Most structurally sound aluminum chair base?
Most structurally sound aluminum chair base?
(OP)
I want to by an aluminum chair base to replace to current one on my computer chair.
There are some chairs which 1) the legs remain relatively straight and parallel to the ground 2) the legs are arched or angled relative to the ground.
Here is a picture of number 1: http://www.sourcedist.com/S4154.htm
Here is a picture of number 2: http://www.sourcedist.com/S3218.htm
Which type of base would be the strongest and least likely to break?
I am leaning towards the greater arched based.
BTW I am not an engineer. So keep that in mind when giving an answer please.
There are some chairs which 1) the legs remain relatively straight and parallel to the ground 2) the legs are arched or angled relative to the ground.
Here is a picture of number 1: http://www.sourcedist.com/S4154.htm
Here is a picture of number 2: http://www.sourcedist.com/S3218.htm
Which type of base would be the strongest and least likely to break?
I am leaning towards the greater arched based.
BTW I am not an engineer. So keep that in mind when giving an answer please.






RE: Most structurally sound aluminum chair base?
Not enough information. What exactly is the material? Who fabricated it? How did they fabricate it? How are the casters and chair post going to be attached?
RE: Most structurally sound aluminum chair base?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Most structurally sound aluminum chair base?
RE: Most structurally sound aluminum chair base?
If I were designing the legs for safety at minimum weight, I would go for straight ones. Isn't a shorter leg going to be stronger?
Of course, this makes the seat post longer and weaker. I forgot to ask the OP about this.