HOW TO CHOOSE A CHAIR PART 2
 

Different ergonomic mechanisms will allow for different adjustments, resulting in a different comfort zone for the user. Mechanisms may differ from one chair to another. To learn the benefits and details of each feature, be sure to check out our section on ergonomics.







Be sure to check out the first section on choosing a chair - the different features that you should be aware of.


Operator

  • Pneumatic height adjustment (2)
  • Back angle adjustment (3)
  • Seat angle adjustment (4)
  • Manual back height adjustment (6)
  • Hinged back
  • Optional free floating/lock seat and back*
  • Tilt forward seat*
  • Pneumatic height adjustment
  • One lever seat and back angle adjustments*

Posture Task

  • Pneumatic (2) or manual height adjustment
  • Back angle with tension control (3)
  • Manual back height adjustment (6)
  • Hinged back
  • Spring back *
  • Seat depth adjustment *

Task

  • Pneumatic (2) level for manual height adjustment
  • Seat depth adjustment (8)
  • Hinged back*
  • Back angle tension control*
  • Fixed back*
  • Back height adjustment*

Multi-knee Tilter

  • Tilt tension control (1)
  • Pneumatic height adjustment (2)
  • Independent back angle control (3)
  • Multi-tilt with infinite tilt-lock control (5)
  • Manual back height adjustment (6)**

Knee Tilter

  • Tilt tension control (1)
  • Pneumatic height adjustment (2)
  • Knee-tilt with infinite tilt-lock control (5)

Multi-Tilter

  • Tilt tension control (1)
  • Pneumatic height adjustment (2)
  • Back angle adjustment (3)
  • Multi-tilt with infinite tilt-lock control (5)
  • Manual back height adjustment (6)**
  • Forward and rearward seat tilt (7)

Synchro Tilter

  • Tilt tension control (1)
  • Pneumatic height adjustment (2)
  • Synchro-tilt with infinite tilt-lock control (5)*
  • Dual tilt  with two to one tilting ratio
  • Anti-kick back*

Titler

  • Tilt tension control (1)
  • Pneumatic (2) or manual height adjustment
  • Infinite tilt-lock control (9)*
  • Tilt action

Swivel

  • Manual height adjustment (2)
  • 360 degree swivel
  • Stationary height for uniform appearance
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