ADS AJ16 HYDRAULIC CHAIR

The ADS AJ16 Hydraulic Dental Chair combines programmable hydraulic positioning with a wide-back design intended to provide additional patient support. It is built for practices looking for a substantial, high-capacity patient chair with accessible controls, a double-articulating headrest, and durable cast-metal construction.

While the AJ15 prioritizes a narrower profile for maximum operator access, the AJ16 uses a wider upholstered backrest for broader patient support. This makes the AJ16 worth considering for practices that place additional emphasis on the seated and reclined patient experience while still requiring flexible clinical positioning.

Hydraulic Positioning and Controls

The AJ16 uses a hydraulic lift system with three programmable chair positions. Frequently used treatment positions can be stored for repeatable setup, helping the clinical team move more consistently between patient entry, examination, and treatment.

An integrated touchpad provides convenient access to chair movement, while the foot control allows positioning adjustments without requiring the operator to reach across the patient. The seat rotates through a total range of 60 degrees to support different working positions and treatment-room layouts.

• Hydraulic lift and positioning system
• Three programmable chair positions
• Integrated chair-positioning touchpad
• Foot control for hands-free adjustment
• 60-degree total seat rotation
• Chair safety switch

Patient Support and Clinical Access

The AJ16’s wide backrest provides a broader support surface across the patient’s back and shoulders. Its contoured upholstery is intended to support the patient throughout upright and reclined positions, making the chair suitable for routine appointments as well as longer procedures.

A double-articulating headrest allows clinicians to adjust the patient’s head and neck separately from the main backrest. This helps establish a useful working angle for the upper or lower arch while accommodating patients of different heights and anatomies.

• Wide-back design for broad patient support
• Double-articulating headrest
• Adjustable head and neck positioning
• Upgraded fiber-leather upholstery
• Multiple ADS upholstery colors

Entry, Exit, and Armrest Design

Swing-up and swing-down armrests provide support when the patient is seated and move out of the way to create a more open entry and exit path. This can make it easier for staff to assist older patients or individuals with limited mobility.

• Swing-up and swing-down aluminum armrests
• Open access for patient entry and dismissal
• Armrest design supports assisted seating

Construction and Capacity

The AJ16 is built around a cast-iron chair frame and uses cast-aluminum components for the backrest stand and base. The combination provides a stable platform while giving the AJ16 a more refined base construction than the steel-plate AJ15.

The chair weighs approximately 366 pounds and has a published maximum patient load of 550 pounds. Proper floor evaluation, anchoring, electrical preparation, and installation by qualified personnel are important parts of treatment-room planning.

• Cast-iron chair frame
• Cast-aluminum backrest stand
• Cast-aluminum base
• Approximate chair weight: 366 pounds
• Published maximum patient load: 550 pounds

Technical Overview

• Model: AJ16
• Part number: A091602
• Chair type: Hydraulic dental patient chair
• Programmable positions: Three
• Seat rotation: 60 degrees total
• Headrest: Double-articulating
• Backrest: Wide-back design
• Controls: Touchpad and foot control
• Chair weight: Approximately 366 pounds
• Maximum patient load: 550 pounds
• Electrical requirement: AC 110V ±22V, 50/60 Hz

AJ15 or AJ16?

The most visible difference between the two chairs is the backrest and base construction. The AJ15 uses a narrow backrest, steel backrest stand, and steel base plate, prioritizing close operator access and straightforward construction. The AJ16 uses a wider backrest with a cast-aluminum backrest stand and base, placing greater emphasis on broad patient support and a more refined structural design.

Is the ADS AJ16 Right for Your Practice?

The AJ16 is a practical choice for general and specialty operatories that want hydraulic positioning, programmable controls, a 550-pound published patient capacity, and a wider support surface. It can be purchased as a patient chair or incorporated into compatible ADS operatory packages.

Upholstery color, attached equipment, delivery-system compatibility, electrical requirements, freight, and installation must be confirmed before ordering. Contact Supply Doc to review your operatory layout and determine the appropriate chair configuration.