Affordable Medical Supply offers a wide variety of wheelchairs and transport chairs.

Wheelchairs and transport chairs come in all shapes and sizes.  Let our experienced and knowledgeable staff help you to determine the best type of chair for your specific needs.  

What is the difference between a wheelchair and a transport chair?

WHEELCHAIRS

• Wheelchairs have very large wheels in the back which allows the user to propel the chair themselves without assistance from anyone else.
  • The larger wheels also provide a smooth, more gentle ride.
• Wheelchairs are generally meant for prolonged use and offer a variety of options that can be somewhat customized for each user
  
  • Users may choose Swing-Away Standard Footrests or Swing-Away Elevating Footrests
  • Users may choose from a variety of available arm styles
    • Flip Back Desk Arms
    • Height Adjustable Flip Back Desk Arms
    • Flip Back Full Arms
    • Height Adjustable Flip Back Full Arms
  • Users may choose their seat width and depth for total comfort
    • 16"W x 16"D (250lb Capacity)
    • 18"W x 16"D (250lb Capacity)
    • 20"W x 16"D (250lb Capacity)
    • 18"W x 18"D (300lb Capacity)
    • 20"W x 18"D (300lb Capacity)
    • 22"W x 18"D (400lb Capacity)
    • 24"W x 18"D (400lb Capacity)
• Wheelchairs are generally much heavier than transport chairs (Approximately 34-55 pounds WITHOUT the leg rests attached)
• Wheelchairs have a variety of accessories, such as Oxygen Tank Holders & IV Pole Attachments, that may further accommodate a user's needs.

FEATHER WEIGHT WHEELCHAIR 

The Featherweight Wheelchair, also known as the Feather Chair sets a new standard for manual wheelchairs and is one of the lightest wheelchairs on the market today. 

Features

• Lightest wheelchair available
• Optional pop-off wheels
• Weighs only 13.5 lbs. with wheels removed, 19 lbs. total
• Comfortable 1-inch seat and back cushion
• Locking brakes
• Swing-away or elevating leg rests
• 250 lbs weight capacity

Feather Chair weighs only 19 pounds fully assembled and an impressive 13.5 pounds with the optional pop-off wheels removed. This lightweight wheelchair has a 250-weight capacity. Self-propelled or with the assistance of a caregiver. 

TRANSPORT CHAIRS

• Transport Chairs have 4 small wheels requiring the user to be pushed by a family member, friend, or caregiver.
  • All transport chairs are equipped with swing-away foot rests.
• Transport Chairs are much smaller and narrower than standard wheelchairs
  • 17" & 19" seat widths are the standard sizes, making them narrow enough to fit through most doorways, hallways, and even airplane aisles.
  • They are very lightweight - weighing only about 20 pounds without the footrests.
• 17" & 19" Transport Chairs have a 250 pound weight capacity
  • Available in a variety of frame colors: Red, Blue, Black, Green, Silver, Aqua, Pink

Heavy Duty Transport Chair with 12" Wheels, Hand Brakes, Removable Arms - 22" Extra Wide with Swing Away

• IDEAL FOR TRANSPORT, TRAVEL & SAFETY - Much easier for transporting and travel than a wheelchair. Our unique design is lightweight, simple to maneuver and folds easily. Comes with secondary wheel locks and removable Anti-Tippers for added safety.
• MOST VERSATILE DESIGN FOR ALL TERRAIN - Comes with NOVA’s patented locking hand brakes and 12” rugged rear wheels, allowing the companion to control the speed and park the brakes a must for safety on inclines, bumps and all-terrain. Comes with an adjustable seat belt (adjusts up to 41”) and small storage pouch (9”W x 6.25”H) for keys and cell phone.
• EASY USER TRANSFER - Removable padded desk arms make transferring the user from a car, bed or chair much easier. Desk arms allow the user/transport chair to “ride up” to a desk or dining table.
• EXTRA-WIDE SEAT & 400 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY - Comes with an extra-wide 22" seat and a reinforced frame that makes the transport chair Heavy Duty Bariatric with a 400 lb weight capacity.
• EASY TO USE FOOTRESTS - Footrests are easy to remove and lock back into place. They are easy to adjust and come with heel loops so the user can rest their feet. Footplate Height from Floor: 5” - 9” SPECIFICATIONS - Weight capacity - 400 lbs; Seat Width between arms - 22.5”; Seat dimensions: 21.25"w x 15.5”d; Seat height - 20”; Opened overall width - 28.25”; Overall dimensions folded - 11"W x 31"D x 37.5"H; Product weight - 36.9 lbs; Seat Height - 20”; Back Height to seat - 17.5”

Rentals:

• Affordable Medical Supply offers weekly and monthly wheelchair and transport chair rentals.  Contact us today for additional information and rental rates.

Other Items to Consider:

   We stock a wide variety of pillows and cushions for your seating comfort. We are a proud supplier of the Nova Seat & Wheelchair Cushions, Wood Transfer Boards 

We also supply a variety of portable wheelchair ramps an threshold ramps.  Contact Us today for more information