Features of metal bed base

The base for the bed is like the foundation for the house: nothing superfluous, only that which guarantees the safety of the entire structure. It is especially important to take into account how the mattress will lie on it, because the health of the sleeping person directly depends on this. In this article we will talk about the features of metal bed bases.

The metal base has a number of undeniable advantages over analogues:

• Durability. The service life reaches 30 years.
• Strength.
• Wear resistance.
• Environmental Safety.
• In the manufacture, anti-corrosion steel is used, which increases the service life and anti-corrosion of the product.
• Moisture resistance.
• Non-flammability.

There are also disadvantages:

• The metal is pretty heavy.
• Time consuming assembly.

Basics for beds can be divided by dimension:

• 140x200 cm - for one and a half beds;
• 160x200 and 180x200 cm - for double rooms;
• 90x190 cm - for children's single beds.

Also, the bases are divided into several types according to their design.

Available with or without legs. It is the optimal solution for almost any type of mattress, except for orthopedic. But today it is not very popular.

The advantages of this type of base:

1. The simplicity of the iron structure.
2. Low cost.
3. Stability of the construct with a large area (140x200 cm or 180x200 cm).
4. Prevention and treatment of back diseases.

Of the negative aspects, the following positions stand out:

• Lack of ventilation of the mattress.
• Accumulation of moisture.
• Constant ventilation and overturning is imperative.
• If defects are found, the mattress will need to be replaced.
• It makes no sense to use orthopedic mattresses due to the partial loss of their properties.

Its usual dimensions are 160x200 cm. It is easily combined with an orthopedic mattress and is the most common configuration of the metal base of a berth.

With the help of lath holders made of metal elements, plastic or rubber, the lamellas are installed on the base in such a way that a distance between them is maintained no more than the width of the lath. This method of fastening gives more cushioning to the lamellas.

Positive properties of the orthopedic base:

1. Improving the medicinal properties and service life by combining the orthopedic properties of the mattress and base.
2. Ventilated space.
3. Resistance to external influences.
4. Flexibility.
5. An even distribution of the body weight of a sleeping person.
6. Increased cushioning of the sleeping area, which guarantees a good and healthy sleep.

Negative points when using this design:

• The complexity of the assembly. The product is quite complex, with improper assembly, there is a high probability of breakage, which will additionally hit the family budget.
• Relatively high cost.
• Loss of elasticity of the rails after some time of operation.
• Looseness of fasteners.
• Incorrect fastening of the lamellas to the frame leads to a creak of the structure.
• Rigid fixation of the lamellas will lead to a partial loss of the anatomical qualities of the structure.

The metal mesh is a kind of carapace base. It consists of intertwined springs attached to the base of the bed along the perimeter. Fastening takes place by fitting onto the ledges of the headboards. It is used with mattresses with latex or spring filling.

This design of the base is made on plastic supports with spring elements. This creates an orthopedic effect.

Of the positive qualities of this design, the following positions should be noted:

1. Excellent elasticity.
2. Adjustment of the degree of hardness.
3. Strength.
4. Long service life.
5. Equipped with an electric drive and a control panel.

Let's highlight another category of metal base - with a lifting mechanism. A distinctive feature of this design is the ability to raise the headboard. This is a very comfortable and at the same time popular design of the bed base. Used in hospitals to maintain an upright position of a sick patient. The construction is equipped with a manual lifting, an electric drive with a control panel.

Below we invite our readers to read some tips to help you choose the right base for your bed:

• Pay attention to the design: one-piece or prefabricated.
• The type of metal must be considered.
• Functionality.
• If it comes to orthopedic foundations, then it doesn't hurt to learn about the number and dimensions of latoflexes.
• The lamella base is the ideal solution for those who appreciate a restful and sound sleep.

• Pay attention to the dimensions of the slats: the length should be increased in relation to the mattress by 4 centimeters.
• If there is a spring block, buyers should be aware that the distance from the rail to the rail should not be greater than the diameter of the fastener (spring).
• A structure with wide slats should be equipped with springless mattresses or mattresses with dependent springs.
• When using the transform function, it is not recommended to use coconut coir mattresses. Otherwise, the filler will deform.
• We recommend choosing a product with legs.

See below for an overview of the Athena bed with metal base and wooden legs.