Locomotor Escort 160 Hoist

Locomotor Escort 160 Mobile Hoist: The High-Performance Solution for Complex Transfers and Floor Pickups

The Locomotor Escort 160 Hoist is a premium, battery-powered patient lift that delivers a unique combination of exceptional lifting range, robust capacity, and advanced safety features. Specifically engineered to address the complexities of modern care—including transferring patients onto high beds with specialized pressure relieving mattresses—the Escort 160 is a versatile, high-performance solution. With a substantial $160\text{kg}$ ($25\text{st}$) lifting capacity, it is an indispensable tool for safe, compliant, and efficient patient handling.

Overcoming Transfer Challenges with Superior Reach

The Escort 160’s design is centered on providing maximum operational flexibility, making transfers easier for both the care staff and the patient:

• Exceptional Vertical Lift: The hoist boasts an industry-leading lift range, with the maximum spreader bar height reaching $180\text{cm}$ from the floor. This superior height capability ensures caregivers can safely position patients at optimal working levels and easily navigate the height of modern, electrically adjustable or specialized pressure care beds.

• Complete Floor Recovery: Its powerful lifting mechanism allows for safe and smooth recovery during full floor pickups. This crucial capability ensures that the patient can be recovered from the ground without any manual strain on the care team, fulfilling a critical requirement for emergency procedures.

Enhanced Operation and Uncompromising Safety

Operational efficiency and patient security are paramount, and the Escort 160 delivers through intelligent design features:

• Effortless Manoeuvrability: The integrated electric leg opener allows the operator to adjust the width of the hoist chassis with a simple button press. This saves time and eliminates the physical effort required by manual levers, allowing for quick, precise positioning around furniture and enhancing overall stability.

• Reliability and Battery Management: As a battery-powered unit, it guarantees smooth, controlled transfers. Facilities with high usage demands benefit from the availability of a spare battery, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous service.

• Critical Backup System: Patient safety is secured by a "clever backup system" and a mandatory emergency manual lowering function. This robust safety net allows the caregiver to maintain control and gently lower the patient to a safe position in the unlikely event of an electronic or battery malfunction.

The Escort 160 is more than just a hoist; it is a comprehensive lifting solution designed to meet the highest standards of safety and care, making complex transfers simple and routine.