Wheelchair Strapdowns - Strap Your Wheels Up For A Bumpy Ride!

The name is self-explanatory: wheelchairs are chairs on wheels. Thus, sitting on a moving wheelchair without proper strap downs would not be the smart thing to do. That is why wheelchair users require wheelchair strapdowns in order to stop the movement of their wheelchairs whenever required.

For those who emphasize safety even on a tight budget, the M-series is the ultimate wheelchair strapdown solution. At only $200, M-Series includes restraints that utilize J-hooks and center buckles as safety features for the wheelchair user. This system works on four tie- down points where four belts with universal J-hooks which are secured onto the wheelchair are tied to an L-track mounted onto the floor of the vehicle. All belts work inter-dependently to guarantee the safety of the occupant. There is also an additional shoulder belt which hooks up the occupant to the side wall of the vehicle. This shoulder belt helps prevent the occupant from flying out of the seat should an accident occur.

Additionally, these features are also available in the Q-5001-T Track system. The Q’Straint system’s L-track is made from heavy-duty aluminum and the system has been tested in crash simulations. This system also includes a lap belt that is attached to the tie down rear belts. The lap belt works like a usual seat belt to keep the occupant in place.

The latest generation in wheelchair tie downs comes in the form of a retractable system. The system is designed for installation into buses to provide safety and convenience to wheelchair users. The designs have also met the safety requirements of the ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act. The system is mountable on walls, floors, seats or other forms of barriers in public transport. It can also be retracted out of sight when not in use. The designs of the framework allow for easy and quick attachment of wheelchairs. Furthermore, it offers an anti-slip feature that greatly increases the safety level of the device. This material is made from a stronger alloy, replacing the standard choice of aluminum. In this particular system, the L-tracks have also been altered to an oval design for easier installation and removal of the belts. The whole system is sold at $320, with an additional $40 for the shoulder and lap belts. Still, it is a small price to pay for a wheelchair strapdown system, providing for the ease and safety of wheelchair users when it comes to public transport.