Walk-in Tub
An accessible walk-in tub is a specialized hydrotherapy bathing system designed to allow individuals with limited mobility, balance challenges, or severe arthritis to bathe safely without stepping over a standard high tub wall. Featuring a leak-proof side door with a low threshold, these tubs permit users to walk directly into the bathing area and sit down on an elevated, comfortable seat. This design eliminates the traditional fall risks associated with balancing on one leg to enter a bath, helping seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain their safety, privacy, and long-term independence at home.
Key Performance Features
Low-Threshold Safety Door: Outfitted with a heavy-duty side-opening door that reduces the entry step to just a few inches from the bathroom floor.
Leak-Proof Internal Seal: Utilizes an industrial-grade silicone compression seal backed by a lifetime warranty to guarantee a completely watertight containment area when closed.
Elevated Built-In Seating: Features an ADA-compliant, textured contour seat that allows the user to remain safely upright while soaking, eliminating the strain of lowering down to the floor.
Dual Rapid-Drain Technology: Equipped with high-velocity drain systems that empty the tub water in less than two minutes, significantly reducing the time a bather must wait to open the door and exit.
Safety Grab Bars and Controls: Built with strategically placed stainless steel grab rails and easy-turn thermostatic mixing valves that prevent accidental scalding and provide secure leverage.
Slip-Resistant Floor Texturing: The floor of the tub features a raised, non-slip pattern to ensure reliable traction under wet feet and assist with steady transfers.
Technical Specifications
Surface Layout Type: Walk-in hydrotherapy and deep soaking safety bathtub enclosure.
Frame Construction: Heavy-duty, rust-proof stainless steel support frame with adjustable leveling legs.
Shell Composition: High-gloss, non-porous acrylic or gelcoat fiberglass reinforced with premium resin for easy wipe-down cleaning.
Standard Footprint Sizes: Available in standard configurations measuring 30 inches wide by 60 inches long to fit directly into a traditional alcove bathtub opening.
Door Swing Options: Offered in both inward-swinging and outward-swinging layouts to maximize internal legroom or accommodate wheelchair transfers.
Water Capacity: Engineered to hold between 50 and 80 gallons of water depending on the specific model layout and patient size.
