The Marsden M-930 is a custom clinical solution for NHS hospitals and specialist care facilities where the highest-efficiency patient weighing workflow is required, eliminating ramps entirely through a flush-floor pit installation. Beds and trolleys roll directly over the weighing surface without any incline or step, making it the most operationally seamless bed weighing solution available for high-volume admission environments including A&E, surgical pre-assessment units and emergency admission wards.
Supplied with a pit frame and available in configurable platform dimensions, the M-930 is a made-to-order clinical installation that integrates directly into the ward or department floor structure, requiring advance planning and coordination with facilities management during the specification phase.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity Options | 600kg (200g graduation) or 1500kg (500g graduation) |
| Approval | Class III Approved (NAWI Directive) |
| Installation | Pit-mounted, flush with floor, pit frame supplied |
| Indicator Mounting | Column or wall mount options |
| Platform Dimensions | Custom to requirement, various sizes available |
| Key Functions | Preset Tare, Hold, BMI calculation via numeric keypad |
Class III approval under the NAWI Directive confirms the M-930 is authorised for patient monitoring, diagnosis and treatment in NHS and regulated clinical environments. The flush-floor design directly addresses Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance in high-throughput settings: eliminating ramps removes the force required to push a loaded trolley or bed over a raised surface, reducing cumulative musculoskeletal load on clinical staff in departments that weigh patients on admission multiple times per shift. The fixed installation also eliminates the trip hazard associated with portable ramp-based systems in busy A&E and admissions environments.
What is involved in installing the M-930 and who coordinates this?
The M-930 requires a prepared pit in the floor of the clinical area, dimensioned to match the chosen platform size. Marsden supplies the pit frame and scale components, and provides technical guidance on pit dimensions and installation requirements. Coordination with the hospital's estates and facilities management team is needed during the planning phase. Marsden's technical team can advise on pit specification and visit site during the installation phase where required.
Is the M-930 suitable for high-frequency use in busy A&E departments?
Yes. The M-930 is designed for precisely this purpose. The flush-floor installation means every patient arriving on a trolley can be weighed as part of the standard admissions flow without any additional handling step or equipment setup. The scale handles the forces of busy trolley traffic and maintains Class III accuracy throughout, with no recalibration required between patients when used within its specified capacity and conditions.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Medical bed scales enable accurate weighing of immobile patients without transfer in care homes and NHS settings.