HealthCraft Advantage Rail

The HealthCraft Advantage Rail is HealthCraft's floor-mounted grab pole with a 17 in (432 mm) pivoting rail, made in Ottawa, Ontario. Westin Healthcare sells it and delivers it for homes across the Greater Toronto Area. HealthCraft treats the Advantage Rail as the floor-installed version of the SuperBar when a ceiling will not take a SuperPole.

Use Choose Model for the 300 lb Advantage Rail (AR-T) or the 450 lb Advantage Rail (AR-T-HD). This is the rail-and-mast, not the pole-only Advantage Pole. The pole-only sibling is the HealthCraft Advantage Pole bariatric.

Who this Advantage Rail is for

The HealthCraft Advantage Rail is for a person who wants a short floor-mounted mast plus a 17 in pivot rail, stays at or under the HealthCraft rating on the model they pick (300 lb / 136 kg on AR-T, 450 lb / 204 kg on AR-T-HD), and has a structurally sound floor HealthCraft will accept. Families here usually call when the ceiling is too high, too low, radiant, or unknown for a SuperPole.

• AR-T 300 lb (136 kg) or AR-T-HD 450 lb (204 kg)
• 17 in (432 mm) support arm, eight locks at 45 degrees
• Rail height 30-38 in (762-965 mm) from the floor

Fit and the pivot rail

HealthCraft prints a 1.50 in (38 mm) rail and a 17 in (432 mm) support arm. The rail height range is 30-38 in (762-965 mm) from the floor. Eight locking positions, one every 45 degrees. Lift to move the rail. Lower it to lock.

Finish is anti-microbial white powder coat on alloy steel. HealthCraft prints a limited lifetime warranty and says the product is not intended for outdoor use. The bariatric Advantage Rail uses stronger materials, thicker tubing, and gusseting.

HealthCraft's load rating is dependent on model. HealthCraft also prints that the Advantage Rail is not intended to support full body weight. Stay at or under the rating on the model you order.

Installation, as HealthCraft prints it

The Advantage Rail mast is fastened to the floor. It is not a tension SuperPole. HealthCraft: the mast must be installed to floors that are structurally sound. Ideal if it can be aligned and secured directly to a floor joist. If the location does not have adequate structure, add wood blocking. Do not install if the structure is unknown.

HealthCraft's supplied fasteners are for wood structure only, with a minimum 2 in (51 mm) of thread engagement. Concrete needs methods and fasteners HealthCraft does not include. HealthCraft names a 5/16 in sleeve or wedge type anchor as an example. If you use other fasteners, HealthCraft wants a retention force of at least 600 lb (272 kg), or 800 lb (360 kg) on HD. Follow the HealthCraft instruction sheet in the carton. We follow that sheet when we install the rail. If you are not equipped to do that work, HealthCraft recommends a qualified contractor.

HealthCraft prints that the Advantage Rail can sit on tile or carpet when the floor under it is structurally sound. HealthCraft also prints that the Advantage Rail cannot go in the shower. It is carbon steel. The powder coat is water resistant, not waterproof, and could rust.

HealthCraft Advantage Rail specifications

These figures are from HealthCraft's current Advantage Rail page and the DC104 instruction sheet. The specification tab holds the stored values. Use HealthCraft when they fight.

Maker: HealthCraft Products, Ottawa, Ontario. Default SKU AR-T. Alloy steel, anti-microbial white powder coat. Rail 1.50 in (38 mm). Support arm 17 in (432 mm). Rail height 30-38 in (762-965 mm) from the floor. Capacity 300 lb (136 kg) AR-T or 450 lb (204 kg) AR-T-HD. Eight lock positions. Floor plate about 7.50 in (191 mm) on the IFU. Limited lifetime. Not for outdoor use. Not for the shower.

Choose Model

Use Choose Model for 300 lb (AR-T) or 450 lb (AR-T-HD). Portable Advantage Rail floor plates (AR-PT / AR-PT-HD) are a different HealthCraft SKU. We do not stock those plates on this page.

Advantage Rail, Advantage Pole, or SuperPole

This page is the Advantage Rail: mast plus 17 in pivot rail. The HealthCraft Advantage Pole bariatric is the floor-mounted pole without that rail. The HealthCraft SuperPole with SuperBar is the ceiling-tension version of the same idea when the ceiling will take it. A wall flip-up toilet rail is the HealthCraft P.T. Rail.

Funding help for bathroom safety equipment in Ontario

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) does not fund bathroom safety equipment, so plan around other routes. Funding that may help instead: March of Dimes Canada's Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), extended health plans, and community programs. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through before you buy.

Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA

Westin's own team delivers this Advantage Rail across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. When we install it, we follow the HealthCraft sheet: a structurally sound floor, wood blocking if HealthCraft requires it, and the supplied wood fasteners or the concrete method HealthCraft names.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see the mast and the 17 in rail first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; purchased rails are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.

If the rail is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.

Related bathroom safety products from Westin

• HealthCraft Advantage Pole Bariatric, the floor pole without the rail
• HealthCraft SuperPole with SuperBar, the ceiling-tension sibling
• HealthCraft P.T. Rail, the flip-up toilet rail

Service and warranty

When a set screw or the floor plate needs work, you call the shop that fitted the rail. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace.

HealthCraft manufacturer warranty

HealthCraft prints a limited lifetime warranty on the Advantage Rail. The product is not intended for outdoor use. We handle the warranty claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Advantage Rail Need A Ceiling?

The HealthCraft Advantage Rail is floor-mounted. HealthCraft designed it for rooms where a floor to ceiling grab pole will not work. It still needs a structurally sound floor.

Can The Advantage Rail Go In The Shower?

HealthCraft prints that the Advantage Rail cannot go in the shower. It is carbon steel. The powder coat is water resistant, not waterproof, and could rust.

What Is The Weight Capacity Of The Advantage Rail?

HealthCraft rates Advantage Rail AR-T at 300 lb (136 kg) and AR-T-HD at 450 lb (204 kg). HealthCraft also prints that it is not intended to support full body weight. Stay at or under the rating on the model you order.

How Does The Advantage Rail Lock?

The HealthCraft Advantage Rail uses HealthCraft's pivot and lock. Lift the 17 in rail to move it. Lower it to lock. There are eight positions, one every 45 degrees.

Is This The Same As The Advantage Pole?

No. The HealthCraft Advantage Rail is the mast plus the 17 in pivot rail. The HealthCraft Advantage Pole bariatric is the floor-mounted pole without that rail.

Can The Advantage Rail Sit On Tile Or Carpet?

HealthCraft prints that the Advantage Rail can be installed on different floor surfaces, including tile or carpet, when the mast is fastened to a structurally sound floor. Add wood blocking if the structure is not adequate.

What Is The Warranty?

HealthCraft prints a limited lifetime warranty on the Advantage Rail. Westin Healthcare processes the manufacturer claim with you.

Can Funding Help With An Advantage Rail In Ontario?

Some Ontario routes can help with bathroom safety equipment, depending on the person's situation. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the funding page before you buy.