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JAY (Sunrise Medical) · Rigid backrests · AC-046
JAY J3 Back rigid wheelchair backrest
The JAY J3 Back is a modular rigid wheelchair backrest from Sunrise Medical, offered in a wide grid of sizes. Twelve heights span four support levels, from lower thoracic at 6.5 inches to shoulder height at 24 inches, and contour depths of 2.2, 3 or 6 inches set how much the shell wraps the trunk. The lightest shells weigh from 1.4 lb without hardware. Mounting hardware allows 20 degrees of angle adjustment.
- Product type
- Rigid backrest
- Widths
- 12-26 in
- Heights
- 6.5-24 in (12 heights)
- Contour depths
- 2.2 in, 3 in or 6 in
JAY J3 Back key features
- Widths from 12 to 26 inch
- Twelve heights from 6.5 to 24 inch across four support levels
- Contour depths of 2.2, 3 or 6 inch
- From 1.4 lb without hardware; carbon fibre shell option
- Hardware gives 20 degrees of angle and up to 2 inch of width adjustment
- Capacity 300 lb, or 500 lb on 22 to 26 inch widths
Who the JAY J3 Back suits
Covers a broad range of users, from active people who want a low back at lower-thoracic level to those who need shoulder-height postural support with deep lateral contour. Height and contour are normally chosen with a seating clinician.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 0.635 kg (1.4 lb)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
JAY J3 Back specifications
| Product type | Rigid backrest |
|---|---|
| Widths | 12-26 in |
| Heights | 6.5-24 in (12 heights) |
| Contour depths | 2.2 in, 3 in or 6 in |
| Weight | From 1.4 lb without hardware |
| User capacity | 300 lb (12-20 in); 500 lb (22-26 in) |
| Hardware options | RH, SH, TH, 4-Point |
| Hardware adjustment | 20 degrees angle; +2 in width |
| Frame tubing | 3/4 to 1 1/8 in |
| Insert / cover | 1.5 in soft foam; spacer fabric and Lycra outer |
| Maker country | USA (home country of the brand, not confirmed) |
| Price | Quoted on request |
| Brand | JAY (Sunrise Medical) |
| Category | Backrests, postural supports and headrests, Rigid backrests |
| Catalog ID | AC-046 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
JAY J3 Back: common questions
What heights does the JAY J3 Back come in?
Twelve heights: 6.5, 8 and 9.5 inches (lower thoracic), 12, 13.5 and 15 (mid thoracic), 16.5, 18 and 19.5 (upper thoracic), and 21, 22.5 and 24 (shoulder).
What is the weight capacity of the JAY J3 Back?
It is 300 lb for widths of 12 to 20 inches and 500 lb for widths of 22 to 26 inches.
What back canes does the JAY J3 Back fit?
Sunrise Medical lists frame tubing from 3/4 inch to 1 1/8 inch. Four hardware styles are offered: RH, SH, TH and 4-Point.
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