Pin Core
Pin Core
An extremely comfortable product with good air circulation, giving exceptional heat and moisture disapation, which reduces the chance of masseration. Highly reccomended and a favourite for the frail and elderly, giving good comfort for general issue and medium risk users.
Sizes: 15”x16”, 16”x16”, 17”x17”, 18”x16”, 18”x17”, 20” x 20”. All cushions are available 1”, 2”, 3”, 4” in thickness. Custom-made sizes available.
Cover: Towelling as standard, complete with vapour permeable thermo plastic liner.
Foam Insert: A high quality, firm density Pin-Core foam (manmade latex) with built in piercings for better air circulation and greater long term
Risk Category*: Medium/comfort
Weight Guide†:
S3 – 2” – 8 stone (51kg)
S4 – 3” – 12 stone (76kg)
S5 – 4” – 14 stone (89kg)
Adding a crescent base allows approximately 30% increase in load bearing.
Support Pressure: ¾ lb per square inch at 50% compression or deflection
Linear Load Limit:
2” – 12stone (76kg) on a typical 17”x17” cushion
3” – 14stone (89kg) on a typical 17”x17” cushion
4” – 16stone (102kg) on a typical 17”x17” cushion
Crescent base – 19stone (121kg) on a typical 17”x17” cushion
* Risk categories are given as a guide and rely on your judgement and experience.
† Weight Guides are a general indication of an ideal user weight to give optimum durability, comfort and performance; it is not a definitive or maximum value.