Woburn Profiling Bed.
- 220kg SWL - 185kg Maximum User Weight - 365-795mm Height Range - the Woburn Profiling Bed provides a frame SWL of 220kg (34 stone) with a maximum user weight of 185kg (29 stone), covering the standard care home and community care weight range; the 365-795mm height adjustability gives carers access at the ergonomic working height required to reduce lumbar strain during personal care, wound care, and nursing procedures per MHOR 1992, and provides a lower transfer height at 365mm for safer bed-to-chair transfers for residents with limited mobility.
- Electric Backrest to 70 Degrees and Knee Break to 30 Degrees - the electric backrest elevates to 70 degrees for high Fowler's positioning required for respiratory management, eating, and enteral feeding; the knee break function elevates the thigh section to 30 degrees, preventing the resident from sliding toward the foot of the bed during high backrest positioning, which reduces the shear force at the sacrum that causes pressure injury during prolonged backrest elevation; the auto-regression option adds a sliding backrest that further reduces sacral shear by moving the whole platform as the backrest rises.
- Low-Voltage Supply - Emergency Battery Backup - Lockable Handset - the low-voltage power supply reduces the risk of electric shock to residents and carers during routine use and cleaning; the emergency battery backup maintains all electric functions during a power failure, preventing the bed from being stranded in an unsafe position for a dependent resident; the lockable handset prevents unauthorised adjustment by residents, visitors, or unsupervised children; IPX4 motor protection resists fluid ingress during cleaning.
- Wraparound Wooden Boards - 205mm Max Mattress Depth - MHRA Compliant - the collapsible wooden side rails comply with MHRA bed rail safety guidance including the two-handed release requirement; maximum mattress depth 205mm maintains bed rail entrapment compliance; wraparound wooden head and footboards; Trendelenburg optional; braked castors; quick-release actuators; compatible with Balmoral, Windsor, and Sandringham active mattresses.
Woburn Profiling Bed - 220kg SWL - 365-795mm Height - Electric Backrest 70 Degrees - MHRA Compliant
The Woburn Profiling Bed provides a reliable electric profiling platform for care home and community settings with a 220kg frame SWL and a 185kg maximum user weight. The 365-795mm height range supports MHOR 1992 carer ergonomic access and safe transfer positioning. Electric backrest to 70 degrees and knee break to 30 degrees manage the full range of clinical positioning requirements. Low-voltage supply, IPX4 motor protection, emergency battery backup, and lockable handset. Collapsible wooden side rails; 205mm maximum mattress depth for MHRA entrapment compliance. Trendelenburg optional.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame SWL | 220kg (34 stone) |
| Maximum User Weight | 185kg (29 stone) |
| Height Range | 365 - 795mm |
| Backrest Angle | Up to 70 degrees electric |
| Knee Break Angle | Up to 30 degrees |
| Side Rails | Collapsible wooden - MHRA two-handed release |
| Max Mattress Depth | 205mm (bed rail entrapment compliance) |
| Power Supply | Low-voltage |
| Motor Protection | IPX4 |
| Safety Features | Emergency battery backup; lockable handset; braked castors |
| Optional Features | Auto-regression; Trendelenburg |
| Reference | NCL-HLB791.03 |
| Compliance | MHRA guidelines; MHOR 1992 (height adjustment) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Woburn Profiling Bed complies with MHRA guidelines for profiling beds, including the two-handed collapsible rail release mechanism and the 205mm maximum mattress depth specification for bed rail entrapment compliance under MHRA bed safety guidance. SWL of 220kg and maximum user weight of 185kg must be verified per MHOR 1992 before deployment. The height adjustment range supports MHOR 1992 carer ergonomic requirements; the prescribed working height must be documented in the care plan and adjusted for each carer as required. Equipment register records including mattress depth confirmation must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the knee break function and why is it clinically important when using a high backrest angle?
The knee break is a section of the profiling bed platform located beneath the resident's thighs that raises to elevate the knees and thighs toward the chest as a separate movement from the backrest. When a profiling bed raises only its backrest without engaging the knee break, the resident's body slides toward the foot of the bed under gravity, since the raised backrest effectively tilts the whole sleeping surface and gravity pulls the resident downward along the incline. This sliding motion creates shear force at the sacrum, which is the primary mechanism by which backrest elevation contributes to pressure injury at the sacral zone. The knee break counters this by raising the thigh section to create a physical stop for the resident's body as the backrest rises, preventing the sacral slide. The knee break angle of 30 degrees is coordinated with the backrest elevation to position the resident in a stable Fowler's position where the body is not sliding and sacral shear is minimised, allowing the backrest to be maintained at its therapeutic angle without continuous resident repositioning.
What does IPX4 motor protection mean and why does it matter for profiling beds?
IPX4 is an ingress protection rating under the IEC 60529 standard that specifies the motor and electrical components are protected against water splashing from any direction. For a profiling bed in a care environment, this means the motor units and their connections can withstand the water exposure that occurs during routine bed cleaning, patient hygiene procedures, and incontinence management without the water causing electrical failure or safety hazards. Without adequate ingress protection, water entering the motor casing during cleaning can cause short circuits, motor failure, or electric shock risk. The IPX4 rating does not make the bed waterproof against immersion, but it provides the protection level appropriate for the care environment where water exposure is common but controlled. The low-voltage power supply adds a second layer of electrical safety by ensuring that even in the event of a fault, the voltage available is below the threshold for clinically significant electric shock.
NCL-HLB791.03
Viewed products
- 220kg SWL - 185kg Maximum User Weight - 365-795mm Height Range - the Woburn Profiling Bed provides a frame SWL of 220kg (34 stone) with a maximum user weight of 185kg (29 stone), covering the standard care home and community care weight range; the 365-795mm height adjustability gives carers access at the ergonomic working height required to reduce lumbar strain during personal care, wound care, and nursing procedures per MHOR 1992, and provides a lower transfer height at 365mm for safer bed-to-chair transfers for residents with limited mobility.
- Electric Backrest to 70 Degrees and Knee Break to 30 Degrees - the electric backrest elevates to 70 degrees for high Fowler's positioning required for respiratory management, eating, and enteral feeding; the knee break function elevates the thigh section to 30 degrees, preventing the resident from sliding toward the foot of the bed during high backrest positioning, which reduces the shear force at the sacrum that causes pressure injury during prolonged backrest elevation; the auto-regression option adds a sliding backrest that further reduces sacral shear by moving the whole platform as the backrest rises.
- Low-Voltage Supply - Emergency Battery Backup - Lockable Handset - the low-voltage power supply reduces the risk of electric shock to residents and carers during routine use and cleaning; the emergency battery backup maintains all electric functions during a power failure, preventing the bed from being stranded in an unsafe position for a dependent resident; the lockable handset prevents unauthorised adjustment by residents, visitors, or unsupervised children; IPX4 motor protection resists fluid ingress during cleaning.
- Wraparound Wooden Boards - 205mm Max Mattress Depth - MHRA Compliant - the collapsible wooden side rails comply with MHRA bed rail safety guidance including the two-handed release requirement; maximum mattress depth 205mm maintains bed rail entrapment compliance; wraparound wooden head and footboards; Trendelenburg optional; braked castors; quick-release actuators; compatible with Balmoral, Windsor, and Sandringham active mattresses.