Quality standards
At Pressalit, quality is about taking responsibility. We take our quality policy very seriously, and take responsibility for delivering products that meet applicable standards for aids. We believe in the importance of creating the best possible conditions for a more accessible life, and the quality of life this brings.
Our quality control puts people and the environment first because at Pressalit quality is about more than just words. High quality design is about combining aesthetics, comfort and functionality in one.
For 60 years, using high quality materials has been a matter of course for us and our methods of research and development are ground breaking.
Making a difference
Everything that we do is about making a difference for users and helpers. We never compromise on quality and constantly strive to optimise the quality of our products. We take responsibility for our products, which is clearly evident in our warranty.
Our aids come with a minimum of 3 years' warranty - most come with even longer.
DS/EN ISO 9001 certified
Our quality management system is continually developed in accordance with the current version of DS/EN ISO 9001 and is certified by an accredited certification body.
TÜV certified
We test our products as part of the development process, but we are also very proud to have obtained a certification from the German test laboratory TÜV SÜD.
All our PLUS toilet supports are certified by TÜV in accordance with the ISO 17966 standard.
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TÜV certificated products
Pressalit's quality and environmental policy
It is Pressalit A/S' quality objective within applicable social requirements to develop, produce and market functional and aesthetically pleasing products that meet customers' and end users' needs and expectations based on agreements entered into for delivery and services.
In accordance with company philosophy, our products must be known for first-class quality and design. As part of this, the company undertakes to comply with mandatory product safety requirements.
We must provide customers with a professional service that matches their needs and expectations. Communication with our customers and suppliers must be clear and simple so that there are no doubts about the contents of our agreements. Ongoing quality improvements are integral to the management of Pressalit at all levels.
Our purchasing, production and shipment are designed such that our products are obtained and delivered in the correct quality and quantity at the agreed time. We inform and train each of our employees on targets, policies and procedures, with the aim of creating the optimum conditions for them to perform their job in a quality-conscious and effective way. Every employee strives for zero error in the next stage of production.
Methods of testing
We do not compromise, but test our products to their furthest limits.
At Pressalit we test our products so we can be completely sure that they can withstand even extreme real-life conditions. We push the products to the very limit to identify any weaknesses by subjecting them to rigorous tests. Therefore, we can guarantee the values we provide.
Ensuring the longest lifespan of our products
For example, the illustration shows our test method for a support arm. The load which the product can withstand increases the further back on the support arm one tests it. However, we have decided to state the lowest values, which means that the lifespan of the product is even longer in use, as the load is often applied closer to the wall.
All tests have been conducted by mounting the products on a solid wall, which is what Pressalit recommends. The lifespan of the product is not affected in any way by the wall type. However, the overall solution will inevitably be influenced by the condition and material of the wall, so reinforcement should always be used if the wall is not stable.
Dynamic test
We test the products dynamically by subjecting them vertically 10,000 times to a load lasting 2 seconds. The weight specifications on our products state how many kilogrammes the products can withstand at their outermost points using this test method.
Static test
We also conduct a static test on our products, and we therefore know exactly how many kilogrammes each product can carry for 1 minute. The static test is also carried out on the weakest part of each product.
Sideways test
In addition to the above testing methods, we subject our support arms and armrests to a sideways test to find out whether they can withstand being used by, e.g. , a wheelchair user when moving himself. The sideways test involves pressing the product 10,000 times at a 45° angle for 2 seconds at a time.