Chair Jargon
We’ve come to realise that although the team at Barkham Office Furniture understand each other when we are talking about individual mechanisms our chairs have, you most probably don’t.So let’s make it a little easier for you, below you’ll find a list of the most popular features, what they do, why you need them and how they help (we’ve even thrown in a couple of diagrams to really help you guys out).
Seat Height Adjustment Usually operated by a simple leaver or sometimes a button, seat height adjustment means that you’re able to set your chair to the perfect height |
Seat Depth Adjustment Slide the seat cushion forward and backwards then lock into position |
Backrest Height Adjustment Independently height adjustable backrests provide support for taller people as well allowing anyone to set the backrest to the perfect height |
360 Degree Swivel A standard feature on all operator chairs is the ability to spin around providing you with full easy access to your desk |
Syncro Tilt Mechanism Your backrest, seat and arms all move together allowing for a synchronising tilt motion |
Width Adjustable Arms Set the width of the chair arms so they fit with your body shape and size |
Back Tilt Mechanism Independent backrest tilt allows your backrest to tilt forward and backwards whilst the seat pad remains |
Tension Control Control the rate and ease of your recline |
Tilt Lock Lock your seat in position once upright or reclined |
Height Adjustable Lumber Set the lumber to the correct place on your back to create a fully ergonomic chair |
Height Adjustable Arms Independently height adjustable arms allow for full ergonomic adjustability |
3D Adjustable Arms Move your chair arms both forwards, backwards and side to side |