Sedaflex mechanism in sofas is like

In the 21st century, sofas with a transformation mechanism are very popular. Convenient and practical to use, they come in three types: with a roll-out mechanism, unfolding and folding.

One of the types of unfolding models is the “Sedaflex” or “American clamshell” transformation mechanism. The main criterion by which buyers evaluate it is lightness and ease of use.

Sedaflex mechanism

This mechanism began to be actively used in the construction of upholstered furniture in the early 90s. The developers are Sedac. Representatives of the company took the “French clamshell”, which consists of three parts, as a basis, and improved it. “Sedaflex”, unlike the “French” one, consists of two parts, has a mattress with spring blocks, has the largest dimensions, and also has built-in, rather than removable, pillows in the folding mechanism, which serve as additional support.

REFERENCE Furniture with a transformation mechanism first appeared in the 17th century in France.

Sedaflex sofas are very compact in appearance. When folded, it does not take up much space, but when unfolded, it forms a full-fledged sleeping place. Fits harmoniously into any room interior.The durable and reliable mechanism allows you to easily transform it into a double bed every day.

Suitable for living rooms and offices. Often found in apartments with small living spaces. When choosing, you should pay attention to the following characteristics that affect the quality and service life:

Dimensions

Before purchasing, measure the distance from the sofa to the extreme point of the transforming part, so that there is room to move around the bed.

Characteristics of the berth

When purchasing a sofa bed, make sure that the sleeping place will be comfortable while sleeping. The optimal thickness of the mattress should be about 15 cm, have a spring block and soft filler. Not all models can fully replace an orthopedic bed.

Price and quality

High prices are not a guarantee of quality. The average cost of a sofa with the Sedaflex transformation mechanism is from 10,000 to 40,000 rubles. The price depends on the materials from which the product is made: wood, steel, sofa upholstery, mattress filling. It is worth noting that furniture with removable elements is always lower in price than furniture with built-in parts into the main structure.

IMPORTANT When purchasing expensive furniture, you must ask for a quality certificate from the manufacturer. This is an important point when issuing a warranty for a product.

The Sedaflex mechanism is a structure whose base is made of a metal pipe. It is held in a horizontal position by durable legs that do not damage or scratch the floor covering. The mattress is one-piece, fastened with elastic straps. The entire transforming structure folds in half and is stored in a niche in the sofa.

Step-by-step instructions on how to turn a sofa into a bed

Even a teenager can turn the Sedaflex sofa into a full-fledged bed. Three steps, effortless transformation is the main reason for choosing this model.

1. Remove all soft, removable elements, if any.
2. Pull up and, at the same time, pull the retractable structure towards you.
3. Unfold the folded sleeping place, placing it on its legs.

The procedure takes 2-3 minutes. You can also fold the bed back in three steps, only in the reverse order.

Advantages of the Sedaflex mechanism

The main advantages of the “American clamshell” mechanism are:

• Simplicity and noiselessness during transformation.
• The mattress has orthopedic properties, without seams in the joints between its parts, which allows for a more comfortable sleeping place.
• The load on the structure is up to 300 kg.

The disadvantages that buyers indicate in their reviews relate more to the sofa than to the Sedaflex transformation mechanism. For example, the use of thin steel to make metal tubes makes the frame of the structure unreliable; thin mattress, as a result of lack of comfortable sleep; The linen drawer is present only in corner models.