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Quantum Wheelchair Locking | 2021-2022
Quantum Wheelchair Locking | 2021-2022


Designers: Q'Straint Engineers, Q'Straint, Inc., Oakland Park, Florida, USA
Manufacturer: Q'Straint, Inc., Oakland Park, Florida, USA


QUANTUM is the transportation industry’s first fully automatic, rear-facing wheelchair securement station. It meets and exceeds ADA policy and regulations and is the only system available that allows mobility passengers to secure themselves in less than 25 seconds, with minimal assistance from the bus operator.

The revolutionary design of the QUANTUM uses transportation-industry-proven electronics and a stainless steel framework that can withstand the harshest of environments. The system has a sleek, approachable appearance and is easy to maintain. It also features visual and auditory indicators along with automatic sensing to ensure the securement process is fast, safe and efficient. An optional Q'STRAINT backrest is available to further reduce the chance of head and neck injuries.

QUANTUM is trusted by top transit agencies around the globe and is currently in service in over 2000 vehicles worldwide. It offers contact-free securement and is the ideal solution for rear-facing securement, tested and proven to be the safest method of securement. With QUANTUM, everyone benefits: mobility passengers, commuters, drivers and transit properties all go further with its’ never before seen advances in wheelchair passenger safety.



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