Installation Instructions for Chair Seat Webbing
When installing new chair seat webbing it is necessary to cut the individual straps shorter than the actual opening to make them taunt when installed.
First, measure the distance from slot to slot, across the frame to determine the gross length of the horizontal strap. You will also need to measure from slot to slot front to back to determine the gross length of the vertical strap. Keep in mind that not all chairs have straps of equal length side to side compared with front to back so please measure both ways. Be aware that some chair designs may have more than two different lengths of webbing in the frame.
We use a 23% stretch factor when doing factory installations so it will be necessary to cut the strap shorter to allow for stretch. To do this, divide the gross length of the horizontal strap by 1.23. If your slot to slot measurement were 17” you would divide 17 by 1.23, which equals 13.8 inches or 13 7/8 inches. You needn’t worry about being exact because a range of 1-2% in the stretch will not appreciably affect the result. When in doubt always round decimal value up.
Repeat this calculation for the vertical straps and cut the correct number of each length of straps for your chair. We do suggest you make one complete strap before proceeding, to verify your result, before cutting all straps.
When installing the metal clip place the end of the webbing into the open end of the clip. Be careful to insert the webbing straight into the slot and not at an angle. Each clip has a flat side and a side with a small flange. When installing them please secure each clip with the smooth side facing the same way on each end.
The best method for closing the clip on the webbing is in a vise. If you don’t have a vise a pliers will work but may crimp the clip unevenly when you close it on the webbing. When using pliers, we suggest going across the width of the clip several times, closing it gradually to get the best result.
Take the strap and install it in the slot of the seat frame with the flange side facing the inside of the seat frame. While stretching the strap with one hand insert the other end in the slot on the opposite side of the frame. Check the tension and if satisfactory proceed with the other straps. To produce the best suspension, we recommend that you use an over and under approach, weaving the straps over and under the crossing straps.
First, measure the distance from slot to slot, across the frame to determine the gross length of the horizontal strap. You will also need to measure from slot to slot front to back to determine the gross length of the vertical strap. Keep in mind that not all chairs have straps of equal length side to side compared with front to back so please measure both ways. Be aware that some chair designs may have more than two different lengths of webbing in the frame.
We use a 23% stretch factor when doing factory installations so it will be necessary to cut the strap shorter to allow for stretch. To do this, divide the gross length of the horizontal strap by 1.23. If your slot to slot measurement were 17” you would divide 17 by 1.23, which equals 13.8 inches or 13 7/8 inches. You needn’t worry about being exact because a range of 1-2% in the stretch will not appreciably affect the result. When in doubt always round decimal value up.
Repeat this calculation for the vertical straps and cut the correct number of each length of straps for your chair. We do suggest you make one complete strap before proceeding, to verify your result, before cutting all straps.
When installing the metal clip place the end of the webbing into the open end of the clip. Be careful to insert the webbing straight into the slot and not at an angle. Each clip has a flat side and a side with a small flange. When installing them please secure each clip with the smooth side facing the same way on each end.
The best method for closing the clip on the webbing is in a vise. If you don’t have a vise a pliers will work but may crimp the clip unevenly when you close it on the webbing. When using pliers, we suggest going across the width of the clip several times, closing it gradually to get the best result.
Take the strap and install it in the slot of the seat frame with the flange side facing the inside of the seat frame. While stretching the strap with one hand insert the other end in the slot on the opposite side of the frame. Check the tension and if satisfactory proceed with the other straps. To produce the best suspension, we recommend that you use an over and under approach, weaving the straps over and under the crossing straps.
