All of the metal components are top-notch and very strong. We got it for my grandfather, to help him out of the tub, but when I tested it, I was very impressed with how solid everything felt. I'm a big guy (6'2", 240lbs), and I feel confident in this device's ability to help me up if I needed it. Only one issue: There are three foam-rubber pads attached to the surfaces that will make contact with your tub. The foam-rubber helps it grip the tub without scratching/damaging the tub. BUT, when you then fill the air with steam from a hot bath, the adhesive that holds those foam-rubber pads to the device starts to get tacky and let go. Before you know it the device has "walked" up the edge of the tub wall, leaving the foam-rubber pads behind, and is no longer secure in the least. I tried several different glues to get it to stop doing that, with inconsistent results (edit: I'm talking about gluing the foam pads back onto the device, not gluing it to the tub. There is absolutely no glue on the tub, and this whole device can be completely removed from the tub without anything left behind, simply by loosening the clamp/vise grip, which is done by hand, no tools.). After many experiments, I finally found one glue that did the job: Gorilla Glue. I removed the foam-rubber pads from the device, scrapped the excess adhesive residue off (with the use of a little Goo-Off). Then applied some Gorilla Glue and followed the directions for it's application (don't forget to activate it with water). Knowing that the Gorilla Glue would swell up like a foam and get all over the place, I put several large books (that we didn't mind if they got ruined) in between the "clamp/vise" of the device, with a few sheets of paper towel between the device and the books (so it wouldn't stick to the books too bad, necessitating a whole other clean-up project). Once it had all permanently set, I removed the books and paper towel, trimmed the excess a little, and then re-clamped the device to the bathtub. That was over a year ago and it hasn't moved a millimeter (literally, I check it often; this is Grandpa's safety we're talking about here). So, if anyone else has trouble with the foam-rubber pads sliding around, Gorilla Glue works well to resolve that issue. And once you effect that little work-around, this a really great product that exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely purchase it again if I were in need another. (UPDATE: It's been nearly two and a half years since I purchased, used my Gorilla Glue fix, and last installed this grab bar; and it is still working flawlessly. I have not had to re-seat or even re-tighten the clamping/vise connector. There has been no rust or other signs of wear. All in all, this product is working perfectly and I have absolutely no complaints. It is still solid as a rock. I am very impressed with the quality of this product and would immediately buy it again without a second thought should I ever have need for another one.) I monitor my reviews, and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment on my review and I will answer (might take me a few days).
