A-Flex for greater flexibility

With A-Flex, we provide hoteliers or the operators of hospitals with optional service areas scope for flexibly and demand-responsively fitting spaces out with barrier-free components from the ErgoSystem to allow them cater to the individual or acutely changing needs of guests and patients. Cases in point are young guests in a hotel who do not require barrier-free aids in the bathroom or for whom such aids suddenly become necessary following an acute injury - at a winter sports resort, for instance. An additional benefit derives from significantly lower costs for the initial fit-out, as the spaces concerned are merely fitted with an A-Flex bearer plate and use can be made of drop-down support rails and foldaway shower seats just as in the standard scenario. The core component in A-Flex is a wall-mounted bearer plate (FSB 8227 0002) into which suitably prepared drop-down support rails (FSB 8224 60../8224 70..) and foldaway shower seats (FSB 8244 0001 and und 8251 0001) can be inserted.

Mobile hanging seat with armrests

Being able to sit down in the shower is a great comfort enhancer. The new hanging seat FSB 8251 with armrests on one or both sides is a purpose-driven accessory that is a great convenience in the bathroom as well as delivering tangible benefits in terms of care. Its well-conceived design fulfils every wish as regards both looks and handling. Its slender, restrained visuals render it conspicuously inconspicuous: it does not impose itself on the proceedings like an item of medical equipment but, rather, reveals its functional credentials when used in a most restrained and compelling manner. As well as raising convenience levels, its foldaway armrests also serve the cause of greater safety: they provide support when a person sits down or gets up as well as during typical bath-time routines. Seat and back are made of kind-to-the-skin PUR and are ergonomically finished. A hygiene aperture has additionally been recessed into the seat. The backrest provides plenty of gripping substance at the top, making it easier for the patient to hold tight while sitting down. Its compact dimensions mean it does not project very far into the space and is hence conducive to greater freedom of movement in the bath. The hanging seat also has many benefits for care staff. As and when required, it can be straightforwardly removed and refitted elsewhere. Aiding this process are a recess in the backrest and a spring-assisted folding mechanism that returns the seat to the vertical position when not in use. Its flexible means of attachment likewise permits of a scenario whereby not every bath needs to be equipped with a seat, fitting being on an ad hoc basis instead. Its low weight in comparison with similar products marketed makes it far easier to carry around. Need-responsive usage of the hanging seat is rounded off by optionally available support elements for wall or floor fitting.

Safer with strap: drop-down support rail with strap holder

Sometimes it’s better to play it safe: the new drop-down support rail with strap holder (FSB 8224 85..) allows nursing staff to, for instance, secure a patient with the aid of a suitable retention strap (FSB 8290 0011).
This does away with the danger of the patient falling or slipping when using the toilet or when being washed supported on a shower seat.

Single-handed operation: the shower head holder

Proof that, as well as being an all-in barrier-free system from a single source, the ErgoSystem can in equal measure be operated single-handedly is provided by the new shower head holder. It single-mindedly espouses the FSB philosophy of safe gripping: its height, tilt and alignment can be readily adjusted single-handed – leaving one hand free so the user can, for instance, support him/herself against a grab handle. The retention mechanism is released without having to either rotate the hand or exert any force at all of note. Once the mechanism has been released, the shower head holder rests safely and as if of its own volition in the user’s hand. We also set store by unambiguous user guidance. The clear styling of the adjustment mechanism leaves no room for doubt as to how the shower head holder is to be operated. Like all other system components, this product is Ergo through and through, marrying functionality to fine-looking styling.

Coloured wall and coat hooks

So small but so useful: the ErgoSystem’s new wall and coat hooks (FSB 8260 0005 and FSB 8260 0006) add a splash of colour as well as being a handy means of identification: a patient only needs to remember “their” colour to speedily locate their towel or dressing gown, for example.

Easy, fast, safe: METRIC bonding technique

Are you decidedly averse to drilling holes in sanitary spaces and bathrooms? That’s something we can readily appreciate ourselves. The new METRIC bonding technique is just the job for anyone wishing to fit METRIC accessories well without damaging their tiles. It is an ideal means of fastening for high-quality host surfaces such as tiles, natural stone, glass or plastic: highly adhesive, fast, clean and, above all, facilitating residue-free removal. The combination of an extremely high-performing bonding agent with a patented adaptor allows METRIC accessories to be fitted in a jiffy - without any noise or dirt and without damage to cables or precious surfaces. Items fastened durably withstand heavy loading and can be removed without leaving any residues. While we’re on the subject of METRIC: the new edition of our ErgoSystem/METRIC brochure sees a shower rail with showerhead holder (FSB 8270 0050) and a sensibly pared-down toilet brush set (FSB 8270 0043) added to our range of bathroom accessories.

Our latest ErgoSystem/METRIC brochure is just waiting to be downloaded on the right. We will, of course, also be pleased to send you a hardcopy version free of charge.