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Unprecedented
power assist experience

The innovative power assist add-on WheelDrive for manual wheelchairs provides users an unprecedented experience; more mobility with less pain, less fatigue and less energy consumption. Regardless of the situation, users always get the support they need.

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Who can benefit
from WheelDrive?

At Indes, we feel all manual wheelchair users could benefit from the (occasional) use of a power assist device. Power assist devices are designed to support users in their daily activities. Instead of making the user more passive, like a full electric wheelchair, the add-on of a power assist device helps to stay active. Especially WheelDrive, with its unique dual rim concept, encourages the user to keep propelling with the support of the Assist Rim. But it also supplies continuous support with the Drive Rim.

As the area of use of WheelDrive is broad, we have identified several fictive users, to give an impression who could be a suitable user for WheelDrive. Of course, these profiles do not limit the possibilities. If you have questions whether an user could benefit from WheelDrive, feel free to contact our distributors or Indes to help you with information.

User profiles

How does it work?

Intuitive and safe use

Driving with WheelDrive feels intuitive and safe. No matter which rim is chosen, moving with the wheelchair feels much like self-propelling. Longer straight strikes, slopes or manoeuvring in small spaces; after some practise, it will all feel like the user has never done anything else! Switching between rims is easy and fluent; the user just moves his or her hand from one rim to the other and goes on, without having to stop or push a button.

Unique dual rim concept

The unique aspect of WheelDrive lies in the patented and unique dual rim concept, which sets it apart from other power assist devices. The outer 'Assist' Rim allows for self-propelling, just like driving a manual wheelchair but with electric assistance. The smaller, inner rim, called 'Drive' Rim, provides continuous drive. This feature can be described as a 'joystick on the wheel', enabling the user to drive fully electric, with no effort required.

3 assistance levels

For each of the rims, the user can choose between 3 levels; 3 support levels on the Assist Rim and 3 speed levels on the Drive Rim. Using the soft touch buttons on the side of the wheels, the user can simply select the desired level. Wheeldrive confirms the selected level with 1, 2 or 3 beeps and LEDs under the touch buttons. Safe, simple and easy!

Maximum, lightweight power

Each wheel has an integrated battery pack. The batteries can be taken off easily and exchanged for a fully reloaded spare (available separately). Charging is done either on or off the wheel and only takes a short loading time of 2 hours. A set of two batteries only weighs 3.6 kilograms and is safe to take in a car or on an airplane (with easy, necessary precautions).

No adaptations needed!

Users are often reserved on changes or additions to their wheelchair. No surprise, if you realize their wheelchair is their path to independence and freedom. Thanks to the unique mounting mechanism, WheelDrive requires no adaptations to the existing wheelchair. Even the existing non-powered wheels can still be used.

Easy to provide and service

The ‘one-fits-many’ mounting system also makes WheelDrive very attractive to wheelchair providers. The WheelDrive wheelset can easily be mounted to the majority of manual wheelchair frames, without additional mounting parts on stock. Virtually any lightweight, standard or comfort wheelchair can be equipped with WheelDrive. Once you know how to fit WheelDrive to one frame, you simply repeat the fitting procedure to other frames.

Safety first!

Needless to say, safety is a primary aspect of WheelDrive. The device is equipped with a roll back stop that provides easy and safe hill climbing. When driving up a slope and there is no forward movement on the Assist Rim, WheelDrive will avoid rolling back. Also going downhill, the system will control its speed in order to provide a safe driving experience to the user.

Individual driving adjustments

To fit WheelDrive to the individual needs of its user, individual adjustments can be set to its driving parameters. This ensures a personalized driving experience within the safety limits of the product.

Specifications
The technical details

Maximum load capacity
130 kg
Maximum speed forward
10 km/h (Assist Rim); 6 km/h (Drive Rim)
Total extra width compared to manual wheels (set)
43 mm
Maximum range (ISO 7176-4)
20 km (Assist Rim);12 km (Drive Rim) (depending on user weight, driving programme, weather and road conditions, condition of battery and tyres, etc.)
Weight of batteries (set)
3.6 kg
Total weight including battery (one wheel)
11.5 kg
Kerb climbing, driving backwards
50 mm
Transport weight excluding battery (one wheel)
9.7 kg
Wheel diameter
24”
Charging time (full charge)
Approx. 2 hours
Intended use and environment
For people with limited mobility. Indoor and outdoor use. Contraindication: limited cognitive abilities, one-handed driving.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Here you’ll find the answers on the most frequently asked questions. Do you have other questions? Please contact us!

Where can I buy the WheelDrive?

WheelDrive is currently available in multiple countries through a network of selected distributors and dealers. Please have a look at our distribution page to find and contact the distributor in your country.

Does the WheelDrive fit my wheelchair?

Thanks to the unique mounting mechanism, WheelDrive is available on a vast majority of the manual wheelchair frames in the market. A list with compatible wheelchairs can be found here.

If you are looking for compatibility with a specific manual wheelchair that’s not listed, please contact the local distributor in your country.

How do I become a certified WheelDrive dealer for my country?

For the sales and distribution of our products, we seek to build long term relationships with our market partners. WheelDrive is currently available in multiple countries through a network of selected distributors and dealers.

If you are interested to become a dealer or distributor for WheelDrive, please feel free to contact us through the contact form on this website or through the contact details provided.

Created by Indes
Creating products people rely on

WheelDrive is a product by Indes, a renowned development and production company from Enschede in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Indes creates, develops and markets innovative and relevant products for Healthcare and Mobility.

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since
1987

30+ years of experience in care

under
1 roof

Design, production 
& support

300+
products

with millions of happy users worldwide

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We are looking for new distributors and dealers.

    Or call directly

    Our experts are here to help!

    Ramon Jannink

    International Sales Manager

    +31 (0)53 – 4803920
    info@wheeldrive.eu

    WheelDrive is (amongst others) compatible with:

    For a complete list of compatible wheelchairs
    click here.