A bed base lift mechanism is the hinge and gas spring system that lifts the storage bed lid together with the mattress and holds it open. The right mechanism opens smoothly, does not drop halfway and lasts for years.
1. Calculate the total weight
The load is mattress weight + lid weight. Spring and orthopaedic mattresses weigh 25–45 kg and lids 8–20 kg. This total determines the gas spring force.
2. Choose the gas spring force (Newtons)
Too strong and the lid springs open; too weak and it will not stay up. Single beds usually need less force, double beds and heavy mattresses more.
3. Base size and opening direction
- Single (90–100 cm): opens from the side or the foot end.
- Double (140–180 cm): usually opens from the foot end with two mechanisms.
- The mechanism length must fit the inside of the side rail.
4. Locking or standard?
An auto-locking mechanism locks when fully open, adding safety while loading the storage space.
Where to buy
Buy bed base mechanisms, gas springs and auto-locking mechanisms wholesale from GVN Güven Civata, Istanbul. Browse mechanisms or request a quote.
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