Many people wonder what is more comfortable to sleep on and what are slats? Slats are plates made of various materials (oak, beech, birch), i.e. the main part on which the mattress is placed.

Range of slats
Wooden slats are a reliable and practical base for a bed

 

The bed structure with slats is divided into separate planks, they are very strong and each can withstand a weight of up to 40 kg. Very often slats are used for orthopedic beds.

Fastening slats to a metal frame
The range of fasteners for slats is very diverse.

To ensure that the plates are beneficial to your health and not harmful, it is worth choosing the right mattress.

Option for fixing the lamella
Using slats as the base of a bed is convenient and practical!

 

Types of lamellas

The products differ due to the following characteristics.
1. By type of base (wooden and metal bases).
2. Presence of legs (either there are or there aren’t).
3. The presence of fasteners (plastic, rubber, polypropylene).
4. By size (wide and narrow slats).
5. Transformers (you can choose any comfortable position).
6. Different characteristics (straight and spring slats).
7. Availability of a stiffness regulator.
8. By length.
9. By color.

Classic version of installing slats
Oak slats are a favorite among many bed manufacturers.

Advantages of lamellas

1. Elasticity (for a comfortable sleeping position).
2. The plates are lightweight (they make virtually no sound).
3. Increases the long-term use of the bed.
4. Springy effect.
5. Air circulation.
6. Proper support of the spine.
7. Low price.
8. Simple and easy repair.

Wooden slats attached to a metal base
Slatted base for an orthopedic double bed.

Lamella production

The plates are manufactured using Austrian equipment.

Orthopedic base
An option for assembling an orthopedic base made of slats for a single bed.

Edged boards of different grades A-B are purchased. The planed board is used to make the cut.

Attaching the slats to the bed base
You can replace the slats yourself at any time if one of them breaks.

After these operations, the board is processed on the machine. The last step is sawing the board.

Wooden slats with plastic fastenings
Orthopedic base for a baby cot with built-in slats.

Two types of equipment are used for processing:
1. tape-dividing machine;
2. frame saw device.

Wooden slats - type of fastening
Plastic fastening for wooden slats is the most suitable in appearance.

The second method is used most often.

The speed of the sawing process depends on the type of wood and the correct sharpening of the saws.

Double slatted bed base
Double ortho bed base. Each half can be adjusted as needed.

Production can be divided into the following stages.
1. Selection of material and quality control.
2. Preparation and drying of blanks.
3. Sorting by length, width and thickness.
4. Manufacturing of lamellas.

Double bed with slats in the base
Double bed with wide slats at the base.

How to insert or remove plates?

To do this, the tip must be put on a separate bar and inserted into a special socket on the frame. During this process, you need to try to bend the plates slightly.

Double bed with slats
Each lamella can be replaced independently; there is nothing complicated about the mounting features.

To remove, you need to pull the mount out of the socket and move the end of the latoflex to the side.

Orthopedic bed base
A base option with slats that are attached with metal slats.

What to do if one of the slats breaks?

The plates can be ordered individually, any size and material you need is available, the cost of the products is reasonable.

Manufacturing of lamellas
The buyer can independently choose the material from which the slats will be made.

Prices for 1 piece vary from 80 rubles to 100 rubles.
The total price of lamellas is from 8,000 to 20,000 thousand rubles.

High quality slatted base
The higher the quality and durability of the material for the slats, the higher the price tag will be.

And if you want to repair the slats, the cost will depend on the number of broken plates, for example, if 8 are broken, you will pay up to 800 rubles.

Bed frame made of slats
Plastic fasteners for slats are not inferior in reliability to metal ones.

How to adjust the hardness?

This is very easy and simple to do - you need to move or move the cursors along the bar, thus you can decrease or increase the rigidity in a certain area.

Slats with metal fastening
The more often the slats are installed, the more rigid the base of your bed will be.

How to choose the right slats?

If you are wondering how to choose the right slats, we recommend paying attention to certain characteristics and properties.

Slatted frame for metal bed base
The type of fastening for the slats should also be selected based on the base of the bed.

The more slats there are in the base, the longer your bed will last.

Classic installation of lamellas
A version of a single bed model with wooden slats installed in the base.

A double bed should have more than 30 pieces, and a single bed should have more than 15 pieces.

Classic slats for bed base
Standard placement of slats in the base of a double bed.

The distance between the plates should be minimal.

Set of slats
Choose for yourself a bed with a base with a minimum distance between the slats.

For an orthopedic bed with slats, you need to choose the appropriate mattresses to distribute the load evenly and avoid deformation.

Fastening of lamellas
An orthopedic bed base made of slats should be complemented by a high-quality mattress, then your sleep will be perfect.

Don't forget to pay attention to the cost of the products, the material they are made of, and most importantly, the name of the manufacturer.

Fastening wooden slats
Fastening of wooden slats is carried out using various methods, none of which is inferior in terms of reliability and quality.

Are the "magic plates" worth buying?

Definitely worth it, because they have more pros than cons.

Fastening the lamella
The slats must be attached to the metal frame of the bed using metal fasteners only.

Moreover, at the moment there are many profitable options for their acquisition and replacement. If you have any doubts, you can always consult with specialists.

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