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Group homes enable participants to live in a community that will allow them to be taken care of in a dignified and practical way. In some instances they may need to be weighed, but they may live with disability or are otherwise unable to use traditional weigh scales.
Active Mobility has partnered with the Marsden Group to bring participants a wide range of weigh scales from traditional ones to bariatric weigh scales. Some of them are in fact suitable for group homes due to their multi-function use allowing them to be used by multiple participants.
M-650 Wheelchair Scale
Participants that are wheelchair-bound or who otherwise depend on their wheelchair to move might find it hard to have their weight taken using traditional floor scales.
The M-650 is specifically designed for wheelchair users with two accessible ramps and a large weighing platform of 1150x800x66mm that can accommodate almost every wheelchair with a weight limit of 300kg.
Multi-functional despite its large size the M-650 is still easy to store with easy on-off access and a rechargeable battery offering 40+ hours of continuous use.
Other features include a tare, or pre-set tare, to deduct the weight of the wheelchair allowing for more accurate measurement. Additionally the M-650 includes an optional Bluetooth function to send data to various collection points in hospitals or care homes.
Allegro Hoist Weighing Device
Useful for group homes that have hoists to transfer participants in various situations this particular hoist weighing device is compatible with Allegro’s Sonata and Alto hoists. However in some instances they are able to be adapted to non-Allegro hoists.
Able to take on up to 300kg in weight it’s suitable for either yoke or pivot attachment hoists with a tare and kg/lb conversion functions as standard. This makes it useful for weighing participants are difficult due to the level of support required.
M-640 Bariatric and Wheelchair Scale
Designed for bariatric participants the M-640 has a large weighing platform of 800x800mm with a built-in ramp for wheelchair access. Additionally the weigh scale features sturdy handrails to help stabilise bariatric and geriatric participants. For ease of transport there are wheels to help move it around.
There is also a hanged seat for participants who are less steady on their feet along with a Tare, or pre-set Tare, to deduct the weight of the wheelchair for a more accurate measurement. The M-640 can last for up to 40+ hours continuously and is able to take on a weight of up to 500kg.
M-200 High Capacity Chair Scale
Suitable for all participant sizes due to its high accuracy the M-200 has a heavy duty construction, high capacity and super-sized seat with a width of 530mm. With hinged footrests and armrests for comfort and easier transfers it is able to take on up to 300kg and features a BMI function with a data out port for connection to a Marsden-approved printer.
To make moving the weigh easier the M-200 features braked caster wheels at the rear and fixed wheels at the front with an option for either a seat belt or harness. Furthermore the weigh scale can last for up to 80 hours of continuous weighing.
M-530 High Capacity Digital Portable Scale with BMI
The M-530 is a portable, high capacity floor scale with a low profile base and separate indicator for discreet weighing.
Able to take on up to either 300 or 500kg depending on the model, the M-530 is still very light weighing only 8kg with a platform dimension of 600x390x50mm. Designed with all participant type in mind its ultra-low profile makes it easily accessible by everyone.
Its indicator has two displays that shows weight, height and BMI. Using the numeric keypad on the indicator the height can be manually entered and the BMI can be easily and quickly calculated at a press of a button.
These are simply some of the weigh scales that may be suitable in a group or nursing home environment. However that’s not all we stock, we also have column weigh scales, bench weigh scales and traditional floor scales.
If you’re unsure what equipment might be best suited for you then we’re happy to help. Just give us a call on 02 9649 2111 or email us at sales@activemobility.com.au.