Handicare, a provider of mobility and accessibility solutions, launches the AP-Series Portable Ceiling Lift in North America.

Built from the ground up, the AP-Series features the SafeGuard Hook and ActiveSense Tilt Detection for safety, as well as heavy-duty smart batteries engineered to provide more lifting capability on a single charge. Portable and lightweight, it is designed to move from room to room with ease.

“We’re excited to bring this easy-to-use, portable ceiling lift to the market. With its unparalleled safety features and improved battery technology, home caregivers and their loved ones can achieve greater accessibility along with peace of mind.”

— Randi Binstock, President of Patient Handling for Handicare North America

AP-Series Features

Key features and benefits of the Handicare AP-Series portable ceiling lifts include:

  • A heavy-duty smart battery offering up to 175% more lift cycles on a single charge compared to previous generation portable lifts.
  • SafeGuard Hook designed to minimize sling loop migration, providing users an extra sense of safety and security.
  • ActiveSense Tilt Detection alerts caregivers through audible warnings and stops the AP-Series when users are lifted at unsafe angles during transfers.
  • Available in two models featuring a safe working load (SWL) of 300 and 450 lbs designed to accommodate any lifting situation.
  • The AP-450 version features a full-color digital handset displaying active status, full life data and diagnostics.
  • Reinforced antimicrobial strap provides reduced infection risks and increased durability while providing caregivers with a visual indicator for strap replacement.
  • Lightweight and easily portable, can be moved room to room with little effort.

For more information on the AP-Series, visit Handicare.

[Source(s): Handicare, PR Newswire]


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