Accessories
Today users can find broad variety of high quality electrical wheel chairs, ranging from ultra light to high performance. Many producers offer custom made or tailored models, as well as accessories that enable users to individualize their look and style.
Accessories also include repair parts and new feature add-ons.
- Wheelchair Batteries: wet and dry (gel)
The smaller size, lower weight, longer cycle life and quicker recharge characteristics of the batteries are excellent for use in motorized wheelchairs and electric schooters. Majority of wheel chair batteries today is gel/dry type. But new types as AGM are emerging. We cover these in more detail on batteries page, where we also track new technologies development, and answer why automobile batteries are not appropriate for electric wheelchair.
- Wheelchair Chargers: manual and automatic; Battery Gauges
Chargers come in different shapes and sizes. Some are integrated in the wheelchairs, others are stand alone mechanisms. It is crucial that original charger is used on original battery type. More information in the chargers page.
- Wheelchair Seat Cushions and Seating Systems
A variety of contouring seating systems and fleece products help accomplish optimal positioning. Siting for 10 or more hours a day can be hard on the body. If the pressure is too high even for a short period of time, pressure sores and ulcers appear. In order to minimize them, skin and tissue must receive adequate blood flow. The degree of pressure needed to achieve true pressure relief is below 30 mmHg. There are various cushions on the market, including manual and automatic air-cushions, that inflate/deflate in order to allow blood to circle in all areas. Some products regulate even pressure, friction and moisture. More information in the wheelchair seat cushion systems page.
- Wheelchair Positioning Supportive Aids and Pads
Proper positioning is mandatory to wheelchair-bound patients for prevention of deformities and accommodation of fixed deformities or injuries. Accessories like elbow pads, heel pads and foot plate covers are somewhat standard equipment, but in case of more needed functionality or comfort, users can choose from variety of support devices, including head support devices, upper and lower body positioning, pelvic positioning hardware and various interfaces that allows wheelchair headrests to move/rotate… More information in the wheelchair positioning supportive aids and pads page.
- Wheelchair Traction engines and Motor parts
Whether you drive on road only, or you wish to go offroad (grass, sand, stones, sticks…) as well, traction engine (TRAC) is what you need. TRAC turns any manual wheelchair into a powerful all-terrain wheelchair. It is a new approach in personal mobility, and some versions allow intelligent traction control even on plain old electric wheelchairs. More about TRAC and Motor parts here.
- Wheelchair Tires
Few square inches of tire is the only area where wheelchair is in contact with road, therefore choosing the right tire is fundamental. Safety, durability and comfort are things that differ between manufacturers and tire types, and then there are advanced air free tires… Read all about wheelchair tires for road and offroad here.
- Wheelchair Locks and Restrain Systems
Read about devices that easily and effectively secure an occupied wheelchair in a moving vehicle here.
- Wheelchair Transfer Aids
Devices that help user to move out of wheelchair and back into it, without the help of another person. Useful for all living alone.
- Wheelchair Mounting Systems
For easy attachment of communication devices, laptop computers… Variety of lap tray systems, including switch mounting systems and wheelchair accessible adjustable desks and computer workstations…
- Driver Control Systems
Non-proportional driver control systems and momentary switches using NEAR SWITCH technology and voice operated controllers / computers, allowing full control even for users without movement capabilities.
- Other accessories and replacement parts
List of replacement parts resellers, and some interesting and funny accessories, including shock absorbing devices, wheelchair gloves and hunting covers…
