Steel Frame Construction and Seating Configuration
The FS875 Basic Steel & Nylon Wheelchair (VM-WCFS875) is an entry-level manual wheelchair built on a sturdy steel frame with nylon upholstery, providing a solid and comfortable seating surface for daily use in home and institutional settings. The 46cm seat width accommodates a broad range of adult users within the wheelchair’s 100kg maximum load capacity, making it appropriate for the majority of adult patients encountered in general clinical and residential care environments. The overall wheelchair width of 50cm allows for navigation through standard doorways and corridor widths in most South African homes, clinics, and hospitals.
Fixed Armrests, Footrests, and Stable Support
The VM-WCFS875 features fixed armrests and fixed footrests that provide consistent lateral and lower-limb support throughout use. Fixed armrests offer a stable, predictable support surface for users who require continuous arm support during seated transport and daily activities, without the variability introduced by height-adjustable or removable configurations. The fixed footrests maintain the user’s lower limbs in a supported position during transport and stationary use, reducing the risk of unintended contact between the user’s feet and the floor or wheel surfaces. This configuration is well suited to users who do not require lateral transfer access or frequent footrest repositioning.
Dimensions, Weight, and Clinical Applications
The VM-WCFS875 has an overall width of 50cm and a unit weight of 15.9kg. The steel frame construction provides durability for sustained institutional or home use without the cost premium associated with aluminium or lightweight alloy alternatives, making it a practical procurement choice for facilities managing multiple mobility aids or operating within constrained budgets. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the FS875 is suited to hospitals, clinics, frail care and rehabilitation facilities, home care environments, and any setting requiring a dependable manual wheelchair for routine patient mobility and transport.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | FS875 |
| VM SKU | VM-WCFS875 |
| Frame material | Steel |
| Upholstery | Nylon |
| Seat width | 46cm |
| Overall width | 50cm |
| Maximum load capacity | 100kg |
| Armrests | Fixed |
| Footrests | Fixed |
| Unit weight | 15.9kg |
