Armstrong: Finding the Right Alternative

Armstrong Medical Industries started as a CPR manikin distributor and has since expanded into various medical equipment lines. Years after its inception, it remains a staple for many hospitals, but they’re falling out of favor due to better options.

Looking for a modern design and a dedicated medical cart manufacturer? Waterloo Healthcare offers the focused expertise and innovation you need.

Waterloo Healthcare is a Proven Manufacturing Excellence

50+ years of exclusive medical cart focus: Unlike distributors who rely on contract manufacturers

✓ We design, manufacture, service, and sell our own carts
✓ Fully welded frame, unibody construction
✓ Many of our 1970s carts are still in service today
✓ Continuous innovation in aluminum and steel cart technology

Superior Materials and Construction

Built for clinical efficiency: because you want your doctors and nurses happy, not struggling with equipment

Aluminum Cart Advantages:

• Dual independent side shelves (vs. Single slide-out options)
• Built-in metal drawer dividers included
• Lightweight for superior mobility
• Nylon reinforced polycarbonate bumpers that won’t delaminate

Steel and Aluminum Options:

• Single pull-out side shelf included (Not included on Armstrong)
• Fully welded frame construction
• Corrosion-resistant materials
• Full wood grain options available
• Ergonomic curved handle design

Enhanced Security Features

Advanced protection beyond standard offerings: Giving clinicians and patients peace of mind

✓ Centralized lever lock system for both access control and transport lock
✓ Individual gate locks for drawer-specific security
✓ Tamper-evident seals for crash carts
✓ Electronic locking systems available (also available with dual-credential controlled substance drawers)
✓ Transport lock functionality keeps heavy drawers secure during movement

No Hidden Costs

What’s included at no extra charge: Putting customers first, always

• Custom drawer configurations
• Metal drawer dividers on aluminum carts
• Dual side shelves on aluminum carts
• Single side shelf on steel carts
• Cutaway front plastic top (reduces wrist stress)
• 16 available drawer colors

Ready to see how the right cart can improve your clinical workflow? Talk to our knowledgeable representatives (800-833-4419) about your needs or send us a message to discuss your specific requirements.

Comparison: Making the Right Choice

Complete Medical Cart Solutions

Equipment that enhances workflow, not creates challenges:

• Emergency carts for critical care situations
• Anesthesia carts for surgical procedures
• Isolation carts for infection control
• Bedside carts for patient care
• Phlebotomy carts for blood collection
• Medication carts for pharmaceutical management
• Malignant hyperthermia carts for specialized emergency response
• Specialty treatment carts for specific procedures

Why Choose Waterloo

✓ Quick ship options: Standard configurations ready within a week
✓ Major distributor availability: Cost savings through GPO contracts
✓ Custom manufacturing: We’ll build exactly what you need
✓ Ongoing support: Throughout your cart’s entire lifecycle

Experience the Waterloo difference today. Explore our wide range of products and discover why healthcare facilities nationwide trust Waterloo for their critical care equipment needs when they want their clinical staff working with the best possible tools.