Short Description
Loaded and unloaded brake castors with elastomer tyres are designed for high and low rise chairs used on vinyl, epoxy, wooden or concrete floors to reduce slipping. Brake loaded castors only brake when the user is sitting on the chair or stool. Brake unloaded castors only brake when no one is sitting on the chair or stool.
More Details
Brake Loaded Castors
* Castor brakes only operate when the user is sitting on the chair or stool i.e. the castors free wheel when they do not have a downward load on them, so the chair or stool can be easily moved from place to place
* Reduce the risk of movement while the user is seated.
Brake Unloaded Castors
* Castor brakes only operate when a person is not sitting on the chair or stool i.e. when seated the castors free wheel
* Reduce the risk of the chair or stool rolling away from behind the user when he / she gets off the chair
Place Of Manufacture
EUROPE
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards