Hospital Furniture
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QUICK GUIDE When designing for a hospital environment, it is essential to consider the small components that enable your application to perform to a high level. Hospital furniture has different users, so it’s not only patients you need to think about, but also caregivers. This means your hospital-furniture designs need to incorporate certain elements. Examples include safety and security – think of how your design can protect patients and staff or prevent tampering. You’ll also need to think of adjustability, where relevant, so that furniture can work for a range of patient needs....

QUICK GUIDE PATIENT SIDE RAIL CONTROL PANEL Beds are, in effect, medical devices, aiding in the recovery of a range of patients. But hospital bed design standards also need to be robust while accommodating caregivers. SIDERAIL CAREGIVER SIDERAIL CONTROLS According to a 2020 study published by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, high rates of musculoskeletal disorders in the healthcare sector - specifically among nurses and nursing assistants - suggests the reason is due to handling patients with limited mobility. So you need to factor ergonomics into adjustable bed parts,...

CABLE DUCT View online l^1 Slotted cable duct used within the beds or for mounting on walls or ceilings, to enhance adjustable bed design and patient mobility by keeping cables bundled and out of the way. The flexible ribbed design allows for wires to break out when necessary. Screw mount with optional adhesive back. Made of PP with acrylic-based adhesive. UL94 V-2. Typically used: bed frames, on walls and ceilings behind or above headboard PUSH-FIT FEET View online^1 Push-Fit Bumper Feet can be used as glides, bumpers, closures, slides, and stops in various applications. The press fit...

QUICK GUIDE LIGHTING Healthcare environments are incredibly complex requiring a diverse range of lighting solutions. For example, surgical lights need high illumination levels, while the lights in ward areas need to strike a balance between allowing patients to rest and consideration for caregivers, who need to see clearly to perform their duties. Halls, reception, dining and other areas have different demands, while adjustability, safety and security are yet other concerns. Whatever those demands are, your hospital lighting design will need quality components to ensure it performs as you...

ROUND SNAP PUSH-IN RIVET View online 12? Snap rivets provide value with fast and easy installation without any tools to speed up assembly. The round, minimal design provides a finished look, while aiding in maintaining hygiene. Operating temperature range: -40°C to 115°C. Nylon 6. UL94 V-2 or UL94 V-0 and also in heat-stabilised material. Typically used: panels, covers and fixtures NYLON FLAT WASHERS View online^1 Strong, hardwearing plastic flat washers are used in conjunction with screws, bolts or nuts and offer electrical and moisture insulation, spacing and load distribution for your...

QUICK GUIDE HOSPITAL CABINETS Hospital-furniture manufacturers have to design cabinets that will meet the high demands and diverse needs of the medical industry. Applications include hospital bedside cabinets, hospital PPE cabinets, medical office cabinets, storage cabinets, hospital bedside table with drawers and more. We can make your job easier with the small components that meet the demand for what you need most, from hard-wearing materials and design to enhancing safety in your application. In addition to the solutions below - and depending on what you're designing - you might also...

LEDGE HANDLE View online Iff Ledge cabinet pull handles are ideal for drawers. Choose personalised profile with labelling or blank profile. These are screw mounted onto a channel to allow multiposition when a longer profile is selected. Different finishes available. Typically used: cabinet doors SPRING-LOADED REMOVABLE CONCEALED HINGE View online Iff Spring hinges with a retractable pin under a spring load allows the door or panel of hospital storage cabinets to be removed for quick and easy access. The design allows for tool-free removal of the door or panel, providing extra value....

DOWNLOAD FREE CADS AND TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Download free CADs and request free samples, which are available for most of our solutions. It’s a great way to ensure you’ve chosen exactly what you need. If you’re not quite sure which product will work best for your medical furniture, our experts are always happy to advise you. Whatever your requirements, you can depend on fast despatch. Request your free samples or download free CADs now. QUESTIONS? Email us at sales@essentracomponents.co.uk or speak to one of our experts for further information on the ideal solution for your application 0845...