Friday, July 25, 2014

Dolphin at The New Forest Show

Dolphin Mobility is delighted to be exhibiting at The New Forest and Hampshire County Show this year, showcasing our extensive range of lifting and hoisting equipment. See our Facebook event page for more details.

Dolphin Lifts - Hot Tub Hoists

Handi-Move Riding Hoist supplied in the UK by Dolphin Lifts

Thyssen Flow 2 Stairlift for narrow staircases

We will have an overhead XY hoist, a wall lift, a Stairlift for narrow stairs, a hot tub hoist and the body support system which is an independent transfer aid which is very effective for transferring disabled riders onto a horse. New Forest Show Block 12, Stand 120.

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Multi Purpose Height Adjustable Mobile Bathing Bench

The unique Shower Bath Trolley is height adjustable, fully mobile and can function as a shower stretcher, shallow bath, or treatment table. 

The rim of the shower trolley can be raised and lowered electrically to make showering comfortable and convenient. With the rim in the highest position, it serves as a shallow bathtub.

Height Adjustable Shower Bath Trolley from Dolphin Mobility

Hoisting onto height adjustable changing and bathing bench

Removing the sling for assisted bathing

Shower Bath Trolley at lowest height

Shower Bath Trolley in raised position

Bathing the patient in the mobile bath trolley.

The bath can be lowered to enable PAT slide transfers of patients from a bed or trolley and the warm feeling bath liner is soft to the touch and easy to clean.

For more details on the Shower Bath Trolley or to arrange a demonstration please call Dolphin Lifts on 01276 856060 or send an email to info@dolphinlifts.co.uk requesting more information. Other nursing benches can also be found on our website.

Monday, June 02, 2014

Molift Air

The Molift Air is an innovative new ceiling hoist with a quick release function which enables the lift to be easily handled during installation and servicing.

It can be used with fixed rail systems as well as freestanding gantry systems. Trolleys are available which allow the Molift Air to be used with other manufacturers tracking.

Molift Air with 4 point suspension

Molift Air with 8 point suspension

Molift AIR with RgoSlings

Molift AIR Quick Release Coupling

Molift AIR Motor Controls

Molift AIR overhead hoist

Molift AIR ceiling track hoist

Molift AIR Pod Dimensions

Molift AIR Dimensions:

L x W x H: (Length, Width, Height without trolley) 360 x 190 x 195mm 
A: (Hoisting Range) 300mm
B: (Minimum distance from ceiling to CSP) 345mm
C: (Basic Trolley wheel to connection point lifter)
D: (Hoist height from connection point to CSP) 249mm
E: (Wheeltrack inside rail to under rail H62) 10mm
F: (C+D+H2-E = Total height from rail to connection point for sling)

The standard model traverses the rail manually but there is also the option of a propulsion motor for driven horizontal transfer along the rail.

For more information on the Molift AIR or any of our other hoists, please call us on 01276 856060 or email your request to info@dolphinlifts.co.uk.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Nursing Benches

Nursing Benches are popular in changing places facilities, day centres, school hygiene rooms and care homes. Pressalit Care's range of nursing benches include height adjustable and fixed height options, which provide a stable platform for changing adults and children.

Pressalit Powered Nursing bench 1000

Pressalit Powered Nursing Bench with Splash Curtain

Powered nursing benches 2000 - R8468000

Pressalit 2000 bench detail

Pressalit 2000 Bench with Safety Rail Folded Down

Pressalit R8478000 Powered Nursing Bench with Safety Rail

Height Adjustable Changing Bench

Safety Rail for Powered Nursing Benches 3000 Series

Adjustable head and neck support - Pressalit Nursing Bench

Pressalit Water Collection Tray and Integrated Water Outlet

Height adjustable changing bench folded against the wall.

Pressalit R853021 - 3000 Series - Nursing Bench

Using a height adjustable changing bench

Splash curtain for nursing benches

Pressalit Safety Rail

Bench Safety Rail

All of these practical and stylish changing benches are available from Dolphin Lifts, please call 01276 856060 for more details. Dolphin can supply and install the bench as well as other complimentary items such as ceiling hoists, privacy screens and adjustable toilets and basins.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Step Lifts by Dolphin Mobility

Step Lifts have been developed to give wheelchair users access when they are confronted by a change in level or due to the presence of steps. The lifts are compact whilst offering a large platform area and can be configured for use in domestic dwellings or public buildings. The following images are domestic step lift installations.

Step Lift Top Gate

Step Lift View from Above

Terry Step Lift Install - Dolphin Mobility

Completed Step Lift Project


Step Lift Installations

Platform Lift for Steps

Step Lift at Upper Level

Step Lift Side View

At Dolphin, we work with different suppliers in order to specify the most suitable step lift for the client and their property. We can also arrange all of the building work and the installation of the lift. For more details or to arrange a free no-obligation quotation, please call us on 01276 856060.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Molift Nomad Portable Ceiling Hoist

The Molift Nomad is a portable ceiling lifter designed for the purpose of lifting and transporting people in a residential or public environment.

The Molift Nomad hoist can climb between two rail systems, avoiding the need to make alterations to the door header. To do this, there must be a trolley with a climbing belt present on both rail systems.

using the molift nomad hoist

Molift Nomad XY Rail Tracking

Portable Molift Nomad

Molift Nomad on rail

Molift Nomad Hoist in Transport Trolley

The Molift Nomad Lifter

Molift Nomad Hoist with Reacher

Using the Molift Nomad

Using the Molift Nomad Reacher

Molift Nomad Lifter Dimensions

Unusually for a portable hoist the Molift Nomad has four point suspension as standard. Other features and benefits included as follows.

Technical specifications: 
  • Battery 26.4V – 1.9NiCD or NiMH 2.2Ah (defined as green battery by the EU) 
  • Lifting Height 2 metres (length of the lifting belt) 
  • Measures 522 x 200 x 329mm (L x W x H) 
  • Material Fibre armoured plastic and aluminium 
  • Unit Weight 6.8kg 
  • Weight Capacity 230kg (optional 255kg)


Features include: 

  • High lift speed 35mm/second with soft start-stop function 
  • Exceptionally high battery performance (70+ lifts per charge) 
  • Compatible with patented Flexi-Link Connection System 
  • Compatible with the Large Floor transport/storage Trolley 
  • Easy overnight charge system (charger may be desktop or wall mounted) 
  • Built in electronic lift counter/service alert 
  • Splash proof casing High lift capacity (230kg SWL or Optional 255kg SWL capacity)
For more information, please contact Dolphin Moblilty Hoists on 01276 856060. Alternatively you can email and information request to info@dolphinlifts.co.uk.