Upholstered furniture is one of the most sought-after interior items that undergoes the greatest load and wear. Thanks to innovative developments and modern equipment, manufacturers produce models with different design characteristics and types of spring base. Springs "Snake" - an integral element of the upholstered furniture of the living room group, which has enhanced orthopedic properties.
Characteristic
Springs for the sofa "Snake" - a filler for upholstered furniture, which has a winding shape. The material of manufacture is high-carbon metal of various thicknesses. The thickness and frequency of the springs depends on the type, size and purpose of the product. Despite the fact that serpentine springs can be installed on all types of furniture, experts recommend that you do not purchase furniture with a serpentine spring unit for daily use. Application area:
- beds;
- sofas;
- couches;
- mattresses;
- armchairs;
- backs of upholstered furniture.
The presence of constant pressure can lead not only to a decrease in the orthopedic effect, but also to breakage of the steel wire.
To extend the period of operation, the sofa springs are coated with a special protective coating that prevents the appearance of corrosive areas.
Good or bad?
Like any spring unit, the "Snake" design has several advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- ability to withstand a large level of load;
- increasing the resource of furniture;
- long form preservation;
- ease of installation;
- ease of transportation;
- lack of creaking;
- the presence of anti-corrosion coating;
- preservation of natural ventilation;
- long period of operation;
- affordable price range.
Due to the rigidity of the frame and the lack of pitching effect, this type of spring is often more convenient than other models.
Disadvantages:
- low depreciation rates;
- inability to use in folding furniture.
Varieties
Today, on sale you can find upholstered furniture not only with "Snake" springs, but also with the following spring blocks, which differ in their properties and parameters.
- Independent orthopedic - separate springs that are wrapped in a special case. Advantages - high point elasticity, ergonomic indicators, uniform load distribution, orthopedic effect, high level of comfort, lack of metal creaking.
- Bonnel - a set of spirals, with rigid adhesion to each other, which allows you to evenly distribute the load level. Advantages - softness, comfort, durability, affordable price range.
Selection tips
The right choice of a spring unit is the key to long-term operation of furniture and a comfortable stay. When buying upholstered furniture, the following basic parameters must be considered:
- diameter of the wound circle;
- thickness of metal elements;
- height;
- the number of bends in 1 m2.
Do not forget about the general parameters:
- level of resistance to loads;
- operation period;
- orthopedic indicators;
- air exchange rate;
- level of elasticity and stiffness.
All spirals must be necessarily packed in a special non-woven material, and to create the integrity of the structure, all parts are united by a metal frame. To fill the gaps, it is permissible to use latex, coconut coir, memorix, horsehair, felt.
The following points should also be considered:
- design purpose;
- type of transformation;
- the need for an orthopedic effect;
- internal filler quality;
- adequacy of the price range.
To purchase any interior item is necessary only in large retail chains that are engaged in the sale of quality goods from well-known manufacturers. All quality certificates and permits are mandatory, which is a guarantee of the safety and durability of upholstered furniture.
Mount Features
Spring "Snake" is an internal element of upholstered furniture, which has a simple installation system and can be mounted both inside the frame and directly on a wooden frame. In order to fix the product, experts recommend using the following types of fasteners:
- clip;
- hinge strip.
Clip - a simple fastener element, which has the form of a hardened steel tape coated with LDPE. These parameters allow the structure to withstand a large level of load and prevent the creak at the point of contact of the bracket with the spring. For the convenience of mounting and increasing the speed of work, experts recommend making auxiliary grooves. Hinge strip - a more advanced fixture, which during installation does not require additional measurements, which significantly increases the speed of work.
To prevent contact of iron with the upholstery, it is imperative to use a polyurethane material.
Upholstered furniture is the main interior item, the quality and parameters of which depend not only on the quality of sleep, but also on the degree of comfort of relaxation. Given the increased demand for sofas, beds and armchairs, manufacturers produce a wide range of furniture, which is distinguished by its design, color scheme and design features. The type of spring unit is the main criterion for choosing a product.
Despite the species diversity, the most popular springs over the years have been the “Snake” springs, which are distinguished by their simplicity of design and versatility and the presence of orthopedic properties. Before making the final choice, it is necessary to carefully study the properties of the springs, and also check their quality and, if possible, the correct installation.
The types of spring blocks are discussed in the next video.
