Compatibility depends on both your floor track system and the securement product. Q'Straint and Sure-Lok offer retractor and tie-down models designed for standard L-Track (E-Track), while Q'Straint's QRT-Series integrates with SmartFloor. AMF Bruns' Slide 'N Click system uses proprietary docking hardware that is not interchangeable with standard L-Track. Bolt-in systems such as the Q'Straint Q-8300 use vehicle-specific anchor plates. Before ordering, confirm your floor track profile and anchor spacing. Contact us with your vehicle make, model, and year and we'll match you to the correct system.

Under WC18 and ADA requirements, a complete WTORS (Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint System) requires four-point wheelchair securement—two forward, two rear—plus a separate lap belt and shoulder belt for the occupant. Some products, such as the Q'Straint QRT-360, include all six components in a single kit. Others sell the tie-downs and occupant restraint belts separately. Each product listing on WheelchairStrap.com specifies whether it is a complete WTORS kit or tie-downs only. Contact us if you need help confirming what your vehicle or program requires.

All WTORS products sold on WheelchairStrap.com are tested and marketed by their manufacturers as meeting RESNA/ANSI WC18 (Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles) and SAE J2249 (Wheelchair Tiedowns and Occupant Restraint Systems). ADA requires that paratransit and fixed-route vehicles provide securement, but the specific product standard is typically set by your state NEMT program, transit authority, or vehicle OEM. We recommend confirming the required compliance standard with your program manager before ordering.

Manual tie-downs require the operator to thread and tension the strap by hand on every boarding. Self-tensioning systems use a spring-loaded mechanism to automatically take up slack as the strap is attached, reducing operator error and speeding boarding time. Retractable systems—such as the Q'Straint QRT-360 Retractor—house the strap in a floor- or wall-mounted housing; the strap extends, attaches, and retracts automatically with minimal operator steps. For high-volume NEMT and paratransit fleets, retractable systems are generally preferred because they reduce boarding time, lower training requirements, and decrease the risk of improper tensioning.

Most WTORS products use J-hooks or T-hooks that attach to the wheelchair frame. Standard hook openings are sized for frames 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter—confirm your chair's frame tube diameter before ordering. For docking systems such as Q'Straint's QL Series or AMF Bruns' Slide 'N Click, a compatible docking bracket must be installed on the wheelchair. Measure the frame width and mounting surface, then verify bracket compatibility with your wheelchair manufacturer. If your wheelchair has a non-standard frame, specialty mounting brackets are available. Contact us with your wheelchair make and model and we'll recommend the correct bracket.