Practice Tips #79: Let's Talk About Folding Rigid Arms

Let's talk about folding rigid arms, since we are always trying to find ways to help your practice become more efficient without spending a lot of money and time. One item that proves beneficial is a folding arm section. They are a versatile, economic and space saving alternative for mounting equipment, trays, and shelves in your dental operatory space.

What Are They?

A folding rigid arm section is a straight arm with a standardized 1/2” dia. pin and 1/2” dia. hole. The 1/2” diameter hole allows the arms to stack onto each other for added length. The use of a plastic washer between each arm ensures smooth movement between the arms to avoid scratches.

Folding arm sections typically come in lengths between 6 - 16 inches and allow the user to create a mounting solution that can be highly specific to their needs. The ability to fold the arms in upon themselves makes them convenient to push out of the way when you are finished working with a piece of equipment or setup tray.

PHOTO: Assistant Arm w/Vacuum Canister: #08-97

PHOTO: Holder bar tray with mounting pin, 16" arm, and wall bracket: #08-94, #08-62, and #08-73.

What Do They Hold?

It is often an overlooked solution when mounting delivery systems or your assistant’s vacuum station if you have limited space. See below for an example. Folding arm sections also eliminate vertical drift associated with traditional pneumatic arms. They are also a fraction of the price of a replacement pneumatic arm.

PHOTO: Vacuum Collection Station: #08-370

There are brackets available to mount the arms in pretty much any way you can imagine: on a wall (#08-73), to a table top (#08-75), or to a 2" dia. pole (#08-79). These brackets either include the standardized 1/2” diameter pin or the 1/2” diameter hole, so they can easily be used in conjunction with the folding arms and other accessories. Other accessories include the holder brackets shown above that hold the suction and syringe.

As you can see, there are plenty of handy uses for these inexpensive, space saving folding rigid arms. They can become invaluable additions to your operatory stations.

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