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SoftDispenser
Product
SoftDispenser™
Fun Fact: Agama Lizards shed their tails as a survival mechanism, their tail regenerate over time.Like this creature, this product has a breakaway safety feature that can be reattached in much the same way as the lizard’s tail.
Fun Fact: Salamander is Greek for "fire lizard" and there is an old fable about them being able withstand fire, like the Salamander, this product is made to withstand fire and is tested to the highest Crib rating.
Fun Fact: There is snake like looking animal that is actually a legless lizard. This product is softand flexible, however unlike the lizard, it cannot be tied in knots.
Fun Fact: Chameleons can change their skin colour to blend in with their surroundings. Like this creature, this product is available in custom print/colour.
Fun Fact: The Gecko is the only known creature with hydrophobic skin.Like the Gecko, this product is water repellent and suitable for areas of above average moisture
The Balco SOFTDISPENSER™ – the first of its kind in the market was borne from discussions with NHS mental health professionals around one of their biggest risks – fixed dispensers.
There are very few dispensers available on the market that is reduced ligature, where the breakaway part doesn’t increase the weapons risk. The Balco SOFTDISPENSER™ will remove the risk associated with using fixed dispensers, and the risk of hard breakaway dispensers being weaponised.
- Fire retardant
- Minimal weapons risk
- Soft and Flexible
- Breakaway design with no visible magnets
FAQs
Common Questions
Specifications
Main Specifications
Construction: Moulded
Composition: Rubber/Plastic/Metal
Dimensions: Height: 140mm, Width: 135mm, Depth: 140mm
Weight:
Fire retardancy:
Breakaway weight: approx. 5kg
Colour: Available in teal, grey, blue and violet
Warranty: 2 years * subject to normal usage
Life expectancy: 4+ years *subject to normal usage
Cleaning:
Trial sample: Available
Leadtime: 2-3 working days ** subject to volume and capacity
- Made from soft rubberised material with anti-microbial additive.
- Hard to tear, reducing risk of ingestion.
- The dispenser detaches from the backing plate at a load of approximately 5kg.
- Soft so it doesn’t break if it gets thrown around.
- The backing plate provided with the soft dispenser is made from ABS plastic, the material is lightweight, high-performance dirt resistant and easy to clean.
- Doesn’t snap, no sharp edges, reducing risk of self-harm.
- Colour to suit room scheme (available upon request).
- The backing plate has concealed magnets on the reverse. As these are secured to the wall, it makes it difficult for the magnets to be removed.
- Weighs under 500g (shell only, excluding tissue).
- The magnets in the backing plate can be lowered for EDU’s.
- Easy to clean, very good for infection control.
- Reduced ligature.
- Minimal weapons risk.
- Minimal self-harm risk.
Features
Main Features
- Low maintenance and easy to install
- Hygienic, easy to clean
- Reduced ligature
- Minimal weapons risk
- Lower risk and lower cost than alternative products on the market
- Anti-Microbial properties
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