Description
The Drive Seat/Back Sling with Commode Opening is a one-piece seat and back sling that supports the patient from the shoulders to the knees, with an opening for toileting. Please note: this sling requires a chain set to attach to the lift — Drive chain set 13019, sold separately.
- Chains required – attaches to the lift's swivel bar with Drive chain set 13019 (S-hooks), sold separately
- Commode opening – built in for toileting without removing the sling
- One-piece support – continuous support from the shoulders to the knees
- Two builds – everyday polyester, or heavy-duty canvas for bariatric use
The Classic One-Piece Sling Design
Seat and back slings are the original patient-lift sling pattern: a single piece that forms both the seat and the backrest, hung from the lift's swivel bar by chains through four metal support bars. The support runs continuously from the shoulders to the knees, every attachment point is reinforced, and the commode opening lets caregivers manage toileting without a second transfer. Pick the polyester build for everyday use, or the heavy-duty canvas build — Drive's bariatric version of the same design.
Features and Benefits
Support Design
- Shoulders-to-knees support – the one-piece body carries the back and seat in a single surface
- Four metal support bars – built into the sling, each with a center hole for the chain's S-hook
- Reinforced attachment points – every chain connection point is reinforced
Attachment — Read Before Ordering
- Chains are required – use only Drive chain set 13019, with S-hooks on both ends, to attach this sling to the swivel bar
- Sold separately – the chain set is not included with the sling
- Do not substitute straps – Drive specifies chains for this sling family; its web straps (13232) are made for other sling models
Product Specifications
Construction
- Material: Polyester (13026) or heavy-duty canvas (13061)
- Sling points: 2
- Cradle compatibility: 2-point and 6-point (per Drive's sling cross-reference)
- Commode opening: Yes
- Required attachment: Drive chain set 13019 (S-hooks both ends) — sold separately
Capacities and Fit
- Weight capacity: Drive does not publish a weight capacity for this sling family — confirm your lift's rating and consult Drive before use if the load is a concern
- Variants: Polyester (13026), Canvas Heavy-Duty (13061)
Browse the wider mobility aids range at MedicalEx for the patient lifts, wheelchairs and daily-living equipment this sling works alongside.
Why Choose the Drive Seat/Back Sling?
It is the straightforward, proven one-piece design — shoulders-to-knees support, a commode opening, and reinforced metal-bar attachment points — in a light polyester build or a heavy-duty canvas build for bariatric care.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Are chains included?
No — and they are required. This sling hangs from the lift's swivel bar by Drive chain set 13019 (S-hooks on both ends), which is sold separately. Order the chain set with the sling if you do not already have one.
Can I use web straps instead of chains?
No. Drive specifies chains for this sling family; its web straps (13232) are made for other sling models.
What weight can it carry?
Drive does not publish a weight capacity for this sling family in its current materials. The canvas build (13061) is Drive's heavy-duty version of the design. If the patient's weight is a concern, confirm with Drive or your clinician before ordering.
What is the commode opening for?
It lets the caregiver manage toileting while the patient stays in the sling, avoiding an extra transfer onto and off the commode.
Which material should I choose?
Polyester (13026) is the everyday build. The canvas version (13061) is Drive's heavy-duty build of the same design, intended for bariatric use.
Does it work with my lift?
It fits lifts whose swivel bar accepts S-hook chains, on 2-point and 6-point configurations per Drive's sling cross-reference. The deciding factor is the chain attachment — if your lift uses loop-strap cradles only, choose a loop-strap sling instead.
