HealthCraft SPB-HD Bariatric Pole with SuperBar, 450 lb

HealthCraft SPB-HD is a floor-to-ceiling transfer pole with a pivoting bar, for a person up to 450 lb. It is a handhold for standing and moving, not a support for full body weight.

What does it do and how does it work?

• Pole: 1.5 in (38 mm) alloy steel with a white anti-microbial powder coat, and a 20 in grip.
• Bar: 16 in (406 mm); lift to turn and lower to lock, in 8 lowered positions every 45 degrees.
• Height: 93 to 99 in (2362 to 2515 mm).
• Fixing: a jackscrew presses the pole between floor and ceiling, and the heavy-duty top plate is screwed into a ceiling joist.

Who is it for, and who should choose something else?

Choose SPB-HD when the person is over the 300 lb rating of the standard pole with a bar and a pivoting bar is wanted.

• No bar needed: the pole alone is SP-HD.
• Lifting: it is not a hoist. Choose a patient lift if the person cannot take their own weight.
• Bedside safety: dementia, confusion, sedation or frailty raises the entrapment risk. Do not place it beside a soft or compressible mattress.

Will it fit?

• Ceiling: 93 to 99 in. The Uni-Fit extender is rated 300 lb only, so no bariatric pole is offered over 99 in.
• Joist: the top plate must cross at least one ceiling joist, and it is screwed to the joist.
• Avoid: angled ceilings, radiant ceiling heat, loose floor coverings, unknown structure above the ceiling, direct water and outdoor use.

Using and installing it

• The jackscrew sets the tension; it does not by itself require drilling the floor. On this heavy-duty model the top plate must still be screwed to the joist.
• Use a qualified installer if you are not equipped for the work; a free home assessment can check the room first.
• Bed: tight to the mattress or at least 12.5 in (320 mm) away, and at least 12.5 in from the headboard and footboard.
• Toilet or chair: 3 to 10 in in front of the knees and 2 to 6 in to the side. Tub: base against the tub, about halfway along.
• The bar is usually set 24 to 38 in (610 to 965 mm) off the floor.

What does it work with, and what are its limits?

• Capacity: 450 lb maximum user weight; it is not intended to support full body weight.
• Standards and warranty: HealthCraft states ASTM F3186-24 compliance. Limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.
• Accessories: the SuperBar add-on kit fits an existing SuperPole; the Uni-Fit extender is a 300 lb part and does not fit this model.

How does it compare?

• Standard SuperPole with SuperBar: 300 lb, with the Uni-Fit option.
• SP-HD: the same bariatric pole without the bar.
• Grab bars suit a wall that can take one; all super poles are on the hub.

Funding, delivery and service

Funding may help: see who may help pay. We can install the pole; ask about installation when you order. See warranty services. We deliver across the GTA.