Wheelchair Seating Systems Solutions

Overview:

Working with health care industry leaders, Plasti Dip developed a flexible elastomeric coating specifically for products used in the positioning of wheelchair users. Plasti Dip’s coating allowed users to have better positioning and pressure relief, while contributing to a safer, more durable product. Read more about this flexible coating.

Challenge:

A new flexible elastomeric coating was required that would protect patients from contaminants by providing a safe, sealed, fluid proof, chemically resistant, cleanable and fire retardant surface while encapsulating and protecting exotic materials being used to improve pressure relief, stability, comfort and overall design and effectiveness.

Solution:

By working closely with industry leaders, new state of the art flexible elastomeric coating systems were developed specifically for the foams, gels, composites, process being used and end use of the product. Not only did the new flexible elastomeric coatings provide a safe, fluid proof and cleanable [reusable] surface but also improved patient comfort through use of superior pressure relieving materials and design/ engineering.

Benefits:

SolutionsNot only did the new flexible elastomeric coatings meet the challenge but additional benefits included:

Technology transferred to seats, backs, accessory items.
Allowed for more complex designs, molded cushion products.
Lower overall costs by increased life expectancy of cushions.
Greater durability.
Fluid proof, cleanable.
Lower medical costs by reducing or eliminating costly decubitus ulcers.
Better quality of life for user.
Fast manufacturing/ finishing process.
Color match to all equipment Manufactures specifications.
Lower overall weight by using composites
Latex free product.
Greater flexibility in product design, no longer limited to sewing capabilities and limitations.