RGK Brochure

mission statement
We at RGK intend to lead the world in the development and
production of high performance wheelchairs.
By ensuring a constant level of high quality manufacture
and continuous improvement, we will deliver a standard
of customer satisfaction which exceeds expectations.
To do this, we will respond to all levels of external
feedback and, whenever necessary, review and
improve our production and after sales services.
Whilst developing all aspects of the business, we
will ensure that we remain an employer of choice,
and constantly invest in our staff, their skills and
their overall well-being.
Working at RGK will be a positive aspect of all
employees lives.
These activities will be carried out whilst
developing our global network of distributors,
agents and customers, in a manner that is beneficial
to all concerned.
High levels of commercial performance supported by
exceptional employment practises will ensure that RGK
achieve and maintain a position of global market leader in
our field.
Let the good times roll!
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RGK High Performance Wheelchairs
Daily Use Technical & Features
Daily Use Range
Always pushing to be better,faster,stronger
Sports Technical
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Basketball Chairs
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Rugby Chairs
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Tennis Chairs
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Specials & Options
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Customer Charter
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What is a high performance
wheelchair?
In order to obtain high performance, the wheelchair should be as rigid as possible. Flexibility, even a small amount,
means a loss of energy and consequently a loss of performance.
Wheelchair athletes,particularly racers,basketball,rugby and tennis players are always looking
for higher performance. They found that wheelchairs for sport should consist of as few
frame parts as possible. Fewer components means higher rigidity, increased overall
strength and a reduction in the loss of transmitted force. This results in increased
performance.
HYBRID
HIGH PERFORMANCE
DAILY-USE AND SPORT WHEELCHAIRS
MINIMAL, MODULAR, CUSTOM MADE AND STRONG
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seat frame
camberbar
footrest
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category 3
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performance (propulsion efficiency)
Number of frameparts
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Hi-Lite
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Maxima
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Grand Slam
Quattro Rugby
Quattro Tennis
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Interceptor
For these reasons folding frame chairs are no longer used in wheelchair sport.We can now
also see a change in "rigid" frame chair design (see above matrix).
Recent years have seen a change from rigid frame chairs with box frames, axle plates and
adjustable castor pots (category 6) to high performance chairs with minimal rigid frames,
camber bars and integrated castor pots (category 3).
There is no doubt that daily use chair design follows the developments made in sports
chairs. When the old box frame (category 6) chairs were no longer favoured for sport
they were adopted as daily use chairs. Hence, what was known as a sports
wheelchair evolved into a daily use chair with just a few simple changes and the
addition of options which include folding backrest, larger castor wheels,
brakes, side guards/armrests, push handles etc.
As the quest for increased performance in sport continued,athletes shifted
to using category 2 chairs: the footrest is moved inside the frame and the
front of the chair is welded to become an integral part of the half box frame.
Category 2 chairs consist of a half box frame and camber bar.With only 2 frame
modules,this is the number one choice of most basketball,rugby and tennis players.
The evolution of the sports chair into category 2 saw the move of daily use chairs into
category 3, typically with a minimal frame for ease of transportation.
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For many years racing wheelchairs have used the ultimate design, whereby the camber bar is fully integrated
into the frame. This category 1 design ensures optimum transmission of power between user and wheelchair,
with the added benefit of a reduction in weight.This design is now used by other athletes in basketball, rugby
and tennis and experience suggests that the category 1 chair will also become the ultimate daily use chair.
Conclusion
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At RGK we fully believe in the style, quality and high performance design of our product range. With literally
thousands of current customers, it seems that they feel the same way.
From the exceptional capabilities of our Category 1 chairs, to the flexibility and performance of our everyday
range, we will continue to develop and build arguably the best chairs in the world.
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Personal service
Individual design
HORIZONTAL SEAT
BUCKET SEAT
RGK ERGO SEAT
BACKREST
1st SECTION VERTICAL
2nd SECTION ANGLED
BACKREST
VERTICAL
BACKREST
ANGLED
BACKREST
VERTICAL
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PELVIS
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KYPHOTIC AT
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NATURAL CURVATURE
LORDOSIS & KYPHOSIS
RESULT
SACRAL SITTING
KYPHOTIC SITTING
HIGH PRESSURE
SITTING
KYPHOTIC SITTING
ACTIVE CORRECT SITTING
Bespoke manufacture
SITTING POSTURE
TRUNK
STABILITY
PRESSURE
DISTRIBUTION
PROPULSION
Camber bar
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Category 1 Camber bar
Every chair is as
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Everyday Use
Choosing the perfect everyday chair is not easy,so....
• Custom dimension hand built frame, all tig welded,
with lifetime warranty
• Titanium or chrome moly frame
• Multi-position camber bar 0-7 degree,
with simple adjustment
• Choice of castor fork and castor wheel size and style
• Height adjustable footrest with non slip angle adjust platform
• Scissor or push to lock brakes
• Adjustable tension seat and backrest upholstery
• Foam cushion
• Quick release wheels 22, 24, 25 or 26˙
• Hard anodised aluminium hand rims
• Choice of tyre style
• Tool kit
• Choice of over 30 colours
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All RGK chairs are available for a home demonstration trial period
Other Options Available Include
• Folding backrest
• Range of sideguards
• Push handles
• Carbon fibre wheels
• Titanium camber bar
• Anti-tip wheels
• Coated hand rims
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The only titanium minimal frame chair available today
Monoframe
• Choice of taper seat or
parallel taper front
Double Frame
• Frame gives mid-mount brake position
3 Wheel
• Unrivalled manoeuverability
• Great forward stability
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A complete daily use package with style
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Ergonomic seat
Colour coded spider wheels
Maxima
The ultra versatile RGK daily use chair
Ultima
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Technical Specification
RGK Sport Range
• Custom dimension hand built frame,
all tig welded
• Titanium or chrome moly frame
• Multi-position camber bar 0-25 degree,
with non-slip clamp mounting
• Micro castor fork with Krypto court castor wheel
• Height adjustable footrest with non slip
angle adjust platform
• Adjustable tension seat and backrest upholstery
• Foam cushion
• Quick release wheels 24, 25 , 26˙ or 700c
• Hard anodised aluminium hand rims
• Choice of tyre style
• Tool kit
• Choice of over 30 colours
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Other Options available include:
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Anti-tip
Locking axle pins
Spokeguards
Specialist hand rims
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Performance All Sport
A great all round sports chair,
perfect for basketball,tennis,
badminton,dancing,hockey
and more.....
• Strength enhanced frame
• Parallel taper frame for leg stability
• Micro fork with Krypto Castor
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Unstoppable on the drive!
Unstoppable on the drive!
Unstoppable on the drive!
Unstoppable on the drive!
Unstoppable on the drive!
Unstoppable on the drive!
Additional standard specification includes:
• Integral (CAT 1) camber bar
• Integral footrest
• Offensive wing
• Screw-in hub style or locking quick release
• ‘Set-up’ option before final construction
Interceptor
Equilibrium in a world without balance.
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Untouchable in the paint!
Untouchable in the paint!
Untouchable in the paint!
Untouchable in the paint!
Untouchable in the paint!
Untouchable in the paint!
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Quattro Rugby
Available with or without wings
Additional standard specification includes
RGK Midland Bandits
European Club Champions
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Raised anti-pick spokeguards
Cross laced spokes
Choice of hand rim style
Double 360˚ anti-tip design
Choice of 2 bumper styles
• Vertical high mount
• Angled low mount
Quick release anti-tip
Predator
Deadly in close combat
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Complete custom options - bumper, wing style and anti-tip
Additional standard specification includes
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Integral CAT 1 camber bar
Integral footrest
12 gauge radially spoked wheels for extra strength
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David Johnson - Australia
Ranked 9th in the world
RGK Grand Slam CAT 1
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Complete court control
Brigitte Ameryckx
Ranked 9th in the world
RGK Quattro Tennis CAT 1
Quattro Tennis
The only closed frame tennis
specific chair available today
Additional standard specification includes
• Camber bar mounted anti-tip
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A wide range of options are
available to suit all requirements
Special Frame Options
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Amputee Axle Mounting
Taper Back Frame
Fixed Tube Sideguards
Ergonomic Seat
One Arm Drive System
Integral Camber Bar
Air Plane Wheels
Taper Seat
Wheel Options
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Cross Laced Spokes
12g Heavy Duty Spokes
Screw In Hub Style
Pro X-Core Carbon Fibre Wheels
Quad Release Axle Nuts/Levers
Clear Polycarbonate
Spokeguards
• Performance Locking Axles
• Colour coded spider wheels
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Crutch Holder
Frame Caddies
Down Under Bag
Back Pack
Lap Strap Buckle fasten
Black Box
Hand Rim Options
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Plastic Coated Hand Rims
Rubber Coated Hand Rims
Titanium Hand Rims
Projection Hand Rims
Brake Options
• Push/Pull Brakes
• Under Seat Scissor Brakes
• Brake Lever Extensions
Made in England
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Adjustable Height Backrest
Screw In Push Handles
Quick Release Stroller Push
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Sideguard
Armrest Options
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Fixed Aluminium Sideguards
Folding Aluminium Sideguards
Flip Back Plastic Sideguards
Lift Out plastic Sideguards
Swingaway Armrests
Adjustable Height Armrests
Lift Out Sideguards Fender Style
Upholstery Options
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Leather Cushion Cover
Cotton Cushion Cover
Leather Backrest Upholstery
Leather Backrest (Wings Only)
Plastazote Cushion Foam
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Customer Charter
1. From the first point of contact with RGK, every customer
and those representing them will be given absolute respect and courtesy.
2. Every person has a unique need in purchasing an RGK chair,
and will be treated as a unique and special customer, every time.
3. No request will be dismissed without thorough investigation into the
possibilities of RGK manufacturing the item as desired.
4. Customers’ concerns, issues or feedback will be treated with the utmost
respect and will be seen as an opportunity for us to improve our performance.
5. Customer communications, requests and feedback will be dealt with,
and concluded, in the most timely and appropriate manner possible.
6. Every member of the RGK team will respond in a professional manner
to customer needs, striving to ensure they contribute to customer satisfaction.
7. We at RGK wish to build life long partnerships with every customer and hope to
encourage such levels of commitment by exceeding expectations, every time.
8. In the event of any dispute, RGK are committed to acting in a fair and
ethical manner on every occasion.We will always work to resolve issues
without delay.
9. Nothing will be deemed more valuable to RGK than the
value of every person with whom we conduct our business.
10. Your absolute satisfaction is the only acceptable
outcome to all at RGK.
RGK Wheelchairs
Units 8b/c
Chasepark Industrial Estate
Ring Road
Chasetown
Staffordshire
WS7 8JQ
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RGK have a commitment to every single customer.To ensure that we work
towards the goal of exceptional customer satisfaction for everyone who deals
with us, we will apply the following charter:-