Proactive Medical Titus Bariatric Wheelchair (K7) | Reinforced Slide Tube 700 lb Fleet Solution

Proactive Medical Titus Bariatric Wheelchair (K7): High-Capacity Slide Tube Engineering for Rigorous Institutional Demands

Clinical procurement officers and bariatric facility managers frequently struggle to maintain a reliable, high-capacity manual mobility fleet. Standard extra-wide chairs often fail under heavy-duty multi-patient rotation, developing frame misalignment, structural cracking at cross-members, and premature breakdown of upholstery under rigorous chemical decontamination protocols. These equipment failures increase fleet maintenance overhead, limit clinical options for higher-weight demographics, and present significant safety liabilities during lateral transfers. The Proactive Medical Titus Bariatric Wheelchair (K7) resolves these systemic operational vulnerabilities by combining ultra-high structural thresholds with structural modularity.

Engineered to withstand the demanding workflows of acute care, state institutions, and long-term bariatric wards, the Titus K7 is built with a reinforced, heavy-duty silver vein steel slide tube frame. Available in seat widths up to 30 inches and configurations supporting up to 700 pounds, it features a dual-axle system on the 22-inch and 24-inch models to adjust seat-to-floor clearance down to an 18.5-inch hemi elevation for lower beds and alternative foot-propulsion requirements. The commercial-grade, heavily padded upholstery resists fluid absorption and stands up to strict infection control sanitation cycles, ensuring a prolonged operational lifecycle and an exceptionally low total cost of asset ownership.

Key Benefits:

• HCPCS Code K0007 Billing Compliance: Validated under standard reimbursement pathways for extra-heavy-duty manual wheelchairs, ensuring streamlined institutional insurance processing.
• Reinforced Slide Tube Steel Frame: Heavy-duty carbon steel frame utilizing robust slide tube architecture eliminates structural bowing and failure under extreme weight loads.
• 700 lb Maximum Threshold Support: Scalable engineering safely handles load demands from 500 lbs. (22"/24" variants) up to 700 lbs. (26"/28"/30" variants) to accommodate the highest-tier patient populations.
• Dual-Axle Seating Adaptability: Integrated dual axles on 22-inch and 24-inch configurations facilitate rapid adjustment between standard 20.5-inch height and a lower 18.5-inch hemi-level position.
• Detachable Armrest Configurations: Removable desk-length or full-length padded armrests disassemble smoothly to eliminate obstruction during patient sliding-board and lift hoist transfers.
• Pneumatic-Assist Elevating Legrests: Optional tool-free elevating legrests feature integrated pneumatic pistons, providing smooth, infinitely adjustable angles to assist with lower extremity edema management.
• Three-Position Adjustable Casters: Heavy-duty 8-inch x 2-inch semi-pneumatic front casters feature three height adjustment positions to maintain tracking accuracy across irregular tile and threshold surfaces.

Specifications:

• Frame Construction: Slide tube carbon steel with scratch-resistant silver vein powder coat
• Weight Capacity: 500 lbs. (22" and 24" widths); 700 lbs. (26", 28", and 30" widths)
• Seat Width Options: 22 inches, 24 inches, 26 inches, 28 inches, or 30 inches
• Seat Depth: 18 inches (for 22"-24" widths); 20 inches (for 26"-30" widths)
• Seat-to-Floor Height: 20.5 inches standard (Adjustable to 18.5-inch Hemi level on 22" and 24" models)
• Backrest Style: 16-inch or 18-inch fixed height back with integrated document/chart pocket
• Overall Footprint Width: 30" / 32" / 36" / 38" / 40" depending on chosen seat selection
• Upholstery: Heavy-duty padded black vinyl (22"/24" widths) or reinforced black nylon (26"/28"/30" widths)
• Wheel & Tire Metrics: 24-inch composite mag wheels with solid urethane tires and durable aluminum hand rims
• Front Casters: 8-inch x 2-inch semi-pneumatic casters with 3-position vertical adjustment
• Footplates: Heavy-duty aluminum; extra-wide footprint specified on 28-inch and 30-inch models
• Braking System: Industrial high-tension push-to-lock wheel locks
• Warranty: 3-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty on side frame and structural cross-members