General information
Mattresses for distribution.
For hospital bed mattress, see item code XMEQBEDSH1M
Foam density is one of the factors determining the quality. Low grades are from 18 to 22kg/m³; medium grades from 22 to 27 kg/m³; high grades above 27kg/m³. The minimum quality for a bed mattress should be 22kg/m³.
Unit conversion: pound per cubic feet to kilogram per cubic meter. 1lb/cuft = 16kg/m³
The standard quality is open cell foam. Higher quality is made from closed cell foam.
The factor determining the firmness is the Identation Load Deflexion. This factor may vary from 5 to 100kg.
Sag factor gives an indication of cushioning quality. A high value indicates a resistance to “bottoming out.”
Air flow measures the capacity of the foam to evacuate moisture.
Impact Resilience is a measure of elasticity, bounce, or springiness of foam.
Some specifications may vary with national standards and local market conditions. For locally sourced items, check the relevant national standards or specifications. Any important variation from the EIC standard needs to be approved by a specialist.
Specifications
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Type of foam |
Medium: Polyurethane foam, 25kg/m³; thickness: 10cm. Minimum, in 1 piece not glued |
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High: Polyurethane foam, 35kg/m³; thickness: 15cm. Minimum, in 1 piece not glued |
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Identation Load Deflexion |
16kg minimum |
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Sag factor |
Greater than 2.0 |
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Air flow CBM/mn |
Max. 0.11 |
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Elongation (%) |
125 – 175 |
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Impact Resilience (%) |
Greater than 30 |
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Cover |
Woven polyester 75g/m² minimum OR non-woven polypropylene of 100g/m² minimum, with strong plastic zip.
Tear strength minimum: 6DaN under ISO 9073-4 or BS9073-4 |
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Packaging |
Packed in polyethylene bag, compressed to minimum 75% rate.
Recovery after opening: minimum 96% after 24h
Rolled and compressed individually
OR compressed bales of 10 units, not rolled
OR not compressed – all mattresses must be individually packed in plastic |