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Spec Gravity Bariatric Chair – Flex Back Wall-Saving Seating for Healthcare Waiting Areas
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Spec Gravity Bariatric Chair – Flex Back Wall-Saving Seating for Healthcare Waiting Areas

Upgrade your healthcare facility, clinic, or waiting area with the Spec Gravity Bariatric Chair—a durable, high-capacity seating solution designed for comfort, longevity, and space efficiency. Engineered to support up to 750 lbs per chair, this lean yet robust bariatric seating option combines sleek design with heavy-duty steel construction, making it ideal for hospitals, medical offices, and high-traffic public spaces.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Heavy-Duty & Durable – Meets ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 standards with a welded 14 & 16-gauge steel frame for long-lasting performance.

✔ Wall-Saving Design – Space-efficient frame maximizes room layout without compromising strength.

✔ 750 lb Weight Capacity – Reliable support for bariatric patients and larger individuals.

✔ Low-Maintenance Comfort – Flex-back design provides motion comfort with no moving parts to maintain.

✔ Customizable Aesthetics – Choose from 76 Spectone colors for steel frames and mix-and-match upholstery fabrics at no extra cost.

✔ Healthcare-Ready – Optional antibacterial/antimicrobial fabrics and fire-retardant barriers enhance safety in medical environments.

✔ Easy Maintenance – Removable VELCRO® back covers and replaceable seats/arms (polyurethane or wood) simplify upkeep.

Premium Construction Details:

  • Seat & Back: High-resiliency foam with 25% plant-based sustainable materials, reinforced steel armatures, and elastic webbing for superior suspension.

  • Arm Options: Choose between polyurethane (black, taupe, Sterling Grey) or wood arms (9 standard stains or custom match).

  • Certified Safety: Complies with California TB117-2013 and Federal Motor Vehicle Standard MVS S302 for flame resistance.

Whether furnishing a hospital waiting room, outpatient clinic, or bariatric care center, the Spec Gravity Bariatric Chair delivers strength, style, and adaptability—all at a value-driven price. Explore customization options today!

Specifications

GRAVITY Specification Sheet

FRAME CONSTRUCTION

  • Frame: Combination of 14 & 16 gauge 1" O.D. welded steel tube. Welds are ground smooth for safety and uniformity. Stretcher bars provide seat support. All connections are metal-to-metal. Integrated steel arm included.

SEAT AND BACK CONSTRUCTION

Seat:

  • Upholstery over hi-resiliency molded foam (25% sustainable plant-based substitute).
  • Welded inner seat armature made of 11 GA flat steel and 16 GA square steel.
  • Elastic webbing straps for suspension.
  • Seat covers are removable (hook and loop, zipper locked).
  • Attached to frame with four 1/4-20 fasteners.

Back:

  • Upholstery over hi-resiliency molded foam (25% sustainable plant-based substitute).
  • Welded inner back armature made of 5/8" round 16 GA steel and 1" square 16 GA steel.
  • Contoured foam with lumbar support.
  • Back covers are removable (hook and loop locked).
  • Attached to frame with two 1/4-20 bolts.

Foam:

  • 3.0 to 3.2 PCF density, performs like regular cut foam.
  • Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Standard MVS S302 and California Bulletin No. 117 (TB117-2013) for flame retardants.

ARM CONSTRUCTION

Polyurethane:

  • Optional self-skinned urethane arm caps over 1/8" thick steel plate.
  • Attached with 1/4-20 bolts. Field replaceable.

Wood:

  • Attached with 7/8" deep threaded wood screws.
  • Finishes: natural, Spec’s standards, or custom stain (water-based, UV-cured).
  • Passes BIFMA Air Quality Standards. Field replaceable.

FEET CONSTRUCTION

Glides:

  • Compression-fit injection molded polymer glides (front).
  • Injected molded polymer glides (rear).

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Public & Lounge Seating
  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 General-Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs

OPTIONS

  • Available as connected seating (refer to price list for details).
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  • Extended lead time! Typically ships in  6+ weeks.
Delivery & Returns

RETURNS: All contract furniture is made to order and cannot be returned for a refund. Simplova may approve some items for return but will be subject to a restocking fee.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Orders that have been scheduled for production may not be changed. All changes including reconsignments to orders previously acknowledged must be requested in writing and are subject to approval. Requests for changes are not deemed accepted until confirmed by the manufacturer. In the event a revision is accepted, change fees may apply.

DELIVERIES BY COURIER/COMMON CARRIER & FREIGHT CLAIMS: The buyer, or buyer's representative, must be present at the time of delivery of the product to sign for and acknowledge correctness of the count and condition of the product being delivered. In the event of shortage or damage of product delivered by a common carrier other than Simplova, the Buyer will be required to file the appropriate claim with that carrier and will hold Simplova harmless from this claim.

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