Electric Hi-Low Tables for ADA Access, Procedures and Imaging
A power exam table raises and lowers electrically, typically from wheelchair transfer height up to a comfortable standing working height, so the table meets the patient instead of the patient climbing to the table. This collection covers the Clinton Industries Power 500, Power XL 600, Power 600 Extra Wide, E-Series and Power-Glide lines plus the Hausted 4600 series, in open base and shrouded configurations.
Two things drive most power table purchases. The first is access: a fixed 31 inch table is an obstacle for wheelchair users, post-operative patients and anyone with a hip or knee problem, and lifting those patients onto a table is where staff injuries come from. The second is procedures: once you are doing anything more involved than a routine physical, you need the patient at a specific height and angle, and you need to change it during the procedure without letting go of anything.
Clinton's model numbering looks impenetrable at first but it is actually systematic. The 8 prefix means powered. A 99 suffix marks the XL 600 frame. The 84 series is the 34 inch extra-wide platform. The 85 series is imaging. The 87 series is Power-Glide. Once you know that, the catalogue reads much faster.
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Power 500, Power XL 600 or Power 600 Extra Wide?
Clinton's three main power platforms differ by lift capacity and top width: Power 500 is the standard clinical platform, Power XL 600 adds lift capacity on the same footprint, and Power 600 Extra Wide widens the top to 34 inches for larger patients. All three come in open base and shrouded versions with the same option set.
Power 500: the standard
Right for general practice, family medicine, dermatology and most specialty exam rooms. The line runs from the 80100 with a one-piece top through the 80200 with adjustable backrest to the 80330 with backrest and drop section. Shrouded equivalents are the 81100, 81200 and 81330.
Power XL 600: more lift, same footprint
The XL 600 frame carries the 99 suffix. If your room dimensions are fixed but your patient population has changed, this is the upgrade that does not require a floor plan conversation. Open base options include the 80199, 80299 and 80399. Caster-equipped versions such as the 8019987 let the table be repositioned within the room.
Power 600 Extra Wide: 34 inch top
The 84 series widens the top to 34 inches. That extra width does two things: it gives larger patients lateral support so they are not balancing on the edge, and it gives the clinician room to work alongside a patient without asking them to shift. Options run from the 84100 straight top to the 84430 with backrest and drop section, with shrouded equivalents in the 84108 and 84438.
Specialty Power Tables: Imaging, Casting and Therapy
Three specialty configurations exist because three clinical workflows cannot be served by a general exam table: fluoroscopic imaging at the table, orthopedic casting, and hi-low therapy platforms.
Imaging tables with window drop
The 85 series has a radiolucent window that lets a C-arm image through the table without repositioning the patient. Start with the 85100 window drop, add a backrest with the 85200, or go to a three-section top on the 85300. For pain management practices doing guided injections in stirrup position, the 85309 multi-use imaging table with stirrups combines both.
Casting tables
The 81350 casting table uses a ClintonClean leg rest, which matters because casting rooms generate plaster and fiberglass residue that ordinary upholstery does not survive. If you cast regularly, a general exam table in that room will look terrible within a year.
Power-Glide hi-low treatment tables
The 87 series is a therapy platform rather than an exam table: lower minimum height, treatment-oriented top, built for manual therapy and rehab rather than diagnosis. The 87100 one-piece top and 87200 with adjustable backrest are the two configurations.
OB/GYN configuration
The 81360 combines stirrups, adjustable backrest and footrest on a shrouded Power 500 frame. This is the standard women's health powered configuration.
Compare Power Exam Table Configurations
| Model | Platform | Base | Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton 80100 | Power 500 | Open | One-piece top, entry configuration |
| Clinton 80200 | Power 500 | Open | Adjustable backrest |
| Clinton 80220 | Power 500 | Open | Space-saver footprint with drop section |
| Clinton 81360 | Power 500 | Shrouded | Stirrups, backrest and footrest for OB/GYN |
| Clinton 80399 | Power XL 600 | Open | Higher lift capacity, backrest and drop section |
| Clinton 84200 | Power 600 XW | Open | 34 inch wide top with adjustable backrest |
| Clinton 85309 | Imaging | Open | Window drop plus stirrups for guided procedures |
| Clinton 86200 | E-Series | Shrouded | Adjustable backrest, economy powered platform |
| Clinton 87200 | Power-Glide | Open | Hi-low therapy platform with backrest |
| Hausted 4600 | Hausted | Pedestal | Foot control for hands-free height adjustment |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Clinton Power 500 and Power XL 600?
The XL 600 frame carries a higher lift capacity than the Power 500 on essentially the same room footprint. Model numbers ending in 99 indicate the XL 600 platform, so the 80199 is the XL 600 version of the 80100. If your patient population has grown heavier but your exam rooms have not grown larger, the XL 600 is the upgrade path that does not require moving walls.
What does open base versus shrouded actually change?
An open base leaves the lift mechanism exposed, giving you floor access underneath for cleaning, knee clearance for seated clinicians, and space for wheelchair footplates during a transfer. A shrouded base encloses the mechanism in cabinetry, adding storage and a finished appearance but blocking floor access. Open base is generally the better infection control choice; shrouded is the better choice in a small room that needs the storage.
Do I need a drop section?
A drop section folds the foot end down, opening access for pelvic examination, podiatry and any procedure where the clinician works at the end of the table rather than the side. If you do pelvic exams, foot and ankle work, or lower extremity procedures, yes. If your work is entirely upper body and general physical examination, no. It cannot be added after manufacture, so decide before you order.
What is a window drop and which models have it?
A window drop is a radiolucent panel in the table top that allows a C-arm or portable imaging unit to image through the table without moving the patient. Clinton's 85 series carries it: the 85100 basic window drop, 85200 with adjustable backrest, 85300 with a three-section top, and 85309 which adds stirrups for guided procedures in stirrup position. If you do fluoroscopically guided injections, this is a requirement rather than an upgrade.
Which model should a casting room use?
The Clinton 81350 casting table with ClintonClean leg rest. Casting generates plaster and fiberglass residue that degrades ordinary upholstery quickly, and the ClintonClean surface is specified for that environment. Putting a general exam table in a casting room works for about a year, after which the upholstery tells the story.
Do power exam tables qualify for the ADA tax credit?
Electric hi-low tables that lower to wheelchair transfer height meet accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment, and eligible small businesses may claim the IRS Section 44 Disabled Access Credit covering up to 50% of qualifying expenditures within statutory limits. Eligibility depends on your practice structure and gross receipts. Confirm with your tax advisor before building it into a budget, since the credit is not automatic.
Are foot controls better than hand controls?
For anything procedural, yes. A foot control lets the clinician change table height without letting go of an instrument, breaking sterile technique or interrupting patient contact. The Hausted 4600 series with foot control is built around this. Hand controls are fine for routine examination where the table is set once at the start of the encounter and not touched again.
What electrical requirements do power tables have?
Power tables need a standard outlet within cord reach of the table position. This sounds obvious and is the most common installation surprise: in older buildings the outlets are frequently on the wrong wall for where the table needs to sit. Check outlet position against your intended table placement before the freight arrives, not after.
Can power tables be moved between rooms?
Standard power tables are meant to stay in place. Caster-equipped versions such as the Clinton 8019987 and 8039987 add mobility for rooms that get reconfigured or for shared tables that move between bays. If you anticipate repositioning, specify casters at order time, since retrofitting them is not straightforward.
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