With the regarding laws and regulations, car seats have become indispensable items for children while traveling by cars. However, for families with more than one kid or with four-door cars, after car seats are installed, the use of the rear seat space is greatly limited not only does the adult accompanying the back seat have to sacrifice comfort, but it may even force the child to end riding in the safety seat early.
What is WIDFIX ISOFIX extender?
Description
WIDFIX ISOFIX extenders can adjust back seat’s space. Parents can freely adjust the Length of extension per side to maximize the use of the rear seat space. Comparing the cost of replacing a car, using the WIDFIX ISOFIX extender to assist is relatively economical and affordable, and the WIDFIX ISOFIX extender has passed the EU crash safety test, so safety, and convenience are guaranteed.
R&D and manufacturing
WIDFIX ISOFIX extender is independently developed by PERO. The research and development process is divided into six stages: basic concept, development model, functional development, appearance design, material selection, and safety testing.
Concepts
For Duobao or families who usually have adults accompanying them in the back seat of the car, how to adjust the back seat space is a big problem. The core concept of the WIDFIX ISOFIX extender is to displace the safety seat and use the rear seat as much as possible. seat space and reduce the compression caused by the safety seat.
| Item | WIDIFX | Rivemove | WIDIFX PLUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | Taiwan high-quality steel | Galvanized iron | Taiwan high-quality steel |
| Thickness | 2mm | 2mm | 2.5mm |
| Length of extension per side | 0-7cm | 5cm or 7cm | 0-8.5cm |
| Adjustment | Limitless adjustment | Two-section adjustment | Limitless adjustment |
| Fixed | Stainless steel screw | Metal clip | Stainless steel screw |
| Anti-crash | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Test | EN Crash test | EN Crash test | EN Crash test |
| Carseat weight Groups | GII-GIII | GII-GIII | G0-GIII |
| Carseats | 3-point seatbelt Front-facing carseat | 3-point seatbelt Front-facing carseat | Carrier 360 rotational carseat 3-point seatbelt & harness Front & rear-facing carseat |
Function
The displacement function of the WIDFIX ISOFIX extender is not limited by the common concept of number of segments. In order to improve versatility and adaptability, WIDFIX allows parents to enjoy the free displacement function to meet the specifications of different cars and safety seats as much as possible, or every A family’s practical installation needs.
Appearance design
The WIDFIX ISOFIX extender takes simplicity as its main design core. The PERO R&D team tried its best to perfect its functions and safety, creating a refined and neat shape for the WIDFIX ISOFIX extender, and using a matte black electric surface to enhance stability. Texture, in addition to functionality, also has a certain degree of beauty.
Materials
We use high-quality Taiwanese steel combined with Electro-Deposition (ED) coating. Compared to spray paint, it offers significantly better rust resistance and enhanced protection against oxidation and corrosion.
Test
The WIDFIX ISOFIX extender, when used with a safety seat, has passed the EU impact test. In our simulated testing, it successfully withstood an impact energy of 1,000 kilograms, proving its strong durability and stable structure. Together with its excellent rust and corrosion resistance, it provides parents and children with a high level of safety and reliability.
Features of WIDFIX and WIDFIX Plus
Specification
- Material: High-quality steel from Taiwan, built for excellent rust resistance.
- Adjustment Mechanism: Freely adjustable with no limits on segments.
- Fixing mechanism: screw fixation, low chance of popping open when impacted
- Exclusive design: beveled edges and rounded corners to fit the leather chair
- Special treatment: no metal burrs, safe and beautiful
- Stable structure: excellent stability
- Passed test: EU crash test
- Product specifications: WIDFIX / WIDFIX PLUS
What's the Difference Between WIDFIX and WIDFIX PLUS?
How Do I Choose the Right WIDFIX?
The choice of WIDFIX specifications varies depending on the type of car seat being used. Parents can select the appropriate specifications by considering the following points:
A. Carseats Groups
- WIDFIX：GII-GIII isofix carseats and isofix boosters
- WIDFIX PLUS：G0-GIII isofix carriers, isofix carseats and isofix boosters
B. Car seat-belt and harness
- WIDFIX: 3-point seatbelt
- WIDFIX PLUS: 3-point seatbelt and harness
This is the most intuitive way to judge. As long as you are using a five-point safety belt, it is recommended to choose WIDFIX PLUS.
Where can I buy WIDFIX?
The WIDFIX ISOFIX extender is developed by PERO. Interested parents can follow PERO Facebook to be notified of the latest news as soon as possible, or go to the product page of PERO’s official website to purchase.
FAQs about PERO WIDFIX
WIDFIX ISOFIX extenders are divided into two specifications, one is WIDFIX and the other is WIDFIX PLUS. The main differences are as follows:
- WIDFIX ISOFIX extender metal thickness is thicker
The metal of the WIDFIX ISOFIX extender has special treatment, and part of it is stainless steel, so the entire extension will not rust. - WIDFIX ISOFIX extender has better impact resistance
- WIDFIX ISOFIX extender displacement has no limit on the number of segments
- WIDFIX ISOFIX extenders are less wobbly
- Rivemove is fixed with spring clips andWIDFIX ISOFIX extender lock screws to prevent it from popping open in the event of impact.
WIDFIX and Rivemove are different products. WIDFIX ISOFIX side-shift extender is developed locally in Taiwan and provides prompt after-sales service. Both products were sent to the EU laboratory for testing, but the laboratory does not issue non-safety seat certificates. The official website of the Spanish product agent for this part is the same.
WIDFIX:
- Material thickness: 2mm
- Length of extension per side: 0-70mm
- Anti-crash: ★★★★☆
- Applicable carseat: GII-GIII carsaet
WIDFIX PLUS:
- Material thickness: 2.5mm
- Length of extension per side: 0-85mm
- Anti-crash:★★★★★
- Applicable carseat: G0-GIII carsaet
In the reverse installation and forward five-point safety belt installation modes, the metal bracket part has to withstand a lot of impact energy, so the development team strengthened this part and developed WIDFIX PLUS, a safety seat suitable for five-point safety belts.
The forward growth safety seat is mainly restrained by the car’s three-point safety belt, and the energy will also be transferred to the safety belt, so the requirements for the strength of the metal bracket are relatively loose.
The WIDFIX ISOFIX side-shift extender has wider car adaptability than the Rivemove slide rail. The displacement mechanism of the WIDFIX ISOFIX side-shift extender is not limited by the number of segments, has better displacement elasticity, and can be adjusted according to the distance between the car seat and the door.
In addition, the end of the bracket of the WIDFIX ISOFIX side-shift extender is designed with rounded edges and bevels, so that even if the foam on both sides of the car seat back is protruding, it will not be easily blocked. If parents are still worried about inconsistent specifications, it is recommended that they go to the site to try out samples.
PERO develops a special auxiliary fixing pad for WIDFIX ISOFIX extender – a comfort pad, which can improve the stability of forward-facing safety seats using WIDFIX ISOFIX extender, prevent shaking, reduce neck pressure, and avoid stunting. The comfort pad uses slow rebound memory Cotton, enhances super stable support.
After using the WIDFIX displacement bracket, the ISOFIX installation position will move outward. Generally speaking, the seat belt may not be installed correctly at the same time. We would recommend using WIDFIX PLUS, or go to the site for a trial installation. You can consider it before purchasing.
