

Build a Better Chair: Materials
Wheelchair Manufacturers have been constantly trying to find the best material to build the most cost effective chair that will also provide strength, durability, and a low gross weight. The most common materials used are Carbon Steel, Chromoly Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Magnesium, and Carbon Fiber. In this article, we are going to break down the properties of each material as far as convenience, weight, strength, cost, feel, durability, and use. Carbon Steel- Many of the