Springs "Snake" for sofas: advantages and disadvantages
Upholstered furniture is one of the most demanded interior items, which is subject to the greatest stress and wear and tear. 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 upholstered furniture in the living room of the group, which has increased orthopedic properties.
Characteristic
Springs for the "Snake" sofa are a filler for upholstered furniture, which has a sinuous shape. Manufacturing material - high-carbon metal of various thicknesses. The thickness and frequency of placement 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 not purchasing furniture with a serpentine spring block 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 service life, the sofa springs are covered with a special protective coating that prevents the appearance of corrosive areas.
Good or bad?
Like any spring block, the "Snake" design has a number of advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- the ability to withstand a high level of stress;
- increasing the resource of furniture;
- long-term preservation of shape;
- ease of installation;
- ease of transportation;
- lack of squeak;
- the presence of anti-corrosion coating;
- preservation of natural ventilation;
- long period of operation;
- affordable price range.
Due to the stiffness of the frame and the absence of the rolling effect, this type of springs 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 - individual springs that are wrapped in a special cover. Advantages - high point elasticity, ergonomic performance, uniform load distribution, orthopedic effect, high level of comfort, no metal squeak.
- Bonnel is a set of spirals, with rigid adhesion to each other, which allows you to distribute the load level as evenly as possible. Advantages - softness, comfort, durability, affordable price range.
Selection Tips
The correct choice of the spring block is a guarantee of long-term furniture operation and comfortable rest. When buying upholstered furniture, you must consider the following basic parameters:
- 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;
- period of operation;
- orthopedic indicators;
- the intensity of air exchange;
- the level of elasticity and stiffness.
All spirals must be 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.
You also need to consider the following points:
- the purpose of the structure;
- type of transformation;
- the need for an orthopedic effect;
- the quality of the internal filler;
- the adequacy of the price range.
It is necessary to purchase any piece of furniture only in large retail chains that sell high-quality goods from well-known manufacturers. It is obligatory to have all quality certificates and permits, which is a guarantee of the safety and durability of upholstered furniture.
Mounting features
The "Snake" spring 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 secure the product, experts recommend using the following types of fasteners:
- clip;
- hinge bar.
Clip - a simple fastener element that looks like a cold-worked steel tape coated with LDPE. These parameters allow the structure to withstand a high level of load and prevent the appearance of a squeak at the point of contact of the bracket with the spring. For the convenience of fastening and increasing the speed of the work being carried out, experts recommend making auxiliary grooves. Hinge strip - more advanced fasteners, which do not require additional measurements during installation, which significantly increases the speed of work.
To prevent iron contact with the upholstery, it is imperative to use polyurethane material.
Upholstered furniture is the main piece of the interior, the quality and parameters of which determines not only the quality of sleep, but also the degree of relaxation comfort. Taking into account the increased demand for sofas, beds and armchairs, manufacturers produce a wide range of furniture that differs in design, colors and design features. The type of spring block is the main criterion for choosing a product.
Despite the species diversity, the most popular springs for many years have been "Snakes", which are distinguished by their simplicity of design, versatility and the presence of orthopedic properties. Before making the final choice, you need to carefully study the properties of the springs, as well as check their quality and, if possible, correct installation.
The types of spring blocks are discussed in the following video.
Plastic clips flew, which held the springs (they are intact). Tell me what to do?
Plastic parts have fasteners, many of which are fragile and often break. There are creaks, rumblings and other sounds that you want to get rid of. You can, of course, just glue it with vibration isolation, but if the part has lost several attachment points, it can fall off completely. You can glue the broken mount, or better re-drill and screw.
I bought a chair with a snake spring block. From the first day it creaks when you sit down on it and squishes when you get up. Tell me what to do.
Irina, most often the reason for the appearance of a squeak in new products is the friction of the springs against each other. To fix this, you need to determine, due to the friction of which parts, a creak is heard. To do this, you need to alternately load different sections of the spring mechanism. If nothing is routed between the base of the sofa and the spring mechanism, fix it, foam rubber or batting will do. You can also lubricate the spring with oil at the point of deformation. But it is better to lay a piece of soft tissue between its contacting areas, and lay each spring with strips of foam rubber inside the spring, as well as between the springs. This will allow you to completely get rid of the rattle of springs that occurs every time you sit down or stand up.