When it comes to buying a mobility chair, it is essential to buy a wheelchair that suits your particular needs and budget. Apart from considering the height, weight and the comfort of your chair, it is also important to choose the correct material and dimensions. There are many different materials that you can choose, but aluminum stands out from the rest. The good thing about Aluminum wheelchair ramps is that you can configure and adjust them so they can access any place regardless of the limited entrance space, since they can be adjusted. Here are some of the pros of Aluminium Wheelchairs.
Durability and Strength
Besides being lightweight, Aluminum wheelchair ramps are strong and more durable compared to wooden ramps. Additionally, they do not suffer from what wood ramps suffer from. They do not have any maintenance problems and will last longer.
Easy to Install
It is easy to install an aluminum wheelchair ramp compared to wooden or steel ramps. It is easy to co figure even the most sophisticated ramps within a shorter time compared to wood ramps which can take even 2-3 days to install.
Lightweight
Did you know that the weight of the wheelchair will greatly affect your comfort? The lighter your wheelchair the much easy it is to move around whenever you are going. Some basic economy wheelchairs are made from steel, but they are damn heavy. Therefore, aluminum is the best option if you care about the weight of your wheelchair.
Here are some of the essentials to consider when Buying Aluminium Wheelchairs
Frame
The framework of your wheelchair is essential, as it determines the strength and the overall form of your machine. Whether it is a fixed or a folding frame, your it requires to be well designed to meet the needs of the user. The frame is the skeleton to the main body of the chair and whatever comes on top cannot stand unless it finds a strong basis.
Upholstery
This is the least thought about component yet the most important aspect that makes a wheelchair feel comfortable. Consider the material from which the upholstery is made. Your fabric may be nylon, canvas or leather depending on your choice. The cushions provide the support and the comfort that is needed to minimize the pain and aches.
The upholstery can be made from nylon or chairs can be fully upholstered like a car seat, including cushioned support added throughout the seat to reduce aches and pains.
Armrests
Wheelchair armrests come in two types. There are full-length armrests that come in the form of a chair or desk armrest. It gives you an opportunity to move closer to the desk edge. that which are usually standard with the chair or desk style armrests which allow you to get closer to a table edge. Whether you choose full-length or flip-up, both can be adjusted to allow for easy access.
Footrests
The footrest gives the user a chance to be comfortable, especially where the legs are weak and need support. Footrests can be adjusted such that one may be higher than the other depending on the needed posture.
Brakes
Brakes are certainly essential, but they should be designed to bring the wheelchair to stop momentarily. Different brakes are meant to suit different wheelchairs. You can have pull or push brakes, disc or scissor brakes but you only need to ensure that the type of brakes are easy to operate. For users who do not have the strength, it is critical to install extension levers to help minimize the amount of force that would be needed to apply the brakes.
Backrests
Your wheelchair backrest should be as comfortable as possible to provide you with the much-needed support. Remember a bad backrest can be a cause of further pain and aches. If you have a poor posture, you might require a larger backrest. However, you need to avoid backrests that are too high, as they can also cause you trouble, especially trying to access the back wheels. Backrests can be designed from adjustable materials or fixed designs.
