Sedaflex mechanism – for sofas for daily use

What is the Sedaflex transformation mechanism?

The sedaflex mechanism is a technology that transforms upholstered furniture into a spacious bed.

Using Sedaflex technology, the sofa can be transformed into a sleeping place.

The dimensions of the sleeping place directly depend on the model and purpose of the sofa.

The dimensions of the sofa may vary.

The “American folding bed”, as a transformation mechanism, works due to the fact that the headrest folds, and the welded mesh with the mattress in it extends and unfolds, like a folding bed.

The mechanism can be pulled out like a clamshell.

The spring sleeping place has no seams or joints, which is convenient for quality and complete sleep.

The bed has no joints, so nothing interferes with your sleep.

When not needed, the sofa folds up and turns into a resting place for family and friends.

When folded, the sofa is used as a resting place.

The mattress is hidden on all sides by the body of the furniture, so it does not get dirty, dusty or squashed from constant sitting on the sofa.

The mattress does not get dirty because it is hidden by the furniture body.

And the soft backrest, armrests and pillows make spending time especially relaxing and enjoyable.

The sofa has all the attributes for a pleasant rest.

Varieties

On the market, sofas with the sedaflex system are presented in two design options - straight or wall-mounted, and corner. The first option is suitable for children's rooms, as they are relatively small in size. Although there are not only two-seater, but also three-seater models. Corner ones are an excellent choice for living rooms.

On the Russian furniture market, the Sedaflex sofa transformation mechanism is presented in several versions, and each differs in parameters depending on its purpose. Some options:

1. Dionysus. Quite simple but reliable design. It is equipped with a spring mattress 12 cm thick. An ideal solution for children's rooms. Bed dimensions: width from 67 to 147 cm, standard length - 180 cm. These dimensions allow you to comfortably accommodate a child over 3 years old and a teenager. Sofas with this variation of the folding mechanism have small dimensions when assembled: width - from 82 to 162, and depth - 78 cm.
2. Tornado. Ideal choice for teenagers and adults. The size of the bed is 140 x 190 cm. The 14 cm thick mattress ensures a comfortable sleep. The small dimensions when assembled - from 80 to 180 cm in width and 82 cm in depth - make sofas with this option ideal for miniature rooms.
3. 2 ST RICH. In these models, the thickness of the mattress ranges from 12 to 14 cm. It is distinguished by the presence of a supporting stand for attaching armrests, backrests, and other elements. Considering that the width of the bed ranges from 75 to 140 cm, and the length reaches 190 cm, these models are recommended for teenagers.

Some models are equipped with a frame for attaching pillows. This mechanism in sofas allows you to lay out furniture without removing bedding.

Dionysus

Tornado

Straight

Corner sofa

Advantages and disadvantages of the design

A sofa bed with a sedaflex mechanism has a large number of advantages:

• You can easily choose a sofa to suit your taste and the interior of your apartment. There are small models designed for one person. You can find a design that provides several sleeping places when unfolded.
• Transformable furniture has always been relevant. During the day it serves as a place to work, and at night as a place to rest and sleep.
• The American Sedaflex mechanism was developed taking into account all categories of the population. Such a sofa can be spread out by a child, a teenager and an elderly person. You need to put in a little effort, the sofa responds sensitively to the slightest pressure when unfolding.
• You don't need to drag and pull sofa parts across the floor. The entire mechanism is designed for the main transformation to occur in weight. A ready-made structure is already installed on the floor, which does not scratch the floor covering or spoil the carpet.
• An orthopedic mattress takes care of your back and quality, complete sleep. Its “filling” is polyurethane foam filler or elastic springs.

The sofa has quite a lot of advantages.
Let's be honest and name the disadvantages of furniture with the Sedaflex mechanism.

• The sofa does not have a special drawer for storing bed linen. You need to buy a separate chest of drawers or allocate space in the closet.
• The legs of the sofa fall to the same point when unfolded. Over time, dents or marks will form on the flooring.
• The folding bed consists of many parts. Sooner or later, some little thing will break and disable the entire structure.
• If your sofa has a lot of detachable headrests and armrests, you'll need to put them somewhere out of the way when you sleep.
• Like any folding mattress, it is difficult to dry clean the sleeping place due to its large size; you need to call a cleaning service at home.

The model also has its drawbacks.

How does the folding design work?

To unfold the sofa bed, you need to pull the folded structure up and towards you: the section hidden inside is released and stands on steel legs. Depending on the features of the mechanism, the sofa unfolds:

1. with the seat cushions removed. This is the simplest version of sedaflex; it resembles a regular folding bed, but with a reinforced frame;
2. in one movement, without removing the pillows (they are fastened to the frame, and when unfolded, they are wrapped under the mattress;
3. together with a movable headrest - it falls under the backrest.

The frame of modern sedaflex sofas is made of durable metal, orthopedic wooden slats (plates) are attached to the base of metal tubes, and elastic belts give elasticity to the surface at the legs. In cheap models, there is a mesh base with large or small cells, and there are also designs that combine a welded grid and tension belts.

The sofa bed is equipped with a mattress 10, 12 or 14 centimeters thick - on a spring basis or made of polyurethane foam. In expensive models, there are also multi-layer combined mattresses: their base is a spring block, and a pad of soft filler is fixed on top.

Sedaflex transformation mechanism, video:

Main advantages

American folding beds are convenient to use in small apartments and in the country. Unlike the “book” and “accordion”, the transformation mechanism of sedaflex sofas unfolds almost silently, it does not creak, knock or click. Other benefits include:

• a smooth, elastic surface of the sleeping place without kinks or bends. The thickness and quality of the mattress depends on the manufacturer. For example, the French-Belgian company SEDAK-MERAL, which developed the sedaflex mechanism for the sofa, equips its upholstered furniture with orthopedic mattresses up to 18 centimeters;
• stability and strength. A rigid frame with bent-glued lamellas and an elastic bed can withstand daily loads of up to 200 kilograms. Unlike French “guest” cots, it does not sag or sag, and the mattress retains its properties for many years;
• safety for floor coverings for linoleum, parquet and laminate. When unfolding the sofa, there are no marks or scratches left on the floor, since taking its full shape, it does not slide on the floor. However, like other furniture, furniture legs can leave dents and scuffs in carpeting, so it needs to be placed in a place where they will fit into a free space when unfolded.

For an office, you can buy an inexpensive sedaflex sofa: its transformation mechanism is no different from prestigious models, and the base can be lightweight, with wire mesh. For daily use in an apartment, you need to buy a structure with a metal frame with slats.

Sedaflex sofas are not only straight, but also angular. When unfolded, the middle part transforms into a bed, and the corner part, depending on the length, can become an armchair or couch attached to the bed. There is a drawer for bed linen underneath.

Corner sofa: sedaflex mechanism (video):

Disadvantages of the American flip phone

Speaking about the design flaws, it is worth noting that they largely relate not to the type of mechanism, but to the quality of the sofas in which the sedaflex mechanism is used. Reviews from customers dissatisfied with the purchased furniture are most often caused by poor assembly and low-quality design details. The main problems of unsuccessful models include:

• weak frame made of thin steel, incorrect calculation of strength. The “internal filling” for models of different widths should not be made of identical parts and steel tubes of the same diameter, since the load on them will be different;
• the fragile sedaflex transformation mechanism (reviews from those who were unlucky with their purchase most often mention the breakage of rivets in the folding areas and lath holders);
• thin mattress. For deep and restful sleep, its thickness should be about 15 cm, and it is desirable that it be multi-layered: a spring block + soft filler (sintepon, latex, felt, polyurethane foam, etc.) on both sides. Standard and inexpensive sedaflex sofas are equipped with mattresses about 10 cm thick. In addition to the fact that metal “ribs” or mesh can be felt through it, it quickly wears out along the fold lines.

The only drawback that is inherent in all sedaflex sofas, regardless of quality, is the lack of a drawer for linen, for which there is no room. A pleasant exception is corner sofas, since the corner section is not included in the layout, and there is a free cavity inside it.

Transformation order

Unfolding a sofa with the sedaflex mechanism is not difficult:

1. if there are decorative pillows or soft armrests, remove them;
2. as soon as you pull the seat up a little and then towards you, it will respond to the effort and move forward;
3. Pull the seat forward until it becomes a comfortable berth;
4. make sure that the folding mattress is completely unfolded and that the material is not pinched anywhere;
5. Carefully place the legs of the sofa, making sure that they are in a stable position.

What is

Furniture equipped with a transformation mechanism appeared in the 17th century in France. Two centuries later, new designs of universal interior models began to be produced. But multifunctional solutions reached their real peak in the 20th century - it was at this time that the Belgian company Sedac proposed an alternative to the withdrawable system that was widespread at that time. It became a two-fold sedaflex mechanism (after the brand name), or otherwise an “American clamshell”. It, unlike the French model taken as a basis, includes two parts, the third element is represented by the headrest. The mechanism quickly gained popularity due to several improvements:

• the sleeping place has become more comfortable;
• an orthopedic base appeared;
• the sofa frame has become more stable;
• there is no need to unfasten the pillows before unfolding;
• the transformation process has been greatly facilitated.

The sleeping surface is folded in half and placed inside. To unfold the sedaflex sofa, simply remove and then unfold the frame and mattress.

Dimensions

Folding mechanism

The maximum load for the products is as follows: a single model can withstand up to 100 kg, a double model – about 220 kg. The dimensions are determined by the series of the sofa transformation mechanism used. There are three of them in total:

1. Sedafclex 10 M. Great for everyday use. The strength of the structure is ensured by a 30 mm pipe and stiffeners. The width of the bed varies from 100 to 160 cm, and the length is 187 cm (sometimes this parameter increases to 192 cm). The standard thickness of the mattress is 100 mm, but an accessory with a parameter of 90 mm is possible.
2. Sedaflex Alto. Can also be used every day. It is based on Sedaflex 10 M. The series has all the advantages of its predecessor. The main distinguishing feature: during the transformation, there is no need to remove the pillows that were previously sat on; they are securely fixed and after unfolding the furniture they remain in the same place. Sofas with the Sedaflex Alto mechanism are available in two bed widths - 100 and 140 cm. The thickness of the mattress is the same as in the previous series.
3. Sedaflex 12 M. An improved series that ensures comfortable use of the sofa not only at night, but also during the day. Belgian designers used a mattress with greater length and thickness. For ease of unfolding, manufacturers offer to supplement the sofa with a mechanism for folding pillows. Bed parameters: width - from 100 to 160 cm, and length 195 cm. At the base there are either wooden armor or metal mesh. The sofas are equipped with a 120 mm thick mattress, but a 110 mm option is also available.

A special mechanism securely fixes the sofa structure. For greater stability, metal legs are provided. The sleeping surface is solid, without seams.

Sedaflex 10 M

Sedaflex Alto

Sedaflex 12 M

How to fold it back

The reverse process of folding furniture with the Sedaflex mechanism is not difficult:

1. lift the frame along with the mattress by the edge, and the folding legs of the furniture begin to fold automatically;
2. fold the sofa frame so that its mattress is folded inside;
3. push the frame deep into the seat so that the backrest takes its main position, and the shell and mattress fit into the seat;
4. the bed has taken the shape of a sofa, all that remains is to put all the soft parts and pillows in place.

Manufacturing materials

When manufacturing furniture with the sedaflex system, materials of various qualities can be used. Consumers have the opportunity to choose both a budget option with average performance and expensive models with the highest performance. Also, the choice of materials is carried out taking into account the furniture model. Most often, the body is made of steel pipes, while the sliding mechanism is metal.

Types of sofas with the Eurobook transformation mechanism, their features

A wide variety of materials can be used as upholstery, for example, natural and artificial leather, textiles (flock, jacquard, matting). The choice of one option or another directly depends on where you plan to place the upholstered furniture. The base of all structures is orthopedic. You can also purchase a mattress with this effect for your sofa. As a rule, such models are necessary for a children's room. In addition, a mattress with an orthopedic effect is recommended for people who have problems with the musculoskeletal system.

Genuine Leather

Faux leather

Textile

How to care for a sofa with a sedaflex mechanism

The Sedaflex sofa does not like sudden, jerky movements with force.

You need to unfold the sofa smoothly, without effort.

The mechanism works intuitively, sensitively tuned to the efforts of the human hand.

The mechanism of the sofa is quite sensitive to human movements.

If any part is jammed, do not work jerkily. Check to see if there is anything stuck there or if the bolt has come loose.

If any part is jammed, do not make a jerk.

If possible, lubricate the fastening points with an oil compound every six months.

It is advisable to periodically lubricate the fasteners.

Try to keep furniture in a dry place to prevent moisture from damaging the upholstery and metal parts. Wipe the sofa with a soft cloth and periodically remove dust using a vacuum cleaner.

The sofa needs to be periodically cleaned of dust.

If no debris gets into the mechanism, it will work like a clock for a long time.

With proper care, the mechanism will work for a long time.

If the sofa is leather, be careful with upholstery cleaning products. Do not use harsh cleaners that may ruin the appearance of the sofa.

A leather sofa should be cleaned with special products.

If you are sorry for the floor covering, glue foam rubber or felt pads to the furniture legs.

To prevent the floor from being scratched, you can put pads on the legs.

This way you will protect the carpet from strong dents when transforming the sofa into a bed.

Criterias of choice

When purchasing upholstered furniture, it is important to first answer several questions. The first is how often you plan to lay out the sofa. The second is who will sleep on upholstered furniture. The following points must be taken into account:

1. The sleeping surface can be made of high-strength fabric - suitable if you do not plan to use the furniture often. Metal mesh, arched plates made of durable thin wood are the choice for sofas on which you are supposed to sleep all the time.
2. The color of the upholstery should fit organically into the overall design of the room. The material used for sewing it should be durable and easy to clean (especially if the sofa is installed in a nursery).
3. It is necessary to carefully inspect the seams on the upholstery. Any tension or distortions indicate errors in cutting; such a cover will not last long.
4. It is recommended to unfold and fold the mechanism several times. It is better to refuse the selected model if you hear any extraneous sounds.
5. The sofa should be comfortable, it’s nice if you have the opportunity to check it (sit down, lie down).
6. It is necessary to select suitable dimensions, depending on the size of the person who will use the product (age is also taken into account).
7. The brand and price of the model are important. You should choose well-known manufacturers with a good reputation and do not skimp on quality: the stingy pays twice.

Sofas with a sedaflex transformation mechanism are an ideal solution for small spaces that perform several functions simultaneously. Manufacturers offer many models, differing in size and design.

Extra Durable Mattress Material

Compliance with the overall design of the room

High quality seams

Transformation mechanism without extraneous sounds

Convenience and comfort

Suitable dimensions

Sedaflex sofa options in the photo

Nuances of choosing a Sedaflex sofa

When choosing a sofa for any room, it is important to evaluate the following nuances:

1. Sofa parameters;
2. Availability of space in the room for transformation;
3. Functionality of the room;
4. Planned frequency of operation;
5. Quality of components;
6. Product design and its harmonious combination with the interior.

As for the Sedaflex sofa, its parameters are quite compact and often smaller than alternative models. Therefore, you can place such furniture in any room: bedroom, living room, nursery, hallway or kitchen. Before choosing, be sure to compare the assembled/disassembled dimensions of the sofa with the features of the room layout. The sofa should not be too small or large. It should look harmonious when surrounded by other furniture.

The functionality of the accommodation room will affect the choice of sofa design. For guest rooms it is better to give preference to corner sedaflexes; for children's rooms and bedrooms, straight ones are also suitable. The quality of the transformation mechanism also depends on the placement room. When choosing, pay attention to the absence of creaks and distortions when unfolding, as well as the presence of the necessary quality certificates. And always remember - products from a trusted manufacturer are much more reliable and will last longer, not to mention the guarantee provided upon purchase.

If you plan to use the mechanism for sleep and rest on a daily basis, then you should pay attention to the quality of the mattress filling and upholstery of the product:

• The ideal filling option would be an independent spring block and several layers of coconut coir or polyurethane foam. Such a filler will last a long time and will provide maximum unloading of the spine during sleep, which will definitely affect the person’s condition.
• For upholstery, you should choose wear-resistant, non-staining materials that can be easily cleaned. For example: flock, chinille, jacquard.

Of course, the external design of upholstered furniture plays an important role in the decor of the room. Despite their compact size, sedaflexes can easily become a bright accent in the interior. Therefore, the design and color scheme must be selected taking into account the design features of a particular room.