear seat-to-floor height as low as 14.5 inches; bi-directional leg rests; drop-in side guards; amputee axle mount; adjustable tension back
  • fully adjustable; multiple color options

Call 866/800-2002. Web site: www.quantumrehab.com
Circle 450 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Freedom Designs/Mid-Wheel Drive Wheelchair

TriPod LT

  • mid-wheel drive; propulsion wheels located at center of side frame instead of rearward or forward
  • trailing caster acts as a rolling anti-tipper to allow manuevering over small objects and low curbs
  • tubing allows for conventional hardware and seating; standard seat pan designed for easy attachment and removal of seat cushion

Call 800/331-8551. Web site: www.freedomdesigns.com
Circle 440 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

TiLite/Compact Aluminum Wheelchair

Aero Z

  • fully adjustable, compact; rigid mono-tube aluminum
  • rear seat width of 12-20 inches; rear seat depth of 12-20 inches; front seat height of 16-21 inches; rear seat height of 12 to 20 inches
  • back angle of 80-101 degrees

Call 800/545-2266. Web site: www.tilite.com
Circle 449 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Invacare/Ultralight Wheelchair

Top End Crossfire T6

  • rigid chair made of lightweight aluminum; open-frame design is custom built and offers a minimalist look
  • tapered seat width available
  • ergonomic seat option offers improved posture, pressure distribution and propulsion by building a level “sweet spot” into the frame for the user's pelvis

Call 800/333-6900. Web site: www.invacare.com
Circle 443 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Cosco/Lightweight Wheelchair

Adepta Medical

  • steel and aluminum construction
  • elevated, quick-adjust foot rests; mag wheels; desk arms
  • 300-pound weight limit

Call 866/623-3782. Web site: www.adeptamedical.com
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Graham-Field/Heavy-Duty Folding Wheelchair

Everest & Jennings Paramount

  • chrome steel frame with double crossbraces, dual axles and front and rear slide posts
  • removable arms with black arm pads; black embossed, padded, leatherette seat and back upholstery; swing-away foot rests or elevating leg rests with aluminum foot plates
  • 22- or 24-inch seat width; 18-inch seat depth; 500-pound weight capacity

Call 800/347-5678. Web site: www.grahamfield.com
Circle 446 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Colours Wheelchair/Ultralightweight Wheelchair

Razor-Blade

  • minimal custom frame configuration
  • adjustable center of gravity
  • front-end tear-drop extruded design; optional ergonomic seating system

Call 800/892-8998. Web site: www.colourswheelchair.com
Circle 445 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Dalton Medical/Lightweight Wheelchair

Jaguar

  • dual axle positioning for adult and hemi seat heights
  • lightweight, padded black nylon upholstery
  • swing-back arms; weighs less than 32 pounds

Call 972/418-5129. Web site: www.daltonmedical.com
Circle 448 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Merits Health Products/Lightweight Wheelchair

L200 Travel-Ease Series

  • weight of wheelchair without front riggings is less than 34 pounds
  • dual axles for converting to hemi-height wheelchair; backrests designed for easy assembly and disassembly
  • swing-away foot rests with heel loops; available in red and blue

Call 239/772-0579. Web site: www.meritshealth.com
Circle 444 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

American Bantex/Wheelchair

Derby

  • tig-welded frame; oversized brake handles
  • aluminum foot plates
  • many universal components to help manage inventory and cost

Call 800/633-3545. Web site: www.americanbantex.com
Circle 439 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.