Axial Swing-Away Lateral Hardware
Provides the correct support structure with patented mechanically rotational system.
Struggling to find an effective lateral trunk support solution for wheelchair users that present with complex postures?
The Spex Axial Swing-Away Lateral Hardware, with its patented mechanically rotational system ensures that the user’s trunk is always kept well supported even in the most challenging positions. A well-fitting lateral support will improve balance, posture, and comfort in the wheelchair.
Allowing movement in all support surface planes enables the lateral pad to rotate to correctly align to the user's trunk, regardless of complexity of posture.
As well as offering width and depth adjustment that all Spex Lateral Supports provide, the innovative mechanism of the Axial Swing-Away enables multi-angular adjustability of the support pad.
Complete your Lateral Trunk Support solution by selecting from our large variety of lateral support pads. The optimum fit to the user’s body shape and postural requirements can be achieved through a range of shapes, sizes, overlays and covers.
Axial lateral mechanisms are provided with a comfy protective sleeve that ensures the user’s arms are protected from any hard surfaces.
Functional Benefits

Unobstructed Transfers with the Swing-Away Mechanism

Infinite Adjustment Possibilities for Ultimate Trunk Orientation

Unimpeded Lateral Positioning

Highly Versatile and Configurable

Comfy Protective Sleeve

Anatomical Support Pad Design
Clinical
The Axial Swing-Away Lateral Supports are multi-adjustable and provide the ultimate positioning for clients with complex postural needs. Its patented rotational system allows for the lateral pad to be positioned virtually anywhere assuring postural control, balance and improve of function for its users. If gradual trunk alignment is required, the axial lateral supports can be endlessly adjusted for gentle and progressive correction towards neutral.
Specifications
Select Hardware
1. Swing-Away Axial Bracket
Style | Code |
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Axial Swing-Away Hardware | 1266-2301-100 |
Paediatric Axial Swing-Away Hardware | 1266-2311-100 |
2. Select Pad
Choose from standard covers or comfy-covers to protect the user's arms from the lateral hardware.
Standard | Comfy-Cover |
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Pad Style | Height | Depth | Pad with Standard Cover | Pad with Comfy Cover |
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Narrow Straight 0 | 85mm | 115mm | 1266-3010-400 | 1266-3010-800 |
Narrow Straight 1 | 95mm | 145mm | 1266-3011-400 | 1266-3011-800 |
Narrow Straight 2 | 95mm | 180mm | 1266-3012-400 | 1266-3012-800 |
Narrow Straight 3 | 115mm | 210mm | 1266-3013-400 | 1266-3013-800 |
Narrow Straight 4 | 115mm | 240mm | 1266-3014-400 | 1266-3014-800 |
Narrow Curved 1 | 95mm | 145mm | 1266-3021-400 | 1266-3021-800 |
Narrow Curved 2 | 95mm | 180mm | 1266-3022-400 | 1266-3022-800 |
Narrow Curved 3 | 115mm | 210mm | 1266-3023-400 | 1266-3023-800 |
Narrow Curved 4 | 115mm | 240mm | 1266-3024-400 | 1266-3024-800 |
Broad 1 | 105mm | 130mm | 1266-3031-400 | 1266-3031-800 |
Broad 2 | 125mm | 140mm | 1266-3032-400 | 1266-3032-800 |
Broad 3 | 140mm | 150mm | 1266-3033-400 | 1266-3033-800 |
Broad 4 | 160mm | 155mm | 1266-3034-400 | 1266-3034-800 |
Broad 5 | 195mm | 165mm | 1266-3035-400 | 1266-3035-800 |
Broad 6 | 230mm | 175mm | 1266-3036-400 | 1266-3036-800 |
3. Lateral upgrades
You can extend the mechanism forward if the backrest foam is thick:
Code | Style | Extends Depth |
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1266-2420-100 | Deep contour bracket kit | 30mm |
1266-2430-100 | Deep contour extended bracket kit | Up to 115mm |
HCPCS Code
E1028
E0956
Accessories

Left Cane Mount Upgrade

Right Cane Mount Upgrade

Lateral Reinforcement Plate

Deep Contour Bracket Kit
