The MedaCure W2218 / W2418 / W2620 / W2820 / W3020 Bariatric Wheelchair (K7 Series) is a heavy-duty, medical-grade manual wheelchair designed for patient independence and caregiver-assisted mobility in healthcare facilities, long-term care environments, and homecare settings. Specifically engineered to accommodate higher weight capacities, this high-weight-capacity bariatric wheelchair features a heavy-gauge, reinforced steel frame and a stable dual crossbracing design that ensures structural integrity, maximum safety, and daily transit reliability for larger patients.
Available in premium dimensions including 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30-inch seat width configurations, this bariatric mobility chair provides tailored sizing to support varying clinical requirements. Outfitted with essential security features like push-to-lock chrome steel brakes, removable desk-length padded arms, sanitizable flame-retardant nylon upholstery, reinforced steel side panels, and an integrated rear curb-assist step bar, the foldable design streamlines institutional patient transfers, transport operations, and convenient storage.
Key Performance Features
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Comprehensive Bariatric Width Sizing: Available in 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30-inch seat configurations to ensure optimal pressure distribution, anatomical alignment, and precise fitment for bariatric patients.
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Reinforced Dual Crossbrace Support: Engineered with a heavy-gauge double-crossbar steel frame and solid steel side panels to safely support heavy weight distributions without structural flexing or sagging under load.
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Interchangeable Front Rigging Options: Offered with standard tool-free Swing-Away Footrests featuring extra-wide composite footplates, or Adjustable Elevating Leg Rests (ELR) to assist with lower limb circulation, edema management, and patient positioning.
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Detachable Padded Desk Arms: Features removable, desk-length armrests that allow users to roll up close to dining tables, desks, or workstations while facilitating easier, unobstructed lateral patient transfers.
- Heavy-Duty Rolling Components: Equipped with low-maintenance 24-inch composite rear mag wheels with dual-axle positioning and 8-inch rugged solid rubber front swivel casters with reinforced aluminum front forks to ensure smooth rolling over commercial surfaces.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Brand | MedaCure |
| Models | W2218-K7, W2418-K7, W2620-K7, W2820-K7, W3020-K7 |
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Bariatric Wheelchair |
| Available Seat Widths | 22 in., 24 in., 26 in., 28 in., 30 in. |
| Seat Depth | 18 in. (for 22 in. & 24 in. widths) • 20 in. (for 26 in., 28 in., & 30 in. widths) |
| Frame Material | Reinforced Heavy-Gauge Steel (Silver Vein Anti-Chipping Finish) |
| Armrests | Padded Desk-Length, Detachable / Removable |
| Rear Wheels | 24 in. Heavy-Duty Composite Mag Wheels with Dual-Axle Positions |
| Front Casters | 8 in. Rugged Solid Rubber Tires with Reinforced Aluminum Forks |
| Upholstery | Deluxe Padded Heavy-Duty Nylon (Flame-Retardant & Mildew-Resistant) |
| Side Panels | Reinforced Steel Side Panels |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs. (22 in. & 24 in. models) • 700 lbs. (26 in., 28 in., & 30 in. models) |
| Available Legrests | Swing-Away Detachable Footrests, Elevating Leg Rests (ELR) |


