The Hoyer HPL450 uses a 6-point spreader bar designed for compatible Hoyer loop-style slings. Choosing the correct sling depends on the patient’s size, mobility, positioning needs, and the type of transfer being performed.
HPL450 Sling Attachment System
The Hoyer HPL450 uses a 6-point loop-style spreader bar. Sling loops attach directly to the spreader bar using the appropriate attachment points.
Always confirm that the sling is designed for a 6-point loop-style attachment system and is appropriate for the patient before beginning a transfer.
Compatible Hoyer HPL450 Slings
Compatible Hoyer loop-style sling options available from MyHoyerLift include:
- General full-body support → Hoyer Full Back Loop Sling
- Toileting and hygiene transfers → Hoyer Access Padded Sling
- Toileting with additional head support → Hoyer Access Padded Sling with Head Support
- Single-use infection-control option → Hoyer Loop Style Full Back Disposable Sling
Hoyer Full Back Loop Sling
The Hoyer Full Back Loop Sling is a compatible 6-point loop-style option for the HPL450. It provides full-body support and is available for patients who require more extensive support during a transfer.
Always select the appropriate size and configuration for the individual patient rather than choosing a sling based only on the lift model.
Hoyer Access Padded Sling
The Hoyer Access Padded Sling is a specialized loop-style toileting sling compatible with the HPL450.
Its open design provides access for toileting and hygiene transfers. Because an Access sling provides less body support than a full-body sling, it is not a general-purpose sling and is not appropriate for every patient.
Access Sling With Head Support
The Hoyer Access Padded Sling with Head Support provides a compatible HPL450 toileting option for patients who require additional head support.
Patient suitability should still be assessed before using an Access-style sling.
Disposable Full Back Sling
The Hoyer Loop Style Full Back Disposable Sling is another HPL450-compatible option intended for single-patient use where infection-control requirements make a disposable sling appropriate.
Choosing the Correct Sling
Sling selection should consider the patient’s body measurements, weight, mobility, trunk and head control, positioning needs, and the type of transfer being performed.
Different sling designs provide different levels of body support and access. A sling appropriate for toileting, for example, may not provide the same support as a full-body sling.
Always follow the instructions supplied with the specific sling and confirm that the patient is appropriate for that sling design.
Choosing the Correct Sling Size
Patient weight is only one factor in sling sizing. Body shape, height, positioning requirements, and the specific sling design can also affect the correct size.
Use the sizing information supplied for the specific Hoyer sling being considered rather than assuming the same size will apply across every sling style.
Check Sling Capacity
The Hoyer HPL450 has a safe working load of 450 lb. The sling being used must also have a safe working load appropriate for the patient.
Never exceed the safe working load of the lift, sling, spreader bar, or any other component in the transfer system.
Inspect the Sling Before Every Transfer
Inspect the sling before each use for fraying, tears, cuts, damaged stitching, worn attachment loops, or other signs of deterioration. Do not use a damaged sling.
Before raising the patient, verify that all required sling loops are securely attached to the correct points on the HPL450 spreader bar.
HPL450 Sling Compatibility Resources
Not every Hoyer sling is compatible with every Hoyer patient lift. Use our Hoyer Sling Compatibility Chart to compare attachment systems and compatible sling options for the HPL450 and other Hoyer lifts.
Related Hoyer Patient Lifts
- Portable folding electric option → Hoyer Advance-E 340
- 400 lb electric option → Hoyer HPL402
- 400 lb manual hydraulic option → Hoyer HML400
- 500 lb professional option → Hoyer Presence Pro 500
- 700 lb bariatric option → Hoyer HPL700
Need Help Choosing a Sling for Your HPL450?
Call 877-33-HOYER for help identifying compatible Hoyer slings, sling sizing resources, replacement parts, accessories, or the correct Joerns manufacturer resources for your Hoyer HPL450.
