Universal Wheelchair Anti‑Rollback Device

Safetmate's Universal Anti‑Rollback Device is a flagship product and a pioneer in wheelchair safety, first introduced in 1997 as a revolutionary solution for preventing backward falls for manual wheelchair users. With nearly half a million in service, it provides automatic protection when a resident forgets to set manual brakes while allowing normal forward mobility when seated. Designed for effortless installation, broad compatibility, and long-term durability, it has become a trusted cornerstone in home, assisted-living, and rehabilitation settings. Available in three sizes (standard, narrow, and wide) this product fits a wide variety of wheelchairs. 
 
Key Features & Benefits:
Therapist‑Informed Safety Design: Activates immediately when the user begins to stand, preventing backward motion and reducing fall risk. Clinically designed to support safe transfers and independent mobility.
Broad Compatibility: Fits most manual wheelchair makes and models, including standard, wide, and pediatric chairs, with adjustable height and depth settings for regular, hemi, and extra-low chairs. Adapter kits available for non-standard frames.
Articulating Seat Pad: Supports proper alignment and enhances comfort during standing, transfers, or ambulation practice. Can use any seat cushion or pad with our device.
Durable Construction: Built with precision chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, and high-strength polycarbonate components for long-lasting use in institutional or home care environments.
Flexible Installation: Advanced mounting brackets ensure wide compatibility. Temporary override lever allows safe backward movement of unoccupied wheelchairs.
Quick Release to Fold: With two quick release pins, the device's seat lever can be removed to fold the chair for trunk transport or storage. 
Quick Setup: A seven-step guided installation with minimal tools.
Trusted Legacy: A revolutionary safety device since 1997, setting the standard for all subsequent wheelchair anti-rollback technologies.
 
Ideal For:
Wheelchair users with limited trunk or lower-limb control who may forget to engage brakes before standing.
Residents in home care, assisted-living, or rehabilitation environments where enhanced fall prevention is critical.
Caregivers and therapists seeking a low-profile, reliable safety solution without altering core wheelchair function.
High-fall-risk patients requiring consistent, automatic backward-movement prevention.
 
Why Choose It:
The Safetmate Anti‑Rollback Device combines clinical insight, practical functionality, and trusted durability to reduce the risk of roll-back falls. As a flagship product that revolutionized wheelchair safety in 1997, it continues to support user independence, provide caregivers peace of mind, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of manual wheelchairs, including standard, wide, and pediatric models.