Mobile Hoists, Bariatric Hoists & Standing Hoists
A mobile hoist or portable hoist is a great solution to safely transfer people from a bed to a wheelchair, toilet chair, bathtub or commode. A mobile hoist normally small enough to be kept in a patient’s accommodation/room and brought out when it is required. They are battery-powered and need to be charged regularly, some giving around 50 lifts per charge.
Bariatric hoists that are portable are also available with max user weight handling of 200Kg+, however due to their heavier weight capacity and more substantial build, they tend to be heavier & more substantial than many mobile hoists that only lift up to around 150-180Kg (approximate)
A full-body lift with a mobile hoist is used for people who are non-weight bearing, with physical limitations (i.e. quadriplegic or amputee) and/or bariatric residents.
A full-body lift supports the resident’s entire weight with a sling attached to a swivel bar on the lift’s boom.
The risks of manual lifting compared to using a patient hoist
Manual lifting of a person can pose a real threat to caregivers and residents therefore we highly recommend using either a portable/mobile hoist or a fitted patient hoist for this task!
Full body lifts using a portable hoist minimize caregiver back and shoulder injuries. In addition, full-body lifts are much safer for the resident than manual transfers, where there is a greater risk of dropping, slipping or mishandling, this includes standing hoists/patient lifters.
Our mobile hoists & patient lifters/standers are very stable and do require some minimal force to push or pull into position, this effort is increased the heavier the patient. Some may have problems moving the mobile hoist around – especially on carpeted or uneven surfaces. In these cases, to reduce the effort required to move the patient into position, we would recommend a portable gantry hoist or fitted ceiling track hoist in place of a mobile hoist.
A portable hoist is a term that is often used to mean a mobile hoist, however we tend to classify a portable hoist as a mobile hoist that is designed to be more easily transported from location to location.
To make transportation of these hoists easier the manufacturers have designed them to either break down into smaller parts or they fold down, to enable them to fit into most cars.
For those who spend time away from home, who still require use of the hoist, then a portable hoist would be a wise choice.
Patient standers are not designed for a full body lift. They are designed to only lift the patient to a semi or in some cases a full standing position from seated. They of course can also be used to lower the user down from standing to seated position again.
Patient standers or standing hoists are normally smaller and easier to use than a mobile or portable hoist and they are a very efficient and quick way for transfer patients. Standing hoists can be manual or can have actuators to assist in the standing process.
Standing hoists are ideal for those with good body control and core strength, who just need some assistance to stand or sit. However if the patient has limited strength, balance problems or has lower leg issues (such as arthritis or limited knee movement), then a mobile or portable hoist should be considered instead.
A bariatric hoist or bariatric portable hoist is capable of lifting heavier (bariatric) patients.
The hoists have upgraded components, stronger motors and lifting arm to handle a heavier load. They are designed to fit a larger person so a bariatric hoist will normally have a wider “footprint” for added stability and some will also have multiple wheels to spread the weight over a wider area.
A bariatric user will also need an upgraded/stronger sling that is correctly matched to the users’ weight.
Having a mobile hoist available to use at home assists with transferring those with limited mobility to transfer easily from or to a bed, chair or toilet. A mobile hoist can be used as a hoist for the elderly as well as those with generally poor mobility or movement.
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Birdie Evo & Evo Compact Portable Hoist
- 150kg SWL standard
- Emergency stop
- Foldable and portable
- Rotate the patient 360°
- Compact version available
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ICON Rehab – Vita Lift Patient Stander Lifter
- 165kg weight limit
- Effortless sit to stand
- Width adjustment
- Belt and knee supports
- Rotatable hand grips
- Removable or flip up footplate
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Invacare Birdie Evo Plus & X-Plus Portable Hoist
- 180Kg SWL (EVO Plus)
- 210Kg SWL (EVO X-Plus)
- Folding & compact
- Bariatric Hoist
- Maximum lift height
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Invacare Stand Assist (ISA) Standing Hoist Range
- Compact 140kg SWL
- Standard 160kg SWL
- Plus 180kg SWL
- XPlus 200kg SWL
- Sit to stand hoist
- Fully adjustable
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Mackworth TA180 Sit to Stand Assist Aid
- 180kg weight limit
- Provides easy transportation
- Cost-effective stand aid
- Quick transfers
- Padded knee support
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Molift Mover 205 portable patient hoist
- 205kg weight limit
- Compact construction
- Intuitive hand control
- Quick release spreader bar
- Unique push handles
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Molift Mover 300 Portable patient hoist
- 300kg weight limit
- Compact & portable
- Lifts from the floor
- Emergency stop
- Accessories available
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Molift Smart 150 portable mobile hoist
- 150kg weight limit
- Compact & portable
- No tools folding
- Emergency stop
- Accessories available
What our customers say?
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