MOBB Bariatric Steel Wheelchair | 500 lbs Weight Capacity with Dual Crossbars

MOBB Bariatric Steel Wheelchair: Heavy-Duty Patient Mobility and Adaptable Hemi-Height Functionality

Safely transporting patients with limited mobility or higher weight requirements presents a continuous structural and logistical hurdle within acute care, long-term facilities, and emergency departments. Standard manual wheelchairs frequently lack the structural reinforcement necessary to handle intense, cyclical use under high weight loads, which can lead to rapid mechanical fatigue, frame warping, and heightened safety risks for both patients and staff. The MOBB Bariatric Steel Wheelchair directly addresses these physical demands with a rugged, high-strength transport framework built to minimize equipment downtime and safeguard clinical operations.

Constructed with heavy-duty, powder-coated steel tubing, this institutional-grade wheelchair features an integrated dual-crossbar support system beneath the seat. This reinforced architecture evenly distributes patient mass, allowing the frame to easily manage a static weight capacity of up to 500 lbs without structural deflection. To maximize versatility across diverse patient populations, the chair incorporates a dual-axle configuration that permits rapid, tool-free hemi-height adjustability. By lowering the seat-to-floor height, clinicians can facilitate independent foot-propulsion and more secure, low-resistance lateral patient transfers.

Infection control and user ergonomics are prioritized throughout this heavy-duty system. The seat and backrest are upholstered in durable, non-porous PVC that withstands aggressive facility chemical disinfectants and routine wipe-downs, preventing cross-contamination. Equipped with detachable desk-length armrests for streamlined side-access transfers and elevating leg rests fitted with wide plastic footplates, this wheelchair offers purchasing agents, safety officers, and facility managers a long-lasting, code-compliant, and low-maintenance asset for high-throughput medical spaces.

Key Benefits:

• 500-Pound Load Rating: Supported by heavy-duty dual crossbars and structural steel tubing to safely handle high-weight patient populations.
• Hemi-Height Convertibility: Features a dual-axle frame layout that allows quick seat-height modifications to accommodate foot-propulsion or specialized low-clearance transfers.
• Detachable Desk Arms: Outfitted with removable, desk-length armrests to clear under-table spaces and provide open, side-entry access during sliding-board transfers.
• Elevating Leg Supports: Includes adjustable elevating leg rests to facilitate lower-limb extension, mitigate edema, and maintain ideal circulatory support during long-duration seating.
• High-Sanitation Upholstery: Covered in durable, wipe-clean PVC upholstery that simplifies daily cleaning protocols and resists fluid saturation.
• Secure Dual Wheel Locks: Equipped with push-to-lock wheel brakes over the rear 24-inch wheels to guarantee rock-solid immobility during standalone patient transfers.

Specifications:

• Product Type: Heavy-Duty Bariatric Manual Wheelchair
• Weight Capacity: 500 lbs
• Seat Width: 22″
• Frame Construction: Powder-coated steel tubing finished with Silver Vein details
• Reinforcement Sub-System: Dual steel crossbars beneath the seat assembly
• Front Caster Dimensions: 8″ Height x 2″ Width heavy-duty casters
• Rear Wheel Assembly: 24″ Wheels with integrated steel rims for self-propulsion or attendant control
• Upholstery Material: Easy-to-clean, heavy-duty black PVC with built-in seatback storage pocket
• Armrest Configuration: Detachable, desk-length padded armrests
• Leg Rest System: Swing-away elevating leg rests with clean, slip-resistant plastic footplates
• Brake Configuration: Attendant or occupant accessible push-to-lock wheel locks
• Shipping Logistics: Heavy item requiring specialized freight shipping handling