Fall Prevention in Hospitals Using Electronic Braking Castors
Patient falls remain one of the most common and preventable risks in healthcare environments. A key cause of these incidents is unintended movement of hospital beds, stretchers and medical chairs during patient transfers. Trinity Electronic Braking Castors (EBC) are designed to address this risk directly—automatically stabilising equipment when stationary to support safer patient handling and reduce fall-related incidents.
The Challenge: Uncontrolled Equipment Movement
In busy clinical environments, equipment is frequently moved and repositioned. When brakes are not engaged, even slight movement can create instability, particularly when patients are entering or exiting a bed or chair.
Risks associated with unintended movement
Patient injuries.
Extended hospital stays.
Increased liability and reputational risk.
Reducing reliance on manual brake engagement is critical to improving safety outcomes.
The Solution: Automatic Braking for Safer Equipment
Trinity EBC castors automatically engage the brakes after a set period of inactivity (typically 60 seconds), ensuring equipment remains stable when not in use.
Key advantages:
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Prevents unintended movement during high-risk moments.
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Removes reliance on manual braking.
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Improves patient stability during transfers.
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Stabilises equipment when stationary.
Designed for Medical Equipment Manufacturers (OEM Integration)
Trinity EBC enables OEMs and engineers to integrate advanced safety features into hospital beds, stretchers and treatment chairs.
Why integrate EBC at the design stage
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Addresses a leading cause of patient falls.
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Enhances product safety and differentiation.
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Adds value for healthcare providers focused on risk reduction.
Greater design freedom with electrical integration
Connecting castors with electrical cables, rather than mechanical linkages, provides full design freedom for healthcare equipment manufacturers. This enables greater flexibility in bed, chair and equipment configurations, allowing seamless integration of braking systems without mechanical constraints.
Intelligent Braking and Centralised Control
Trinity EBC castors not only safely engage braking automatically after inactivity, but also offer options for braking and steering to be controlled via foot pedals, handset or nurse control panels—simplifying operation for healthcare staff.
Integrated controls:
Reduce the chance of brakes being left disengaged.
Improve manoeuvrability and workflow.
Help minimise push/pull strain injuries.
Compatible with Leading Control Systems
Trinity EBC integrates with major actuator and control platforms, including LINAK, DEWERT and TiMOTION, enabling straightforward adoption into hospital-grade equipment designs.
Improved Steering and Handling
Bi-directional steering control
Trinity EBC automatically adjusts to allow steering from either the head or foot-end of the bed. This results in a smoother transport, improved handling and reduced operator effort.
Robust design for medical environments
Durable and hygienic
Available in 100, 125 and 150 mm sizes.
IPX5-rated for resistance to water and cleaning processes.
Designed to withstand frequent washdowns and hospital-grade sanitation.
ESD compliance and electrical safety
Anti-static and conductive options support electrostatic discharge control and help meet hospital standards.
Configurable to your design
Pedal orientation and braking modes.
Colour options (a minimum order quantity applies).
Electrical connectivity for flexible layouts.
Meeting healthcare standards and guidelines
Trinity EBC castors are designed to align with international safety standards and fall prevention guidelines, such as those outlined by Health Victoria and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
Fallshaw’s Trinity EBC Castors provide a proactive, smart solution for medical equipment manufacturers aiming to meet the highest safety standards.
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