Description
No-Sag Serpentine Seat Springs - 7 Size Options
Replace your worn out or broken seat springs with our low arc tempered steel Zig Zag style upholstery seat springs. These springs are also known as No sag, sinuous, or serpentine furniture seat springs. Ideal for all kinds of classic and modern dining chairs, armchairs, recliners and sofas. These springs are of good quality, supportive, reliable and bring back the comfort to your seat.
Professional Upholstery Grade Classic and Modern Furniture Seat Springs
Professional quality 9 gauge low arc tempered steel seat springs cut into 7 popular lengths complete with the end rungs having been shaped into a hook for a secure fitting. Used by upholstery manufacturers, re-upholstery shops and by D.I.Y home repairers. Designed specifically for use on either classic upholstery or modern dining chairs, all recliners, sofa’s and modular lounges. Being a No sag memory seat springs they are ideally used to repair sagging seats or broken seat springs where you sink low into an uncomfortable seat.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
General Information For All Seat Springs
Type of Spring: | Low arc furniture seat spring |
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Material: | Tempered steel |
Steel thickness: | 0.143″ or 3.6mm |
Gauge: | 9 gauge seat spring |
Distance between rungs: | Varies please see individual specifications below. |
Loop width: | 1.889″ or 48mm |
End Rungs: | Shaped into retainer hooks |
Individual Spring Rung and Loop Counts
17″ (431.8mm) Seat Spring | |
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Distance between rungs | 0.665″ or 16.9 mm |
Rungs | 22 |
Loops | 11 |
21″ (533.4mm) Seat Spring | |
Distance between rungs | 0.689″ or 17.5 mm |
Rungs | 26 |
Loops | 13 |
22″ (558.8mm) Seat Spring | |
Distance between rungs | 0.689″ or 17.5 mm |
Rungs | 28 |
Loops | 14 |
23″ (584.2mm) Seat Spring | |
Distance between rungs | 0.705″ or 17.9 mm |
Rungs | 28 |
Loops | 14 |
24″ (609.6mm) Seat Spring | |
Distance between rungs | 0.661″ or 16.8 mm |
Rungs | 30 |
Loops | 15 |
25″ (635mm) Seat Spring | |
Distance between rungs | 0.713″ or 18.1 mm |
Rungs | 30 |
Loops | 15 |
27″ (685.8mm) Seat Spring | |
Distance between rungs | 0.661″ or 16.8 mm |
Rungs | 34 |
Loops | 17 |
*Note all quoted measurements are approximate and subject to change.
How To Measure
How To Measure
There are several ways to identify which size spring you need for your repair, please follow the most appropriate guide listed below that suits your abilities and requirements.
Tools Required
Essential – Tape measure, tailors tape or ruler.
Maybe – Staple Lifter, staples and stapler.
Counting the loops
- Lay a drop sheet on the floor and carefully turn the item over on its side or back, please remember safe lifting techniques.
- Locate the broken or stretched seat spring by undoing the base cloth etc (if fitted).
- Measure the distance between the rungs (ours measure 11/16″ OR 17.83MM).
- If your measurements are similar to ours then count the loops or rungs.
- Order the size based off the amount of rungs/loops.
- If the measurements are different you can calculate the size to order based off your measurements.
Measuring the frame
- Lay a drop sheet on the floor and carefully turn the item over on its side or back, please remember safe lifting techniques.
- Locate the broken or stretched seat spring by undoing the base cloth etc (if fitted).
- Measure the distance between the inner face of the front and inner face of the rear seat frame timber rails, this is where the spring and its clips are attached too known as spring rails.
- Note down this distance is in inches/millimeters.
- If your current springs are flat (no arc/crown) minus 1″ or 25.4mm off the distance and order the closest size to this.
- If your current springs have an arc/crown order the nearest distance measured.
Measuring the spring intact
- Lay a drop sheet on the floor and carefully turn the item over on its side or back, please remember safe lifting techniques.
- Locate the broken or stretched seat spring by undoing the base cloth etc (if fitted).
- Use a tailors tape measure or length of string and place it over the top of a non broken spring.
- Note this size and note the measurement in inches or millimeters.
- Order a spring closest to this size.
How To Install
How To Install
NOTE THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME YOU HAVE REMOVED ANY ACCESSORIES, FRAME OR FABRIC TO EXPOSE THE SPRING AREA!
Tools Required
Essential tools include:
- Staple lifter or flat head screwdriver
- Pair of pliers
- Hammer
- Tape measure
- Staples and Stapler
Maybe – Cutters if you are cutting down the springs.
ROCKER RECLINERS INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the spring.
- Take care when removing any staples, clips or springs as they can be sharp and under tension.
- Remove the broken seat spring by removing any fasteners holding the spring onto the support wire (If fitted)
- Once free remove both end of the spring from the frame mounted springs, clip/fasteners by either feeding the spring out of the clip/fasteners or removing the nails, screws or staples in the clip the springs clip/fasteners.
Installing the replacement spring.
- Next install the replacement La z boy seat spring by placing the spring over the top of the support wires (If fitted).
- Position the hook end of the seat spring into the spring fitment (copy the adjacent spring if needed).
- Then carefully pull the seat spring towards yourself and hook the second hook end into the front frame clip/fastener and secure clip/fastener closed with nails, screws or new staples.
- Once complete refit or replace any fasteners to join the seat spring and support wire together (if fitted).
- Refit fabric, frame and accessories previously removed.
STANDARD SOFA/CHAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the spring:
- Take care when removing any staples, clips or springs as they can be sharp and under tension.
- Remove the broken seat spring by removing any fasteners holding the spring onto the support wire (If fitted).
- Once free remove both end of the spring from the frame mounted spring clip/fasteners by either feeding the spring out of the clip/fasteners or removing the nails, screws or staples holding the clip/fasteners closed.
Installing the replacement Spring
- Next install the replacement La z boy seat spring by placing the spring over the top of the support wires (If fitted).
- Position the hook end of the seat spring into the rear seat frame spring clip/fastener (copy the adjacent spring if needed)
- Then carefully pull the seat spring towards yourself and hook the second hook end into the front frame clip/fastener and secure clip/fastener closed with nails, screws or new staples.
- Once complete refit or replace any fasteners to join the seat spring and support wire together (if fitted)
- Refit fabric, frame and accessories previously removed.
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FAQs
FAQs
How do I measure my spring?
Please check the 'How To Measure' tab for detailed step by step instructions.
How do I fit the springs?
Please refer to oue 'How To Install' tab for detailed step by step instructions.
What material is this spring made from?
Tempered steel.
Will this fit my furniture?
Yes, we have springs to suit classic and modern furniture and they will fit dining chairs, armchairs, all recliners and sofa's.
Can I cut down the spring if its too long?
Yes, use either a hacksaw or bolt cutters.
Do you sell the clips?
Yes, we sell a full range of spring wire and clips. Here is the link https://sofarehab.com.au/product-category/upholstery-supplies/seat-springs/
Greg Nicholas
(verified owner)Great to find a reliable source with good products and very good service.
Chris
(verified owner)Great price, quick delivery, jobs done!
Fred
(verified owner)Good product at good price delivered quickly
Kevin Merrick
(verified owner)Great service, easy to order and quick delivery
Fiona
(verified owner)My order came within a few days of ordering. No hassles. Good product and reasonable price.
Jacqueline Johnston
(verified owner)Fast delivery service. The seat spring was easy to install and now my recliner is much more comfortable as well as being a cheap fix.