Veteran Affairs
For the Veteran:
You'll need to contact your local "Prosthesis/SCI Department" or the department where you get your wheelchair supplies. Since we are a new VA vendor, you may need to pass our information along (listed below) to the person in charge of the ordering at your VA facility (usually the OT or PT).
In our experience, each VA has their own procedures. You may have to be evaluated by an OT/PT.
For the VA Consignee:
If your VA facility isn't already demoing RibGrips and you would like a set of RibGrips Handrim Covers for testing, please contact us. We can send your facility a demo set.
For Veteran quotes, please send us an email with:
* Veteran's Last Name or any reference you would like on the quote.
* The handrim diameter size or wheel size (i.e 24", 25", 26").
Note: It is the customer’s responsibility to provide us their actual handrim diameter. We ask that each customer provide the handrim diameter measured across the center point to outer edges along with their order. If the actual diameter is not provided, RibGrips will quote based on the following standard:
24" Wheel (20.75" - 21.25" Handrim)
25" Wheel (21.50" - 22.00" Handrim)
26" Wheel (22.50" - 23.00" Handrim)
* Color/Quantity. (RibGrips are sold as a set of 2).
* Please include the VA facility location.
Upon receiving the information, we'll send a formal PDF quote within 24 hours. Call or email us with any questions.
HBT Innovations, Inc. dba RibGrips
22802 Ave 296
Exeter, CA 93221
DUNS# 06-299-6995
SAMS# 7MCT8
- 559-372-3243 9am - 4pm PSD
- 559-302-9942
sales@RibGrips.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike the vinyl or rubber coated handrims, RibGrips Handrim Covers can take a strike from sharp objects without the material peeling off.
The material is extremely resistant to tearing and separation. The material can be stretched up to 10x the designed dimensions and return to original size without wear.
For regular everyday use, we’ve found that our grip covers can be applied directly to clean raw 3/4” diameter tubing handrims with minimal rolling/twisting.
For more aggressive use, we provide a special tacky roll-on adhesive with each order which can be applied to the cover prior to installation. This roll-on glue provides a secure hold with extremely minimal rolling/twisting.
For sport use, we have found that Gorilla brand Clear Gel Glue can be applied sparingly (dots or lines) on the clean raw 3/4” diameter hand rim tubing prior to installation for a more permanent hold. This permanent hold is comparable to our original over-molded design.
We suggest using the roll-on adhesive option as it allows our grip covers to be removed, washed and re-installed or replaced quickly and easily without the need to remove the hand rims from the chair.
PassiveUser:
No Roll-on Adhesive
Aggressive User:
Roll-on Adhesive (provided with each order)
Permanent Hold:
Gorilla Clear Gel Glue
(Note: Gorilla Glue manufactures a variety of adhesives. Due to our proprietary material, we've found Gorilla Clear Gel is the only adhesive to secure RibGrips covers to clean raw aluminum hand rims. If
you choose a permanent hold, you must remove the water soluble tacky glue by washing both the covers and hand rims before applying).
Not Recommended.
We suggest installing RibGrips on a clean raw hand rim for best performance.
During research and development, RibGrips users found that their RibGrips Handrim Covers lasted from 12-14 months before showing significant signs of wear.
Further, aggressive users found that even after ribs became worn, the base layer of material still provided enhanced braking and propulsion.
Yes, just as you would get from any coated hand rim. Users may need to get used to applying less grip pressure when slowing and braking. Less contact and grip pressure is required with RibGrips (compared to other coated pushrims). This is due to the mechanical advantages of Ribgrips' material and design.
Excessive grip pressure may lead to some friction heat due to the inherent “grab-you-back” properties of the material.
Note:
RibGrips were not designed to be used with gloves, but we realize they may be needed for certain obstacles. Usage of gloves with RibGrips act as soft brake pads which will wear the rib discs down very fast.
Yes, RibGrips material is Latex-free and has Antimicrobial protection.
RibGrips Hand rim Covers are 1/4 inch wider in diameter than the typical coated hand rim. This maximizes gripping surface and ergonomic feel while still allowing users to fit through standard sized doorways.
Testing and feedback from customers has shown that RibGrips work very well in ight rain! However, like any typical coated handrim, RibGrips will be slick in continuous rain.
Please Visit:
Veteran Affairs page for precise information.