Last week, two TV wall mount models from a reputable US mount manufacturer designed for the home and commercial uses were recalled from the international market. Apparently, the elbow joints of these faulty mounts were unable to carry the weight of the mounted TV screen as claimed. Depending on the weight of the display, people are experiencing sinking, slumping or falling televisions.
An appealing design is not always a guarantee of a safe installation.
Atdec, Australia’s largest flat screen mounting company and a world leader in mounting innovation and design, advises consumers to research TV mounts thoroughly before making a purchase, as many TV mounts in the market today may look fancy and have an attractive price tag, but are actually a poor and inferior display support system in disguise.
Jerome Green, managing director at Atdec, says, “Having aesthetically pleasing qualities doesn’t mean you have to compromise on safety for flat panel mounting in the home and commercial situation. Smart design today isn’t just strength or aesthetics. It means functionality, environmentally responsible design, ease of installation and stylish design without compromising strength and durability.”
Atdec has a strict quality control system based on years of research and development and vigorous testing so that its TV mounts not only have sleek designs but also have the capacity to hold heavier screens securely.
For example, Atdec’s Telehook TH-3270-UFM has the capacity to hold 65kg in weight, and comes pre-assembled which guarantees a quick and easy installation.
Atdec’s Telehook TH-400-LED allows displays to be ‘hung’ from the wall using a state-of-the-art picture-hanging principle. The TH-400-LED is lightweight yet strong and durable, allowing any display up to 50kg in weight with a 400mm-wide VESA mounting hole pattern to be ‘hung’ only 15¼mm from the wall.
The Telehook TH-3060-LPF offers the closest wall contact for ultra-slim TVs – just 14mm from the wall. It can carry all displays weighing up to 65kg, and is held from the wall with an easy to attach click-on mounting system, combined with a safety spring lock.
Atdec TV mounting designs marry functionality with safety, and are available in Australia and New Zealand. For more information please visit www.atdec.com.au