Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Heavy-Duty Delrin Buckle (60-Inch / Pastel Stripe)
Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Heavy-Duty Delrin Buckle — Pastel Stripe (60" x 2")
Patient Handling & Ambulation System with High-Tensile 2-Inch Cotton Webbing, Quick-Release Delrin Side-Release Buckle, Standard 60-Inch Sizing Track, and Professional Pastel Stripe Pattern
The Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Heavy-Duty Delrin Buckle (Model: 252061) is a foundational handling tool engineered to facilitate safer lifting, walking guidance, and physical transfers. Designed without handles for a classic, low-profile grip workspace, this belt wraps securely around an individual's waist over top of their clothes to provide a strong, unified anchor point. This direct leverage point allows home health aides, physical therapists, and nurses to confidently guide individuals up from chairs, beds, or wheelchairs while significantly mitigating the physical strain that leads to caregiver back injuries.
Crafted from 100% high-tensile, launderable cotton webbing in an industry-standard pastel stripe pattern, the belt incorporates a high-impact Delrin polymer side-release snap clasp. The buckle clicks locked instantly under load and disengages effortlessly with a simple two-finger pinch. Rated for users up to 250 lbs and capable of withstanding commercial institutional laundering up to 180°F, the Skil-Care 252061 delivers exceptional durability and infection-control reliability for physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and home care environments.
Key Features & Benefits
- High-Tensile 2-Inch Cotton Webbing: Woven from structural, heavy-grade cotton fibers that deliver dependable tensile strength under full lifting loads, while remaining comfortable and non-abrasive against clothing.
- Impact-Resistant Side-Release Delrin Buckle: Equipped with a rugged Delrin polymer snap clasp that clicks locked instantly and securely, streamlining daily care workflows with fast, pinch-release removal.
- Standard 60-Inch Fitment Track: Built with a generous 5-foot overall workspace length, allowing caregivers to quickly adjust the strap sizing via an integrated slide path to achieve a tailored fit for individuals up to 250 lbs.
- Professional Pastel Stripe Pattern: Industry-standard striped aesthetic provides clear visibility during transfer routines and coordinates seamlessly in both home-care and clinical settings.
- Low-Profile Gripping Surface: Handle-free design allows caregivers to clasp the belt directly at any position around the perimeter, providing infinite hand placement options based on the exact requirements of the transfer.
- Clinical Laundry Grade: Webbing and Delrin polymer buckle withstand the demands of high-temperature commercial washing and tumble drying up to 180°F without losing structural integrity.
- FSA / HSA Account Eligible: Fully qualified for purchase or reimbursement using Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account funds.
Patient Transfer & Physical Therapy Specialist Insight: While metal drop-jaw buckles are great for bariatric applications, the side-release Delrin buckle on the Skil-Care 252061 is preferred by many clinicians for standard transfers due to its rapid snap-and-release mechanism. The 60-inch length provides an ideal, compact fit for slim-to-average body profiles without leaving excess tail webbing during ambulation practice.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Brand / Master VendorSkil-Care Corporation
- Model SKU / MPN252061
- UPC / GTIN671509121109
- Product ClassificationStandard Physical Therapy Gait & Transfer Belt
- Overall Belt Dimensions60 Inches Long x 2 Inches Wide (152.4 cm x 5.08 cm)
- Primary Webbing Material100% High-Tensile Launderable Cotton Webbing
- Fastener MechanismHigh-Impact Delrin Plastic Side-Release Snap Clasp
- Weight Capacity RatingRated for Individuals up to 250 lbs (113.4 kg)
- Handle ConfigurationClassic Handle-Free Perimeter Architecture
- Color SchemeClassic Pastel Stripe Pattern
- Laundering ToleranceCommercial Machine Wash & Tumble Dry up to 180°F
- Financial EligibilityFSA / HSA Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Delrin side-release buckle perform compared to a metal buckle?
The Delrin plastic side-release buckle snaps together instantly and locks firmly under load, offering quick application and one-handed pinch removal. It is ideal for rapid, everyday transfers and lightweight laundering.
Can this gait belt be used as a restraint in a wheelchair or bed?
No. This product is engineered exclusively as a physical transfer and ambulation assistance aid. It is strictly not intended to be used as a patient restraint or positioning aid in beds, standard chairs, or wheelchairs.
How do I clean and launder this gait belt?
The entire cotton belt and Delrin buckle assembly can be placed in residential or commercial washing machines and tumble dried at high institutional temperatures up to 180°F without shrinking or damaging the buckle mechanism.
Manufacturing Data & Safety Compliance
- Brand Catalog Manifest: Skil-Care Patient Handling & Physical Therapy Systems
- Product Presentation: Single-Unit Non-Sterile Standard Cotton Gait Belt (SKU: 252061)
- Primary Suitability: Ideal for hospitals, physical therapy clinics, nursing homes, and home health care
Disclaimer: Technical metrics, dimensions, and weight ratings on this page are compiled directly from manufacturer data files. Product specifications may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Confirm user sizing requirements before completing checkout. This product information is not medical advice; consult a physical therapist or healthcare professional for guidance on proper patient transfer techniques.
âš WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
