Proactive Medical Protekt® Protopia™ EXP Ultra-Low Long Term Care Bed – Full Electric Bariatric & Standard Expandable Platform

Proactive Medical Protekt® Protopia™ EXP "Expandable" Ultra Low Long Term Care Bed: Enterprise-Scale Universal Sizing and Bariatric Capacity for Clinical Facilities

Skilled nursing facilities and acute care environments constantly struggle with equipment utilization, routinely renting specialized heavy-duty or bariatric frames to accommodate varying patient sizes. The Proactive Medical Protekt® Protopia™ EXP "Expandable" Ultra Low Long Term Care Bed addresses this systemic overhead by incorporating fully integrated, tool-free structural expansion mechanisms. With the ability to adjust the sleep surface width across three standard dimensions (36, 42, or 48 inches) and the length across three settings (80, 84, or 88 inches), procurement coordinators can deploy a single, highly adaptable asset that serves standard, tall, and bariatric resident populations seamlessly.

In addition to its variable sizing architecture, the Protekt Protopia™ EXP functions as an advanced clinical fall-mitigation asset. The full-electric frame descends to a ultra-low clearance height of just 7 inches from the floor, dramatically decreasing the risk of acceleration injuries from accidental roll-outs while avoiding the housekeeping obstacles of floor-level safety mats. Driven by a robust electronic control system and an 8-function hand pendant, it safely supports a 550 lbs. working load limit. The integrated auto-contour articulation reduces longitudinal patient migration toward the foot of the bed, protecting skin integrity and minimizing the physical strain on nursing personnel during frequent repositioning cycles.

Key Benefits:

• Integrated Tool-Free Width Expansion: Adjusts effortlessly between 36, 42, and 48 inches to accommodate both standard and bariatric residents without requiring heavy frame bolt-ons or specialized tools.
• Multi-Setting Length Adaptability: Expands dynamically to 80, 84, or 88 inches, allowing facilities to support tall patient demographics within the same standardized equipment footprint.
• Ultra-Low Safety Profile: Travels down to 7 inches from the deck to the floor, providing advanced fall-prevention safety and supporting clinical fall-risk protocols.
• Enhanced Safe Working Load: Engineered with heavy-duty structural welded steel to securely support bariatric applications up to 550 lbs. with absolute stability.
• Synchronized Auto-Contour Positioning: Coordinates head and foot elevations simultaneously via an 8-function electronic hand pendant, reducing tissue-damaging sacral shear and maximizing ergonomic comfort.
• Industrial-Grade Caster System: Formulated with eight 3-inch casters arranged in a dual configuration (4 swivel casters for tracking and 4 locking casters for absolute stability) ensuring controlled mobility across institutional floor plans.
• Integrated Structural Protectors: Fitted with a heavy-duty rear bumper bar that buffers the head end during elevation changes, eliminating wall impact and preserving facility infrastructure.

Specifications:

• Travel Range Elevation: 7 inches minimum ultra-low height to 31 inches maximum clinical height
• Expandable Width Configurations: 36 inches to 42 inches to 48 inches (Tool-Free Integrated Matrix)
• Extendable Length Configurations: 80 inches to 84 inches to 88 inches (Tool-Free Integrated Matrix)
• Safe Working Load Capacity: 550 lbs. maximum load rating
• Chassis and Frame Construction: Heavy-duty welded high-tensile structural steel
• Mobility Configuration: (8) 3-inch institutional casters total: 4 locking mechanisms, 4 swivel tracking wheels
• Operator Interface: 8-function heavy-duty electronic hand pendant with built-in auto-contour feature
• Wood Grain Options: Available in Mahogany, Amber Cherry, and Light Oak architectural finishes
• Standard Field Components: Removable headboard, removable footboard, and choice of side rails/assist bars (Quarter Side Rail, Pivot Assist Bar, QBar Assist Bar, or SoftTouch Swing Rail)
• Warranty Profile: 15-Year Manufacturer Warranty on Structural Frame; 5-Year Warranty on Electrical Components; 1-Year Warranty on all other parts

Extended Product Information:

• View Protekt Protopia EXP Expandable Width Bed Product Brochure
• Download Proactive Medical Protekt Protopia EXP User Manual