Metal single beds

Recently, metal furniture has become increasingly popular, and the bed is no exception. The prevalence is due, above all, a wide range of models produced. They are purchased not only for the home, but also for various institutions. First of all it concerns single metal beds.

Benefits

The iron bed in comparison with products from a tree, and especially from a chipboard, has indisputable advantages and a lot of advantages thanks to which it became so demanded recently:

  • The frame, which serves as the basis of the beds, is made of metal, which, no doubt, is the most durable and reliable material to date. Metal bed is resistant to mechanical stress.She is not afraid of any heavy blows or heavy loads. In addition, the metal coated with special means is resistant to temperature changes and high humidity, so single beds are often purchased for various institutions (hospitals, recreation centers, kindergartens, dormitories).
  • Due to its strength metal bed can serve more than a dozen years. It is unlikely that any material has such a long service life. In addition, the metal bed, if necessary, is easy to repair.
  • Without a doubt, a metal bed can be attributed to environmentally friendly furniture. Metal, unlike wood and chipboard, does not need to be treated with resins or other harmful chemicals that can cause some harm to health. In addition, this material does not absorb odors and does not emit harmful substances into the surrounding space, and therefore this bed can be safely installed in the children's room.
  • Any furniture requires maintenance, including those made from metal. It is easy to look after such furniture, it is not afraid of damp cleaning. The metal bed can be cleaned and washed very often, these actions will not be able to cause any damage to the structure.
  • Do not forget that the metal bed It is perfectly combined not only with any style of the room, but also with many materials. The combination of wood, glass, stone and textiles with metal elements give the product an original look and emphasize the taste of the owners. Depending on the color scheme of the room, the frame of the bed can look different.

White single forged against the background of pastel shades of the bedroom becomes almost invisible, and the black frame, on the contrary, will attract attention and become a bright accent of the room.

  • An important argument in favor of choosing a single bed is acceptable price. A wide product range allows you to choose a model at an affordable cost.

How to make?

For the manufacture of metal furniture, including a single bed, iron, aluminum, brass (an alloy of copper and zinc), carbon steel (an alloy of iron with carbon) can be used. Most often aluminum and steel are used for manufacturing.

Steel can be stainless, chrome, galvanized or ordinary, subjected to anti-corrosion treatment, painting or polymer coating on the surface of the elements.Hollow pipes or steel profiles, 1.5-2 mm thick, are made of these metals or their alloys, from which various models are made.

The connection of metal elements is carried out by two methods: welding and forging.

  • Welding It is produced with the help of a welding machine that helps to connect (weld) the metal elements of the structure. The resulting seams are subjected to grinding and dyeing.
  • Forging is a more expensive method of manufacture.

There is a hot and cold way.

  • When using the cold method, the heating of the metal occurs only in certain places (seams, joints). This method is impossible without special equipment, on which metal blanks are cut and bend, which are subsequently subjected to welding. This method is not very complicated and very inexpensive, since the elements produced by this method belong to standard blanks. The positive aspects of this method include high manufacturing speed, dimensional accuracy and good quality.
  • Hot forging implies full heating of the workpiece in the furnace to a certain temperature. Each metal has its own melting point.The resulting billet give the desired shape.

There are two methods of hot forging: machine and manual.

When using the machine method, the shape of the workpiece is attached using a hydraulic, steam or machine hammer. The manual method is more time consuming and complex. To shape the workpiece requires a strong physical data and a great experience of the master.

The final step in this technological cycle is the treatment consisting in the application of a coating that not only protects the metal from corrosion, but also gives color to the product due to the pigments present. The coating is a fine powder polymer, a hardener and various fillers, including pigments. Metallic elements are charged with an electric charge, creating an electrostatic field, which attracts powder particles and holds them on the surface of the product.

Then the product is placed in a chamber with heated air, where the powder applied is melted under the action of temperature, forming a monolithic coating on the metal surface.

Design

Any metal single bed consists of a frame, frame, backs, legs and fasteners:

  • Frame is the basis of the product, all elements of the structure are fastened on it The backs (there are usually two in one single-bed version) can have the same size (models for government agencies), and can vary in size. In models for the home back, located at the head, usually above the back, located at the foot.
  • Frame The metal bed most often has the form of a rectangle, sometimes there are models having a round or oval shape. The base of the frame can be made in the form of springs or mesh, made by weaving steel wire. Such a surface serves as the basis for simple mattresses. Models where the surface of the bed consists of curved wooden lamellas are used together with an orthopedic mattress.
  • Legs any models are installed at the corners of the base and serve as a support for the product.

Varieties of designs from different manufacturers

Despite the fact that single beds have a narrow size range, there are many varieties of these metal products manufactured by different manufacturers, which are oriented towards completely different consumers:

Accord Company produces metal single beds, which are most in demand in medical institutions, recreation centers, hostels, hotels and army barracks. The company produces both single-tier and two-tier models. Both modifications are based on a reliable and durable frame, attached to flat steel pipes that perform the function of legs. The backs of different models can be made either from laminated chipboard with a PVC-protected edge, or consist of bent pipes, which are also the legs of the product.

The basis for the mattress can be in the form of a grid with various modifications, or the surface of the base can consist of birch lamellae and be intended for an orthopedic mattress. Almost all products have a length of 190 cm, and the width varies between 70-90 cm.

If desired, you can order a product with a greater length. Most often the size demanded is 70x200 cm.

Siberia Furniture Company It is engaged in the production of single metal beds of various modifications, mainly intended for public institutions. Sleeper in different models may have different options.In addition to the mesh base, which is present in some types of beds, the company produces models where the base can be filled with tubular jumpers in 13 cm increments. In addition, models are available in which the mesh base is additionally reinforced with reliable wedge brackets. In the bunk version, the wedge brackets support the plywood sheet, which is the base of the sleeping surface.

The company also produces metal-frame models. In these models, the side parts and backs are made of chipboard, and the frame itself consists of a profile with a square cross section.

Ikea company specializes in the manufacture of beds intended for use at home. The metal elements of the beds are made of stainless steel, and their surface is covered with a powder based on polyester resins, which are considered the safest for human health.

Among the single metal versions, the model stands out Ramsta, having the form of a couch. The berth of this model is 90x200 cm and is equipped with multilayered birch slats, which are able to adapt to the weight of a person lying.

Couch model Firesdahl stands out among other couches ability, if necessary, turn into a double bed. When folded, the couch has a size of 88x207 cm, and after transformation, the width becomes 163 cm. Orthopedic mattresses of 80x200 cm are suitable for this model.

ramst model
couch model Firesdal

In addition to regular beds, the company produces metal loft beds and bunk models, which are usually installed in small rooms. Loft bed Tuffing suitable for children from 6 years. The bed of this model is equipped with protective sides, access to it is carried out using a ladder installed in the center of the structure.

Line Attic Bed Model Swart, in contrast to the previous version, has a right-hand or left-sided arrangement of the stairs, and the sides of this design are made of metal. In this line, bunk versions are also available, which, if desired, can be supplemented with a pull-out single metal bed. Its dimensions correspond to the size of a bunk bed of the same line.

loft bed Tuffing
bed loft svart

Particularly noteworthy forged bunk Malaysia Beds. A distinctive feature of these models is the ability to disassemble a bunk structure into two single beds. In some models, the lower tier is folding, in the folded state, the design has the appearance of a sofa.

Beds made in Malaysia are elegant, concise, reliable. They fit perfectly in any interior.

Review of the metal bed "Diana" with wooden legs, see the video.

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