LifeDefender - AUSTIN GUARANTEED ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS®
Austin Hardware's LifeDefender™ Cabinet Security Frames have been designed to provide a solution to meet the *SAE, CAAS GVS & NFPA safety standards. In addition to meeting strict safety standards, our frames are crash-tested to ensure that the vehicle occupants, EMS workers, and patients are safe during transport and in case of an accident.
The Industry Standard in Emergency Vehicle Cabinets. When it comes to safety, LifeDefender™ not only meets the industry standards, we helped to establish them. From our beginnings, we worked with a select group of emergency vehicle and ambulance manufacturers to set the toughest safety standards as well as design products that meet these standards.
- SAE, CAAS GVS, & NFPA Safety Compliance: LifeDefender™ is engineered to meet the highest safety standards for emergency vehicles, providing reliable security and protection.
- Versatile Access Frames: Offering a range of solutions such as Fixed Frames, Restocker Frames, and Unframed Hinged Doors, LifeDefender™ products are designed for easy installation and durability.
- Enhanced Safety Features: Features like reinforced frame corners, slam closing with auto-latching, gas spring assists, and key locking options ensure maximum security and safety for both personnel and equipment.
- Gen 3 Updates: Recent improvements include polycarbonate panels that are now replaceable, new tether systems for additional safety during crash tests, and upgraded anodized aluminum hinges for better scratch resistance.
- Customer Satisfaction: LifeDefender™ has earned praise from industry professionals for its robustness, ease of installation, and long-lasting performance in challenging environments.
Technical Product Support
Austin Hardware offers comprehensive technical bulletins for LifeDefender™ products, covering everything from limited warranty details and spare parts to cleaning instructions and installation guides. Our resources provide clear, step-by-step instructions for maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring long-term performance and safety. We're dedicated to supporting your LifeDefender™ products for optimal functionality.
To watch more videos on testing, an interview with LifeDefender's lead engineer, and walkthroughs of LifeDefender products in application, please see our LifeDefender Video Playlist.
Fixed Frames
Our Fixed Access Frames enhance vehicle safety and security during accidents with a latching mechanism on the panels. The sliding panel features one-handed opening, slam closing with an auto-latching mechanism, easy-install frame clips, reinforced frame corners for added strength, and removable panels. Gen 3 updates include replaceable polycarbonate panels, key locking options for fixed frames, and a new tether system that increases safety in crash tests. The sliding panel now opens 1.1" wider than the Gen 2 version, while the steel hinges have been replaced with clear anodized aluminum for improved scratch resistance and better frame compatibility. Frames can be shipped with protective film, and a soft cover has been added to the inventory control brackets.
Restocker Frames
Our Restocker (Hinged Door) Access Frames enhance vehicle safety with a secure latching mechanism. Available in two versions, the Single Fixed Panel features one-handed opening, slam closing with an auto-latching feature, reinforced frame corners for extra strength, and can be oriented horizontally or vertically for smaller openings. The Sliding Panel also offers one-handed opening, slam closing, reinforced corners, and includes a gas spring assist for smooth lifting. Gen 3 updates include replaceable polycarbonate panels, new key locking options, a tether system for added crash safety, a 1.2” wider sliding panel opening, and upgraded clear anodized aluminum hinges for better scratch resistance and frame matching. These frames can also ship with a protective film, and a soft cover has been added to inventory control brackets for enhanced durability.
Unframed Hinged Door
Both our Single and Double Panel Gen II Unframed Hinged Doors provide security, flexibility, and a functional 180-degree opening range. The Single Door Gen II offers one-handed operation, slam closing with an auto-latching feature, the ability to open horizontally or vertically, and both left-hand and right-hand configurations. A new locking option is also available. The Double Door Gen II features new one-handed operation, an improved locking option, and enhanced strength thanks to stiffeners along the center. Additionally, the contact length of the latch/striker can be adjusted. Gen 3 updates include the option for a dampener and gas spring lift assist, improving the ease of use and functionality.
More EMS Solutions from Austin Hardware
From advanced safety innovations to efficient storage solutions, our EMS products are designed to enhance performance and protect both patients and emergency personnel.
Ceiling IV Hanger
Changing out an IV bag creates a critical moment of compromise for the EMT because most IV hangers require them to use two hands to thread the bag. This puts the EMT in a dangerous position should the ambulance suddenly change direction or stop.
The engineers at Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc. have designed a new, patent-pending ambulance IV hanger system that allows for one-hand operation, enabling the EMT to engage the IV bag quickly and more safely.
B Lift
The B-Lift is a hydraulic bariatric power lift, that provides an improved patient experience, reducing the potential for trauma during loading, and a safe, time-reducing lift, on-site for faster transportation.
A battery-powered, vehicle-mounted lift offers high patient and EMT safety during patient transfer into the ambulance. Our B-Lift promotes the well-being of the patient as well as those operating the lift, leading to fewer injuries for both parties.
NEW! LifeDefender Snap N' Stow Bin Organizers
Meet one of our latest patent-pending solutions by the engineers at Austin Hardware: the LifeDefender™ Snap N’ Stow™ Bin Organizing System. This system is revolutionizing storage aboard emergency response vehicles, making stocking and restocking patient items a snap. This high-tech system is designed to streamline organization of supplies, enhancing accessibility and ensuring the essential items are readily available to personnel when needed. As with all of our EMS solutions, the Snap N’ Stow™ adheres to our stringent safety standards—when locked onto the wall, the bins pass all crash test requirements.
NEW! LifeDefender Lift N' Stow O2 Bottle Counterbalance System
At Austin Hardware, we’re all about making EMS workers’ jobs easier, safer, and more efficient. And with Austin Hardware’s patent-pending Lift N' Stow™ counterbalance system, EMTs will never have to strain to lift heavy oxygen bottles into an ambulance again.
Squad Bench Latch
Austin Guaranteed Engineered Solutions™ is proud to introduce a new and patent-pending product for the emergency vehicle market: the Squad Bench Latch (SBL). The SBL allows for one-handed operation, is easy to install, and requires no cutouts in the bench or lid.
Austin Engineered Adjustable Door Grabbers
Austin Engineered Adjustable Door Grabbers ensure secure, adjustable door retention with a durable zinc die-cast base and stainless steel loop. Chrome-plated for strength and longevity, they feature rounded bases for symmetry, oblong mounting holes for easy adjustment, and rubber caps to prevent debris buildup. Custom loop lengths and offsets are available for added versatility.
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