Manta Back Support
Update 2025

Simplistic to Sophisticated. Effortless to Elaborate. Clean to Complex. 

Whatever your needs are, the Spex Manta offers a premium back support solution, whether that be forming a crucial part of a complex seating system, or providing a nice, comfortable and supportive hug for the user of a simplistic set-up. The Manta has your back! 

The Manta offers a solid shell with unique built-in lateral trunk supports that are width and height adjustable to give excellent lateral stability. An upholstery wrap offers comfort and secure spine and trunk support.

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What's
New?

The updated Manta Back Support keeps the same trusted shape that we all know and love, with some functional updates to improve its usability.

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Dual-Orientation Cover Design
Unique cover can be flipped so the lateral trunk supports can be positioned either at the top or bottom.
Enhanced Comfort
New supportive inner features soft memory foam in the center of the back support for improved user comfort.
Neoprene Lateral Covers
Lateral trunk support covers now feature soft neoprene instead of spacer fabric, increasing comfort during self-propulsion.
Integrated Spacer Fabric Handles
Discreet handles at the top and bottom made from spacer fabric can also function as harness retainers (please note these are not intended for clinical positioning).
Improved Lateral Trunk Support Cover Design
The previous material strap which went across the back of the Manta has been replaced with individual Velcro loops around each lateral support. This enhances compatibility with power wheelchair interfaces and back plates.
Full U-Shape Zip
The cover now unzips completely around the edge of the back support, making it easier to remove and reassemble the foam inner after washing.
TSS and Wedge Compatibility
Velcro has been added to the back of the foam inner, making it compatible with TSS shapes and other positioning wedges.
Swing-Away Lateral Option
A new production option is now available for swing-away laterals, allowing for easier transfers.
Expanded Size Range
New standard sizes added: 22” x 20”, 22” x 22”, and 22” x 23”
Features
and Benefits

Clinical Benefits:

  • A solid back support to support stability needs
  • Shoulder height back support with deep contour lateral support
  • Minimal to high level postural support
  • Improved trunk positioning with independently adjustable incorporated lateral supports
  • Has mild-moderate torso asymmetries
  • Greater functionality as there is minimal hardware between the user and the lateral supports

Functional Benefits:

  • Fully adjustable and repositionable lateral ‘wings’ means that the therapist/clinician can ensure the right support in the right place for the user:
    • Depth Adjustable Inbuilt Lateral Supports: 5cm of depth adjustment on back supports up to 15″ and 7.8 cm of depth adjustment on back supports 16″+.
    • Height Adjustable Inbuilt Lateral Supports: 3cm of depth adjustment on back supports up to 15″ and 4 cm of depth adjustment on back supports 16″+
  • Slick and non-obtrusive yet provides the right amount of spine and lateral stability for many different postural needs
  • Lightweight solid aluminium back support with quick-release hardware
  • Wrap upholstery section gives conforming comfort
  • Offers exceptional trunk stability
  • Minimal contouring and includes a positioning kit for further postural enhancements
  • Add head and other positioning supports if more support is required

 

Product
Codes
Product Code Size
1254-1012-200 10″ Wide x 12″ High
1254-1214-200 12″ Wide x 14″ High
1254-1216-200 12″ Wide x 16″ High
1254-1416-200 14″ Wide x 16″ High
1254-1418-200 14″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1420-200 14″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1618-200 16″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1620-200 16″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1623-200 16″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-1718-200 17″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1720-200 17″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1723-200 17″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-1818-200 18″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-1820-200 18″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-1823-200 18″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-2018-200 20″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-2020-200 20″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-2023-200 20″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-2218-200 22″ Wide x 18″ High
1254-2220-200 22″ Wide x 20″ High
1254-2223-200 22″ Wide x 23″ High
1254-2929-200 User Matched Size up to 20″ Wide
1254-2939-200 User Matched Size 21″ to 25″ Wide
1254-2201-200 Add Swing-Away Lateral Hardware to Manta Back Support
Specifications
Weight (without hardware, 16″ back) 2.7kg
Weight Capacity 136kg / 180kg with Heavy-Duty Hardware
Back Support Thickness 50mm
Lateral Thickness 40mm
Code 1254-WWHH-200
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