ConvaQuip/Bariatric Wheelchair
900 XL Series
- three seat widths to choose from; custom seat widths also available
- removable armrests for transfers
- 700-pound weight capacity; custom chairs up to 850-pound capacity
Call 800/637-8436. Web site: www.convaquip.com
Circle 450 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Access Point Medical/Light Wheelchair
AXS-4 Lite
- flip-back full-length or desk-height arms; adjustable back and seat height; available in 16- and 18-inch seat widths
- 250-pound maximum capacity
- steel frame is powder coated black; nylon upholstery
Call 877/276-4463. Web site: www.accesspointmedical.com
Circle 448 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Karman Healthcare/Travel Wheelchair
Super Compact Travel Chair KM-TV10A
- aircraft-grade aluminum frame
- “fold and go;” weighs 14 pounds with foot rest
- 16-inch seat width
Call 800/805-2762. Web site: www.karmanhealthcare.com
Circle 449 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
TiLite/Rigid Wheelchair
TR
- 3-2.5 seamless aerospace grade titanium
- compact frame geometry
- color anodized components
Call 800/545-2266. Web site: www.tilite.com
Circle 447 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Drive Medical/Wheelchair Bag
Wheelchair Carry Pouch
- comes in large and standard sizes
- made of nylon
- has mesh pockets with Velcro or zipper type closure
Call 877-224-0946. Web site: www.drivemedical.com
Circle 446 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Invacare Corp./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.
Medline Industries/Lightweight Wheelchair
Excel K4 Quick Release Wheelchair
- quick-release axles allow tool-free removal of the wheels (16-inch and 18-inch)
- swing-back arms with push-button arm release; cast aluminum seat cradles
- weighs 31.5 pounds (excluding foot riggings); 350-pound weight capacity
Call 800/633-5463. Web site: www.medline.com
Circle 445 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Quantum Rehab/Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchair
Litestream
- double X-frame, bi-directional leg rests
- 56 seat sizes and dozens of customized choices
- allows users and providers numerous choices in configuration and adaptability
Call 800/800-8586. Web site: www.quantumrehab.com
Circle 444 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Freedom Designs/Low Wheelchair
SP3 Mini Series
- 10.5 inches from floor to top of seat rail
- pop-up or swing-away hangers, rigid frame or folding frame for ease of transport
- front-wheel-drive or standard configuration, sling upholstery or custom seating, removable foot rests and growth capability; choice of 24 frame colors
Call 800/331-8551. Web site: www.freedomdesigns.com
Circle 442 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
Sunrise Medical/Manual Wheelchair
Quickie GTX
- open frame folding design
- lightweight and adjustable
- X-Brace Inside technology
Call 800/333-4000. Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com
Circle 441 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company
information.
TRENDS
“We've been focusing on finding new materials and
technologies to manufacture lighter, more durable chairs that are
still cost-effective for the end-user. We expect demand for these
items to increase dramatically as we head into a major population
shift with baby boomers entering the ranks of senior
citizens.”
— Dave Jacobs, president, Durable Medical Equipment
division, Medline Industries
“In an uncertain market, it is our responsibility as
manufacturers to do everything we can to produce the highest
quality products. Mobility is not a luxury but a necessity. If we
do not continue to push technology, then funding sources will soon
have us competing not for the best products but for the cheapest
piece of junk. The user is the one who really suffers from
this.”
— Kristy Wells, marketing manager, TiLite
