Introducing the Compact range of WTORS

8 June 2021

The Compact range is signified by the occupant belt floor connection located on the retractor itself. More specifically, a male connector for the occupant belt directly on the retractor.

A selection of the new retractors from BraunAbility.

This eliminates the need for an extra stalk. It also makes everything leaner, which is why we chose to call it our Compact range. It’s also lighter than using a stalk and requires less storage space. With the introduction of the Compact range, all older WTORS will be known as the Classic range.

DIN 75078 Compliant

Also part of the new Compact range is a DIN 75078 compliant lap and shoulder belt.

HD for Heavy Duty

Our two new retractors, the Classic Quattro Express HD and Compact Quattro Express HD are designed for wheelchairs weighing up to 160 kg. The HD retractors come with a metal cover and the karabiner wheelchair fixing and are both ISO 10542 and DIN 75078 compliant.

New retractor design

We're also introducing a new shortened design of our Quattro and the Quattro Express retractors. A 1-part foot bracket effectively shortens the length of the complete tie-down.

We are rolling out this new successively, starting with the retractors in our new Compact range as well as the new Classic HD (Heavy Duty). The new retractor design, both the Classic, when available, and the Compact, can be used as front or back tie-downs.