Estraints Technical Team, Author at Estraints

Wheelchair Securement in Public Transit vs Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Wheelchair securement arrangements can differ between large public-transit vehicles and smaller wheelchair accessible vehicles because the vehicle environment, operating conditions and applicable standards are different. Why do some public buses use rear-facing wheelchair spaces? Some large accessible transit vehicles are designed to use purpose-built rear-facing wheelchair spaces with containment or retention features. These systems are […]

Why Are Wheelchairs So Expensive?

Let’s face it, wheelchairs are ridiculously expensive! And to make matters worse, it is an absolute necessity. So, it’s only natural to question why wheelchairs have such hefty price tags and ask whether they are justifiable. Wheelchairs are so expensive due to supply and demand. Manufacturers produce limited supplies and must recoup research and development […]

When Should WTORS Restraint Belts and Components Be Replaced?

There is no single universal replacement interval for every WTORS belt or component. Equipment should be replaced when required by the manufacturer, when damage or contamination means it can no longer be used as intended, or when post-crash instructions require replacement or inspection. What should be checked on wheelchair restraint webbing? Cuts, tears or fraying […]

Wheelchair Won’t Open

One day, my friend (a wheelchair user) and I went for our first outing, where I was driving him to our destination. When it came time to assemble his wheelchair and open it up, it wouldn’t open. I panicked. Let’s say I ended up enlisting the help of a homeless man awhile troubleshooting orders were […]

Wheelchair Won’t Fold

Most wheelchair users have wheelchairs that can fold, but there are some types of wheelchairs, known as rigid wheelchairs, which can’t fold. Folding wheelchairs are convenient because they give wheelchair users the option to travel and can easily fit into most vehicles when folded down. But sometimes, a wheelchairs may get stuck or won’t fold […]

Wheelchair Won’t Fit Through Door

I’ve recently seen many people asking how to transport a wheelchair that doesn’t fit in their car. One common problem is that the wheelchair won’t fit through the car door. While this may seem like an unsolvable problem, there are a couple of ways we can deal with a wheelchair that won’t fit through the […]