Manual wheelchair
A manual wheelchair is moved by the user pushing the hand rims or by an attendant pushing the handles, with no motor. It is used in hospitals, airports, care homes, rehabilitation centres and by long-term users.
Common types
- Steel folding wheelchair: a durable, lower-cost chair for hospital and general use.
- Aluminium lightweight wheelchair: lighter to lift and transport.
- Transit wheelchair: small rear wheels, designed to be pushed by an attendant.
- Active rigid-frame wheelchair: light and adjustable for independent daily users.
- Reclining or tilt-in-space wheelchair: back or whole seat tilts for users who need postural support.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Seat width, seat depth and seat height
- Frame material (steel or aluminium) and chair weight
- Rear wheel size, tyre type and quick-release axles
- Armrests and footrests: fixed, flip-up, swing-away or elevating
- Maximum user weight, brakes, cushion and accessories such as anti-tip wheels
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers usually ask for CE marking under the EU MDR or local registration, ISO 13485 for the maker, and ISO 7176 test reports for static and dynamic stability, strength and dimensions.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
Are pneumatic or solid tyres better?
Pneumatic tyres give a softer ride on rough ground but can puncture and need pumping. Solid tyres need no maintenance and suit hospital floors. Many hospitals choose solid tyres, while outdoor users often prefer pneumatic ones.
Send us the specification and quantity. We compare manufacturers in China and reply with options, lead times and the documents that come with each product. NJMC sources and checks; it does not manufacture.