Glides For Added Stability
Plinth Medical
Medical furniture accessoryChair and stool base glides (fixed feet)
Certifications
Chair and stool base glides (fixed feet)
Description
Glides For Added Stability (model 1123) are optional base accessories for Plinth Medical chairs and stools, providing a fixed, non-rolling support instead of castors. Supplied as a set of five, they are designed to increase stability where chair mobility is not required, making them suitable for use with operators chairs, support chairs, laboratory chairs and other Plinth Medical seating solutions in clinical and healthcare environments.
Bnefits
- Provide a fixed, non-rolling base for Plinth Medical chairs and stools instead of castors.
- Increase chair stability in situations where movement is not desirable.
- Suitable as an optional accessory across a wide range of Plinth Medical seating products (model 1123).
- Help reduce unintended chair movement during examinations or procedures.
- Simple accessory that can be specified at purchase or retrofitted to compatible models.
Indications
- Use with Plinth Medical operators chairs, support chairs, saddle chairs and laboratory chairs where extra stability is required.
- Clinical, laboratory and healthcare environments where wheeled castors are not desired for safety or infection-prevention reasons.
- Workstations where clinicians or technicians need a stable sitting position without chair movement.
- Applications where local policy or risk assessment recommends glides instead of castors on seating.
Composition
- Set of 5 chair/stool base glides (fixed feet) for compatible Plinth Medical seating bases.
- Exact glide material and finish are not specified in publicly available product listings; typically supplied as durable furniture-grade components by Plinth Medical.
Formulation
- Mechanical, non-powered furniture accessory (chair and stool base glides).
- Model 1123 optional accessory for Plinth Medical products, used in place of castors.
- Supplied as a matched set of five glides sized for compatible Plinth Medical chair and stool bases.
Packaging
- Supplied as a set of 5 glides per pack (1123 – Optional Accessory for Plinth Medical products).
- Shipped as part of standard furniture/accessory orders from distributors such as Medisave, Sterling Medical and Avensys Medical; detailed retail packaging is not specified.
Usage
- Intended for use with compatible Plinth Medical chairs and stools; check the chair or stool documentation to confirm compatibility with model 1123 glides.
- Where castors are already fitted, remove the existing castors from the chair base in accordance with manufacturer or service instructions.
- Insert or fit each glide securely into the base mounting points, ensuring that all five glides are fully seated and the chair stands level on the floor.
- After fitting, test the chair for stability before clinical use, confirming that it does not roll and that all glides are in firm contact with the floor.
- Periodically inspect the glides for wear, damage or loosening; replace or refit as necessary to maintain safe and stable operation.
- Installation and any modification to seating used in clinical areas should follow local health and safety policies and, where appropriate, be carried out by competent personnel or service engineers.
Contraindications
- Not suitable for use on chairs or stools that specifically require castors for clinical workflow or safety reasons.
- Do not fit to seating products that are not compatible with Plinth Medical model 1123 glides.
- Do not use if any glide is visibly damaged, excessively worn or cannot be securely attached to the chair base.
- Avoid use on uneven or unsuitable floor surfaces where fixed feet may compromise stability.
Adverse Effects
- Incorrect installation or use on incompatible chairs may lead to instability or tipping risk.
- Use on uneven or sloping floors may reduce stability compared with a correctly specified base.
- If a glide becomes loose or detached during use, the chair may become unstable until it is refitted or replaced.
- As with any modification to seating, inappropriate use contrary to manufacturer guidance can increase the risk of falls or manual-handling incidents.
Storage Conditions
- Store glides in a dry, clean environment at normal room temperature when not fitted to furniture.
- Keep away from excessive heat, direct sunlight and sources of mechanical damage (crushing, cutting or impact).
- If stored as spare parts, keep them in their original packaging or a labelled container to avoid loss or confusion with other components.
Duration
Not applicable \u2013 this is a passive furniture accessory providing continuous stability for as long as it remains fitted to the chair or stool.
Onset
Immediate functional effect once the glides are installed; the chair base becomes fixed rather than mobile.
