From material handling system to lift-assistance devices for at-home care

The Creform Stand-Up series, is designed to provide self-lift assistance anywhere a physically challenged person may be sitting or laying down.

An established maker of plasticcoated steel pipes and joints for creating material handling structures, Creform Corp is introducing a series of personal-assist products for the home healthcare market.

The Stand-Up series is designed to provide self-lift assistance anywhere a physically challenged person may be sitting or laying down, either in a bed, chair, couch, or wheelchair. Once standing, a person can transfer to a wheelchair, walker or other mobility assistance device. The Stand-Up units are portable, yet stable, and do not require permanent installation. They fit under most furniture and have a low-profile stainless steel base with a rubber edge that grips any floor surface. The height-adjustable supports are 32mm diam plastic-coated steel pipes that have a woodgrain finish with good gripping characteristics. Optional glow strips for nighttime safety are available. Structures are assembled using plastic joints, which have a smooth transition from joint to pipe. The Creform Stand-Up series of devices have been in use for over 25 years in Japan.