Information on suction cup grab bar weight capacity
The Following pertains to the amount of weight a person would typically use during typical scenarios while using a suction cup grab bar. Suction cup grab bars are not rated with a weight capacity per say as you do not put all of your weight on a grab bar. The only way to put all of your weight on a grab bar would be to sit on it, stand on it, or hang from it… None of which are what the item is intended for.
"We find that when using a Quick Rail to assist in standing from the toilet a person will exert 35-40 lb of direct pull on the grab-bar. At this angled position the quick rail is rated for 175 lb of pull.
"When the bar is mounted vertically near the bath tub and the rail is used to balance when stepping into the tub a person will put 10-15 lb of pressure on the rail. In this orientation, the rails are rated at 200 lbs.
"If the bar is mounted horizontally in the shower area, a person will use maybe 25-30 lb of direct pressure to steady themselves and the bar is rated at 150lb.
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