A sling always works best with a carefully selected sling bar. Together the sling and the sling bar form a functional unit. From a safety point of view, the sling bar is very important. Instruction guides for slings always include recommendations for the best choice of sling bar. Often, several models may be appropriate.
The sling bar’s design and geometry are decisive for the patient’s sitting posture. Normally, a four-point bar provides for a more reclined sitting posture than a two-point bar. With a wider sling bar, the patient’s arms are held inside the sling. With a narrower sling bar, the patient holds the arms outside the sling.
In connection with the Viking series of mobile lifts, a new series of aluminum sling bars was introduced. In addition to an appealing design, our aluminum sling bars have a lifting capacity of 300 kg (660 lbs). All of our sling bars are equipped with reliable safety latches.
Several of our new sling bars are available with factory-mounted Quick-release Hooks for fast and easy connection to scales or exchange of sling bars. Quick-release Hooks can always be retrofitted to existing sling bars. Contact us for more information.
