Rehadapt Assemblies vs Components: Which Do You Need
Rehadapt Assemblies and Components solve two different problems. An Assembly is a finished mount you install and use. A Component is a single part you pick to build or repair a mount. If you know which one you need, you skip weeks of guesswork and wasted orders. Key takeaways Assemblies are pre-configured mounts built from several components fastened together (for example FS VarioFloat Light QP or Monty 3D Curved L CM). They arrive ready to install. Components are individual building blocks (frame clamps, tubes, swivels, joints, device adapters) that you combine to create a custom mount or replace a damaged part. Rehadapt tubes come in three diameters: 22mm for the heaviest loads, 16mm for medium loads, and 10mm for light applications. There are seven main component categories: Frame Clamps, Tubes, M3D Swivel, L3D Joint, UDS Device Adapter, SLS/UDS Device Adapters, and Kits. Choose an Assembly for a standard, first-time install. Choose Components when you need a custom configuration, plan future changes, or need to replace one worn part instead of the whole mount. Rehadapt Assessment Kits let you test a configuration on the actual wheelchair before you commit to a purchase. What are Rehadapt Assemblies? A Rehadapt Assembly is a complete mount formed by combining multiple components into one ready-to-install unit. Instead of ordering a frame clamp, tubes, a swivel, and a device adapter separately and figuring out how they fit, you get the whole mount configured for a specific use. Named examples make this concrete: FS VarioFloat Light QP is a floorstand assembly for positioning a device beside a chair, bed, or sofa. Monty 3D Curved L CM is a wheelchair mount assembly with a curved arm that routes the device around the user’s body. Custom Monty 3D Swing Away Plus HD is a heavy-duty wheelchair assembly built to swing the device out of the way for transfers. Hybrid 3D Universal UDS pairs a hybrid tube structure with a Universal Device System adapter for broad device compatibility. Choose an Assembly when you want a proven configuration that ships as a working mount. It removes the risk of ordering parts that do not fit together and shortens setup time for a clinician or caregiver who needs the device mounted today. Assembly categories: wheelchair, floorstand, table, wall, bed, and mechanical arm support Rehadapt Assemblies come in six types, each built for a different mounting environment. Matching the environment first narrows your options fast. Assembly type What it mounts to Example series or product Wheelchair Mounts Wheelchair frame tube M3D, H3D, L3D series Floorstands The floor, freestanding FS VarioFloat, FS PentaFloat, FS TeleFloat Table Mounts A table edge or surface Table clamp assemblies Wall Mounts A wall Wall-plate assemblies Bed Mounts A bed frame or rail Bed-rail assemblies Mechanical Arm Support Wheelchair or frame, for limb support Arm support systems The three wheelchair mount series differ by strength. The M3D series uses 22mm tube throughout for maximum load. The H3D series pairs a 22mm base with a 16mm upper section for a strong base and a lighter top. The L3D series uses 16mm tube for lighter devices. You can compare the M3D wheelchair mounts and H3D wheelchair mounts side by side to see how base strength and reach change with each series. What are Rehadapt Components? Rehadapt Components are the individual building blocks of the mounting system. Each part does one job, and the parts connect through a shared standard, so a frame clamp from one build works with tubes and adapters from another. Here are the seven main component categories: Frame Clamps attach the mount to the wheelchair frame. Tubes form the arm that carries the device away from the frame. M3D Swivel connects and repositions 22mm tube sections. L3D Joint connects and repositions 16mm tube sections. UDS Device Adapter holds tablets and AAC devices with the Universal Device System. Device Adapters (SLS/UDS) cover device-specific and universal mounting plates. Kits bundle related parts, including Assessment Kits, plus Replacement Parts and Tools. Buying components gives you control over the exact build. That matters when a standard assembly does not reach the right spot, or when one joint wears out and you only want to replace that joint. Frame clamps: four types for different wheelchair frames The frame clamp is the foundation, and Rehadapt makes four types so the mount grips whatever frame tube shape and diameter the chair has: Frame Clamp Base is the mounting foundation other clamps and tubes build from. Round Closed wraps fully around a round frame tube for a secure, permanent grip. Round Semi-Open clamps onto a round tube while allowing easier install and removal. Single Tube Sockets Mount-side halfes for clamping any of the 22mm, 16mm, or 10mm tubes to any frame clamp to build an individual base unit. Getting the clamp right is the first measurement to take. If the clamp does not match the frame tube diameter and shape, nothing above it will sit securely. Tubes: 22mm, 16mm, and 10mm systems Rehadapt tubes come in three diameters, and the diameter you pick is set by the device weight and how far it sits from the frame. All three are made from anodized aluminum, which resists corrosion and keeps weight down. Tube diameter Load range Typical use 22mm Heaviest Large all-in-one eye gaze systems mounted far from the user 16mm Medium Mid-weight tablets and speech devices 10mm Lightest Small devices, switches, and control mounts Tubes connect to each other and to the frame through swivels and joints, which is what turns a straight tube into an adjustable arm. M3D swivel and L3D joint: adjustment and locking mechanisms The M3D swivel and the L3D joint are the parts that let you position the device and then lock it in place. The M3D swivel is built for 22mm tube systems and handles the higher loads those tubes carry. The L3D joint is built for 16mm tube systems where the load is lighter. Both let you loosen, reposition through multiple axes, and tighten down to a stable hold.