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SUITX by Ottobock
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SUITX by Ottobock · Passive shoulder support · EX-057
SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR passive shoulder exoskeleton
The SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR passive shoulder exoskeleton supports the arms during overhead work without any motor. It weighs 2 kg, fits people from 160 to 190 cm tall and takes under 25 seconds to put on or take off, helped by a reverse magnetic clasp. Size adjustments are labelled and need no tools, and the textiles come off for washing. It follows the Ottobock Shoulder (2022) and the Paexo Shoulder (2018).
- Weight
- 2 kg (4.9 lb)
- User height
- 160-190 cm (5'2" to 6'2")
- Donning time
- Under 25 seconds
- Closure
- Reverse magnetic clasp
SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR key features
- Passive shoulder support, no powered assistance
- Weighs 2 kg (4.9 lb)
- Fits user heights 160-190 cm
- On or off in under 25 seconds; reverse magnetic clasp
- Tool-free, labelled size adjustments
- Removable, washable textiles; optional neck support and toolbelt
Who the SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR suits
IX SHOULDER AIR is for workers who spend long periods with their arms raised doing repetitive overhead tasks. It is occupational equipment and is not a medical device for shoulder conditions.
This kind of device is prescribed and fitted by a clinician. An enquiry starts that conversation. It is not a purchase.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 2 kg (4.4 lb)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR specifications
| Product type | Passive shoulder exoskeleton (occupational) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 kg (4.9 lb) |
| User height | 160-190 cm (5'2" to 6'2") |
| Donning time | Under 25 seconds |
| Closure | Reverse magnetic clasp |
| Adjustment | Tool-free, labelled |
| Textiles | Removable and washable |
| Accessories | CX EASY NECK, welding shoulder jacket, integrated toolbelt |
| Predecessors | Ottobock Shoulder (2022); Paexo Shoulder (2018) |
| Maker country | Germany / USA |
| Price | Quoted on request |
| Brand | SUITX by Ottobock |
| Category | Industrial / occupational exoskeletons (context only), Passive shoulder support |
| Catalog ID | EX-057 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR: common questions
Is IX SHOULDER AIR the same as Paexo Shoulder?
It is the successor. The line began as Paexo Shoulder in 2018, became Ottobock Shoulder in 2022, and continues as the SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR.
What height does the IX SHOULDER AIR fit?
Users from 160 cm to 190 cm, roughly 5 ft 2 in to 6 ft 2 in.
Can the IX SHOULDER AIR be used for welding?
A welding shoulder jacket is listed as an optional accessory, along with the CX EASY NECK support and an integrated toolbelt.
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