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MASTERCRAFT
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OTHER
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Frame
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.065, ¾” mild steel. Head rest applied separately - won't affect the integrity of the frame
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.049, ¾” mild steel. Back frame is all one piece - can't change the angle of headrest
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Mounting
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Tubing runs along floor and back up to itself, with flat strap running from front to back, allowing weight to be evenly disbursed throughout the bottom of the seat - No tweaking
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4 -1 ½”-wide tabs welded on corners
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2nd Suspension
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(2) Pirelli rubber straps added for extra support in the tailbone area
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Straps not used
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Suspension Liner
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Mesh - no seams in sling - all one piece
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Coated vinyl - 2-piece sling sewn together at bottom of seat/back and headrest seam
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Sling attachment
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Flaps have 1-in. extruded plastic strips sewn in. Brass grommets provide a stable non-moving anchor for flaps to join with lacing cord. Cord is used only to attach flaps together. Provides continuous balance
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.090 hanger wire provides an unstable moving area for flaps to join together. Lacing cord is used as a major part of the suspension. Provides inconsistent balance
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Side Flaps
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Face each other with a maximum spread of 2 inches
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Face each other with a spread of 4-½ inches - more cord
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Bottom Flaps
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Face each other with a maximum spread of 2 inches.
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Face each other with 15-inch spread.
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Headrest Cap
Back Flap
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Separate piece, seamed at top with foam added for comfort. Sling wraps around ¾" tubing in shoulder area with an 18-inch spread
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Sling runs up to top of headrest and is seamed at top with foam added. Seam at headrest supports entire back suspension. No attachment to back of frame
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Stitching
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.055 length of stitch - more stitches per inch
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.090 length of stitch - less stitches per inch
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Lacing cord
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Used to hold the suspension flaps together
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Used as a major part of the bottom suspension
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Foam
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All foam is 1.4 lb. - Heavier density & fire retardant. Foam is cut in various sizes. Placed around all edges to protect cover and give added comfort
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All foam is1.0 lb. - Lighter density & fire retardant. Foam cut in various sizes. Placed around all edges to protect cover and give added comfort
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Inside back
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1.4 lb (heavier) foam in lumbar area is 3 inches thick
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1.0 lb. (lighter) foam in lumbar area is 2 inches thick
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Inside base
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1.4 lb. (heavier) foam 2-4 inches in bottom of seat
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1.0 (lighter) foam 1-2 inches in bottom of seat
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Inside sides
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1.4 lb. (heavier) foam is 1-inch thick
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1.0 lb. (lighter) foam is 1-inch thick
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Slot covers
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Vinyl is placed over the 5-point slots - you don't see the foam
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Not covered
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Cover
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Nylon fabric glued to ½” muslin-backed foam. All seams are double stitched at start and finish – no friction between fabric/foam for longer wear
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Nylon fabric joined to 1-inch foam with single-lined seam, no back stitching. Causes friction/puckering in cover
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Back
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(3) separate pieces of vinyl sewn together to create a polished look
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(1) piece of vinyl, no additional sewing
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Belt holes
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Reinforced with liner material for extra strength
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Not reinforced
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Band
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Vinyl glued to ½” foam for additional padding, sectioned for custom fit to follow contours of seat
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Vinyl one-piece band, no foam added
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Welt
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Vinyl hand-wrapped around welting
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Vinyl hand-wrapped around welting
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MOST IMPORTANTLY
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You will find our name on every product we make!
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No identifying tag or name
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