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Spex Seating · Lateral trunk supports · AC-052
Spex Swing-Away Lateral Trunk Support for wheelchairs
The Spex Swing-Away Lateral Trunk Support is a side pad for a wheelchair back that swings out of the way on its bracket for transfers. It belongs to the modular Spex Seating range from New Zealand. Brackets come straight or offset in Kidz, standard and extended lengths of 134, 175 and 205 mm, and they adjust in height, width, depth and lateral angle. Four pad shapes are offered.
- Product type
- Lateral trunk support
- Bracket action
- Swing-away
- Offset brackets
- 15, 20 or 40 mm offset
- Narrow straight pads
- 85-115 mm high, 115-240 mm deep, 5 sizes
Spex Seating Swing-Away Lateral Trunk Support key features
- Bracket swings away for transfers
- Adjusts in height, width, depth and lateral angle
- Straight or offset brackets in 134, 175 and 205 mm lengths
- Pad styles: narrow straight, narrow curved, broad and teardrop
- Removable, washable covers, with a Comfy-Cover option
- Fixed, quick-release and axial versions are also listed
Who the Spex Seating Swing-Away Lateral Trunk Support suits
For wheelchair users who need side support to stay upright and want the pad to move clear when getting in and out. Pad shape, bracket length and position are set by a seating clinician.
Spex Seating Swing-Away Lateral Trunk Support specifications
| Product type | Lateral trunk support |
|---|---|
| Bracket action | Swing-away |
| Bracket lengths | Kidz 134 mm, standard 175 mm, extended 205 mm |
| Straight bracket depth adjustment | 31 mm (Kidz), 60 mm (standard), 85 mm (extended) |
| Offset brackets | 15, 20 or 40 mm offset |
| Narrow straight pads | 85-115 mm high, 115-240 mm deep, 5 sizes |
| Narrow curved pads | 95-115 mm high, 145-240 mm deep, 4 sizes |
| Broad pads | 105-230 mm high, 130-175 mm deep, 6 sizes |
| Teardrop pad | 140 mm high, 80 mm deep, left or right |
| Covers | Standard or Comfy-Cover, removable and washable |
| Maker country | New Zealand |
| Price | Quoted on request |
| Brand | Spex Seating |
| Category | Backrests, postural supports and headrests, Lateral trunk supports |
| Catalog ID | AC-052 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Spex Seating Swing-Away Lateral Trunk Support: common questions
What pad sizes does the Spex swing-away lateral come in?
Narrow straight pads come in five sizes, narrow curved in four and broad in six, plus a teardrop pad of 140 by 80 mm in left and right versions.
How far can the Spex swing-away bracket be adjusted?
Brackets adjust in height, width, depth and lateral angle. Depth adjustment on straight brackets is 31 mm for Kidz, 60 mm for standard and 85 mm for extended.
Is there a child-size Spex lateral support bracket?
Yes. The Kidz bracket is 134 mm long and comes in straight and offset versions.
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