Glossary

ABE certificate = is an attestation that consists of an ABE number, product description, type, holder of the ABE approval and manufacturer. This is received after the products have undergone very extensive and comprehensive tests for e.g. head impact test and splitter tests.

Comfort Armrest System® has been given the ABE certificate for all armrests in the Matchline series ML285, ML385, MLC310 with associated adapter brackets.

ABS = is a plastic material commonly used in the car industry and is used in the base of the armrest model MLC310 with a surface in the structure.

This ABS surface can be used as it is in its standard specification or coated in another way, e.g. Soft Touch Flocked/paint-coated processing.

Adapter = is a bracket that is used as a holder for the Comfort armrest. The adapter is solid steel and specially manufactured for every car model. This makes it unique with a perfect fit and simple to mount on the seat.

Comfort Armrest System® is a smart and effective Carry-Over system that does not require any investment costs for tools.

This means that each car model needs a unique adapter that we at Sydmeko produce for a low development cost. When this is ready, there are many existing armrest models to choose from, which can be adapted by colour and material to match the interior for each specific model of car.

Chassis = is the skeleton of the armrest, i.e. the load-bearing part of the construction. We mount the top and base on the steel chassis, which give our armrests their special design, comfort and high-loading capacity.

Comfort Armrest System® = is an armrest Swedish-made system owned by Sydmeko Industri AB. The system has ABE-type approval and it is unique in that it can be mounted afterwards directly on the seat.

Mounting the armrest directly on the seat has many advantages, e.g. the solution is dynamic and follows every movement of the seat. This gives Comfort Armrest System® a comfortable and ergonomic seating position, regardless of how big/small or tall/short the occupant is.

The armrest is adjustable, foldable and adds room. A sustainable selection of material, compelling design, simple mounting and focus on ergonomics makes our armrests one of the most appreciated accessories on the market!

Ergonomics = (from Greek “ergon” = “work” and “normos” = “law”) is the study of how methods of work and the working environment affect people.

Ergonomics means the study of customising work and environment to people’s needs and requirements. It often deals with the design of the workplace and working environment from a purely technical perspective so that the body is not subject to wear and tear unnecessarily, e.g. posture, working height, sound, light and climate and also how the body is used in a correct manner, e.g. pushing, pulling, carrying and body posture.

The comfort system is built on ergonomics, i.e. it must be comfortable to drive a vehicle regardless of whether it is for work or personal use!

KBA = stands for Kraftfahrt Bundesamt [Federal Motor Vehicle Transport Authority] and is the federal authority in Germany for motor vehicles. The authority tests, approves and issues certificates for e.g. products for motor vehicles in accordance with TÜV tests.

Composition leather = is a synthetically produced material that is similar to skin, leather or suede. This designation is sometimes used instead of vinyl, where the material can be chosen for the top of the armrest in the Comfort Armrest System® series. The material is approved in accordance with the standards in the automotive industry.

Matchline = is a series of armrests in which you can choose the material and colour for the base and top of the armrest. The seams can also be in a separate colour to match the overall interior of the car. This is the luxury variant in the Comfort Armrest System®.

The series comprises the ML285, ML385 and MLC310 armrests. MLC310 has storage in the base for 1.6 litres and adds extra room, thereby making it very practical.

All armrests in the Matchline series have been tested by TÜV in Germany in accordance with the automotive industry’s requirements for product safety for accessories and have been approved and received a so-called ABE certificate/type approval.

ML285 = är ett armstöd från Matchline serien i Comfort Armrest System®. ML står för Matchline och 285 står för längden (mm) på armstödet.

Välj bland olika material och färger på över- och underdelen. Underdelen finns i standard PA6, Flockad, Soft Touch eller Paint-coated. Överdelen kan fås i tyg, vinyl, läder eller PUR.

Samtliga armstöd i Matchline serien har testats av TÜV i Tyskland i enlighet med bilindustrins krav på produktsäkerthet för tillbehör och har godkänts samt erhållit sk ABE certifikat/typgodkännande.

Läs mer om ML285 här.

ML285 = is an armrest from the Matchline series in the Comfort Armrest System®. ML stands for Matchline and 385 is the length (mm) of the armrest.

The base in standard PA6 is combined with various materials and colours for the top (fabric, vinyl, leather or PUR).

All armrests in the Matchline series have been tested by TÜV in Germany in accordance with the automotive industry’s requirements for product safety for accessories and have been approved and received a so-called ABE certificate/type approval.

Read more about ML385 here.

MLC310 = is an armrest from the Matchline series in the Comfort Armrest System®. MLC stands for Matchline Console and 310 is the length (mm) of the armrest. This generous width (125 mm) gives both the driver and the passenger a comfortable relief. MLC310 has a practically hidden storage compartment of 1.6 litres.

Choose from various materials and colours for the top and base. The base is available in standard ABS, Flocked, Soft Touch or paint-coated. The top is available in fabric, vinyl or leather.

All armrests in the Matchline series have been tested by TÜV in Germany in accordance with the automotive industry’s requirements for product safety for accessories and have been approved and received a so-called ABE certificate/type approval.

Read more about MLC310 here.

OE Aftermarket = is an abbreviation for original equipment that is available as aftermarket.

The comfort system has many automotive distributors as partners, primarily in Europe but also on international markets. Armrests are offered as original accessories that can be ordered in conjunction with the purchase of a new car or mounted later as an accessory via a car marque reseller.

OEM = is an abbreviation for original equipment manufacturer, i.e. a subcontractor whose products are made and become a part of a larger end product.

The comfort system is sold as an included component for several OEM customers around the world. These customers are active in a wide range of areas such as customisations for the disabled, bodywork companies, trucks, the railway industry, heavy freight trucks, the boat industry, operator/office chairs, interior design etc.

PA6 = is an abbreviation for polyamide and is a type of plastic frequently used in the automotive industry. The material is known for its hardness, strength, wearability and chemical resistance. The vibration-dampening material is very durable. PA is always followed by one or more numbers e.g. PA6, PA6.6, PA11, PA12 etc. The number indicates the number and structure of C atoms in the molecular element. The standard type PA6 is by far the most used.

This material can be selected as the base of the ML285 and ML385 armrests.

Paint-coated = means that the armrest’s base is painted with a lacquered surface that can be glossy, matt or Soft Touch.

This treatment is included in our special range. Even for small quantities (e.g. 100 pcs.), we can offer unique colours and material matches with exclusive attributes for special editions. You can create a stronger visual experience with a specially designed armrest with an exact match of colours and material at the same level of detail as the car’s overall interior.

PUR = Polyurethane is a polymer that can have many various material characteristics: solid or foam and can be a soft or hard elastomer. Urethane plastic has good heat and abrasion resistance.

Comfort armrests in the Purline series (PUR300, PUR355 and PUR380) consist of a steel chassis that is cast as one-piece in soft black PUR. Other colours are available for larger orders (min 1000 pcs.). ML285 and ML385 in the Matchline armrest series can be ordered with a top in cast PUR.

The material is practical as it is extra resistant and can be easily cleaned and dried. Where high durability is required, it can be recommended for commercial transport and specially demanding environments.

PUR300 = är ett armstöd från Purline serien i Comfort Armrest System® där 300 står för längden (mm) på armstödet.

Armstödet består av ett stålchassi som är helgjutet i mjuk svart PUR. Materialet är extra tåligt och kan enkelt rengöras och torkas av.

Modellen PUR300 rekommenderas till yrkestrafik och speciellt krävande miljöer där hög slittålighet erfordras.

Läs mer om PUR300 här.

PUR380 = is an armrest from the Purline series in the Comfort Armrest System® where 380 is the length (mm) of the armrest.

The armrest consists of a steel chassis that is cast as one-piece in soft black PUR. The material is extra durable and can easily be cleaned and dried.

The model PUR380 is recommended for commercial transport and specially demanding environments where high durability is required.

Read more about PUR380 here.

Purline = is an armrest series that consists of a steel chassis that is cast as one-piece in soft black PUR. The material is extra durable and can easily be cleaned and dried.

The armrests in the Purline series is PUR300, PUR355 and PUR380.

This armrest is used in vehicles for the disabled, commercial transport, camper vans and in specially demanding environments where high durability is required.

Soft Touch = means that the armrest’s base is coated with a liquid gum that is available in various colours that give an experience of real quality both visually and realistically. The material is approved in accordance with the standards in the automotive industry.

This processing is part of our special range. Even for small quantities, we can offer unique colours and material matches with exclusive attributes for special editions. You can create a stronger visual experience with a specially designed armrest with an exact match in colour and material at the same level of detail as the car’s overall interior.

Comfort is a well-proven system that is adequately tested and type-approved according to the automotive industry’s demanding requirements for product safety in conjunction with collision, fire/smoke, selection of product material, overloading, feeling of quality etc.

The Comfort Armrest System® has been given the ABE certificate for all armrests in the Matchline series ML285, ML385, MLC310 with the supplied adapter brackets.

Tests have been carried out by TÜV in Germany and the Comfort system has a so-called ABE approval issued by the German KBA (Kraftfahrt Bundesamt [Federal Motor Vehicle Transport Authority]). Comfort’s ABE approval is the highest of three different type classifications for the aftermarket, which means that our products are extraordinarily safe and approved for retrofitting in vehicles. Moreover, no special knowledge is needed for the person installing it in the car (can be done by an individual without requiring inspection afterwards).

In addition to the material and splitter tests, the Head Impact Tests have been carried out for all armrests in the Matchline series with very good results! This guarantees that the Comfort system is a well tried-and-tested system that offers our customers and end users a quality product where product safety and user-friendliness are the key factors in all our applications.

TÜV = stands for Technischer Überwachungsverein (Technical Inspection Association) and is a German organisation with regional subdepartments across Germany. The objective is to protect people and the environment from potential dangers from factories and products etc.

The organisation functions as an independent consultant and is accredited by various authorities or professional bodies to inspect and carry out tests on factory facilities, electrical installations, vehicles etc.

TÜV has strict requirements for its approval and has become one of the strongest marks of quality in Europe and internationally.

The Comfort Armrest System® has been tested by TÜV and received the ABE certificate for all armrests in the Matchline series ML285, ML385, MLC310 with the supplied adapter brackets.

Vinyl = is a covering material that entirely or partially consists of polyvinyl fibre of various kinds that is called imitation leather. This material can be chosen for the armrest’s upper part in the Comfort Armrest System® series. The material is approved in accordance with the standards of the automotive industry.

You can choose from a number of shades of the vinyl and combine this material for the top with your preferred material for the base (ABS surface, Flocked, Soft Touch or paint-coated).

X-Change = is the armrest solution that involves replacing an existing factory armrest for Comfort’s broad armrest console MLC310. This offers both the driver and passenger an adjustable and comfortable support and a practical storage compartment of 1.6 litres.

If there is already an existing armrest on your car seat, select X-Change in the function . This will give then ensure you more comfort and a better ergonomic posture in your vehicle.