Choose the Best Wheelchair Scales for Your Facility
Wheelchair scales are designed for residents who are non-ambulatory and in situations where it is not feasible or ideal for them to stand while being weighed. They provide caregivers and medical staff the ability to obtain accurate weight readings without the individual leaving their wheelchair.
Not sure how to decide which wheelchair scales are best for your facility? This guide can help.
At-a-Glance
Types of Wheelchair Scales
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Mechanical
- Uses a mechanical weight beam for manual weighing
- Consists of a platform with a weight indicator to prevent injury and medical malpractice expenses
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Digital
- Electronic weight indicator automatically displays weight
- Typically more accurate and efficient than mechanical scales
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Portable
- Designed for use in settings where space is limited
- Fold-up design allows for easy transport and storage
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Bariatric
- Higher weight capacities than standard scales
- Wider platform accommodates larger wheelchairs
3-in-1
- Allows for seated, standing, and wheelchair weighing
- Residents can be weighed in a wheelchair, integrated seat, or in standing position
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Key Considerations
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Durability
- Heavy-duty construction designed to withstand long-term daily use for a wide array of residents and weights
- Rust- and corrosion-resistant materials
- Platforms with rubber, non-slip mats prevent wheelchair from accidentally rolling
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Low Profile
- A gentle incline makes it easier to roll chair on and off the platform
- Allows for enhanced resident comfort and safety
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Built-in Ramps
- Offer more stability than standalone ramps
- Allow for the smooth transfer of residents on and off scale
- Dual ramps allow accessibility from both sides
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Safety Grab Bars/Handrails
- Provide a greater sense of security and stability
- Allow residents that can stand on their own to use the scale safely
- May be used for assistance in stand-up weighing
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Precision
- Stainless steel load cells allow for increased accuracy
Clinical Grade Accuracy
- 0.2-lb/0.1-kg
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Graphics/Display
- Should be large enough to easily read at a glance
- Tabletop or wall mount designs allow for pivoting and positioning displays where healthcare professionals can most easily read results
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Mobility
- Wheels provide easy rolling of scale from room to room
- Handles allow sustained grip and control while moving
- Scale columns that fold down flat provide added convenience
Features
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Tare/Zero
Automatically subtracts the weight of the wheelchair from the total weight to reveal only the resident’s weight
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Health Metrics
Advanced functions such as BMI calculation allow for more accurate weight to body mass screening
WI-FI/Bluetooth Connectivity
- For wireless EMR/EHR connectivity and data sharing
- Allows transmittal of resident weight to electronic medical record systems
- Helps reduce the risk of misplacing clinical notes and human error
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Direct Supply® makes finding the right wheelchair scales easy
When it comes to wheelchair scales, we know there are a lot of choices on the market today and finding what’s best for your facility can be a challenge. That’s why Direct Supply offers a vast selection of wheelchair scales from the industry’s top brands. Once you’ve made your pick, you’ll find easy ordering, convenient delivery and installation services, budget-friendly financing options, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Of course, if you need assistance you can count on our expertise to help you find exactly the right match for your specific requirements and budget.
Popular Wheelchair Scales
- Direct Supply Attendant Bluetooth Wheelchair Scale
- Detecto Stationary Wheelchair Beam Scale, 400 lb Capacity
- Avery Weigh-Tronix Brecknell MS1000 Electronic Wheelchair Scale, Bariatric, 1000 lb Capacity
- Detecto Portable Wheelchair Scale, Bariatric, 1000 lb Capacity
- Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale, Fold-Up, Portable, Dual Ramp with Chair, 1000 lbs. Capacity
- Detecto Wheelchair Scale, Portable, Digital, Folding Column, 1000 lb x .2 lb, 32 in x 36 in
- Rice Lake Wheelchair Weight Scale, Fold-up, Portable, Dual Ramp, 1000 lbs. Capacity
- SR Instruments Wheelchair Scale, 40"x 32" Platform, Antimicrobial, EMR, BMI, KG Only, 454 Kg Max
- Detecto Fold-Up Portable Whelchair Scale, Dual Ramp, 1000 lb Capacity
- Health-O-Meter Digital Wheelchair Dual Ramp Scale
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