BE Flexible Single

by Bakker Elkhuizen

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The BE Flexible Single Monitor Arm from Bakker Elkhuizen is a slim and compact mechanical-spring monitor arm designed for easy setup and which offers ample range for most monitor requirements. The clamp or bolt-through mount is installed from the top, so that no unnecessary bending below the desk surface is required. Balancing the weight of the monitor is by a handy rotary knob on the arm: simply click and go. Adjusting is made easier with a built-in weight indicator to show where in the range the spring is tightened (from 2 to 10 kg). It also comes with a lifetime warranty upon product registration.

Ergonomic Benefits

Reduces the Risk of Neck Injury - A primary risk factor for injury in an office setting is an improperly positioned monitor. A good articulating monitor arm will help eliminate that problem by allowing height adjustment for the monitor relative to the surface on which the keyboard and mouse are situated. The BE Flexible Monitor Arm provides 14" of vertical adjustment and 18" of horizontal adjustment, making it easier to adjust the monitor height to an optimal position.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR THOSE WITH MULTIFOCAL OR PROGRESSIVE LENSES: As those with multifocal lenses rely on the lower portion of their glasses for "near" vision, they generally require the monitor to be positioned at a much lower height than those with no glasses or who only have single-vision lenses. Failing to address this will force them into an uncomfortable extension at the neck, as they tilt their head back in order to be able to view out of the lower portion of their corrective eyewear. Those with multifocal lenses may be able to position their monitors far enough away for best viewing at the intermediate range. Doing so can mitigate the neck extension as it may eliminate the need to tilt the head.

Optimizes the Viewing Angle - Monitors are best viewed when the screen is parallel to the face. The ideal angle of the monitor is not necessarily perpendicular to the desk in all cases, however, since some may feel more comfortable slightly tilting their head forward, especially when working in a standing position. Note: As the head tilts forward, there is typically increased weight and load placed on the muscles in the neck, and as such any flexion should be limited to no more than 10 degrees.

Facilitates Easy Movement - The BE Flexible uses a mechanical spring to counterbalance the effects of gravity, allowing individuals to adjust their monitor both up and down using their fingertips. This ease of adjustment (regardless of whether the monitor arm is fully extended or contracted) removes a potential obstacle for those who would otherwise be unwilling to adjust their monitor as needed.

Increases Desktop Space - By elevating the monitor above the worksurface, previously inaccessible desktop space is made available for storage and other office accessories (phones, calculators, etc.).

Eliminates Glare - Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the monitor will allow individuals to eliminate glare when viewing the monitor.

Helps Maintain Good Posture When Seated - When a monitor is too low or high, people may choose to adjust the position of their torso instead of, or in addition to, their neck in an attempt to accommodate incorrect monitor height. This will often result in adopting a leaning forward posture, shifting them out of the ideal posture in the spine, and losing any potential lumbar support that their chair provides. The correct monitor height may prevent this risk factor from arising.

Accommodates Working in Different Postures - Movement is important! When a worker changes their posture between standing, lean-into, sitting, or leaning back in their chair the optimal position for their monitor(s) will change accordingly. The wide range of movement which the BE Flexible provides will accommodate these new parameters, enabling them to correctly position their monitors for optimal viewing from any chosen posture.

Allows Multiple Individuals to Share Information Easily - In some office environments workers need to share screen information with clients and/or co-workers, but this can be awkward or inconvenient when the monitor is on a stand and cannot easily be moved or oriented towards another person, even one sitting at the same desk. An articulating arm can easily solve this problem because the arm and monitor are easily pivoted to face even someone on the opposite side of a desk.

Features

Mechanical Spring: The spring mechanism of the BE Flexible completely counterbalances the weight of the monitor and arm, counteracting the effects of gravity.
Vertical Range: The BE Flexible offers a full 14" of vertical range, which is still reasonably sufficient (if mounted at the ideal height) to provide an appropriate range for sit-stand adjustment for individuals up to 5'8" tall.
Horizontal Extension: The BE Flexible provides up to 18" of lateral reach, allowing the monitor to be brought sufficiently forward from the mounting point to provide a suitable viewing position on most desks. If a keyboard tray is being used this needs to be taken into consideration to ensure an appropriate viewing distance.
Two Mounting Options: The BE Flexible can be mounted using either a Desk Clamp or a Bolt-through mount. Both options are included with the arm.
Monitor Tilter: The monitor tilter mechanism provides 180° of tilt adjustment at the head or wrist of the arm.
Monitor Rotation: The monitor tilter mechanism provides 360° of monitor rotation allowing rotation from landscape to portrait orientation, even upside down (if required).
Arm Rotates at 3 Joints: The BE Flexible provides 360° of rotation at three joints, the base or "shoulder", the hinge or "elbow" and the end or "wrist". This yields almost limitless flexibility and articulating capabilities, allowing positioning of the monitor at any desired position.
Compact Storage: When desired, the arm folds up to occupy only 3.8" of space, freeing up the entire desk for other activities.
Cable Management: External Cable Guides provide cable management to prevent cables from dragging on the desk.

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Technical Specifications

Vertical Range (to middle of VESA plate):
Adjustment Range: 14.0" (35.6 cm)
Minimum Height: 5.0" (9.75 cm)
Maximum Height: 19.0" (45.5 cm) above mounting point
Horizontal Range:
Minimum Extension: 3.8" (9.75 cm)
Maximum Extension: 21.75" (55.2 cm) above mounting point
Cable Management: Integrated cable management system keeps work surface free of annoying cable clutter
Adjustment Mechanism: Spring-mechanism "floats" monitor above desk - monitor can be instantly raised or lowered. Lifting capacity can be calibrated to monitor weight.
Articulation: Rotates at 3 joints: 360° at base, 360° at center, and +/- 90° at tilter joint.
Monitor Tilt Range: Up to 180°
Weight Rating: Rated for monitors from 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) to 22 lbs (10.0 kg)
Screen sizes: 17" - 35"
Monitor Orientation: Rotates from landscape to portrait
Storage Depth: Folds up to occupy just 3.8" (9.75 cm) of space
Mounting Options: Edge Clamp or Grommet (mount secures from top of desk) or Bolt-through
Colours: Available in Black or Dark Grey
Compatibility: Quick Release 75mm or 100mm VESA mount
Warranty: Lifetime after registration
Package Contents: BE Flexible Monitor Arm, Clamps, Allen Key, Manual

Usage Tips

Choose an Arm with an Appropriate Weight Capacity - Before purchasing your monitor arm, investigate the weight capacity of the arm so that the weight of your monitor is ideally in the middle of that range. For example, the weight capacity of the BE Flexible is 4.4 to 22 lbs. The midrange weight is therefore about 13 lbs. If your monitor happens to be about 13 lbs, the BE Flexible should work fine for you. The closer to the midrange is the better. If you have not yet purchased a monitor or monitor arm, research your options and choose an arm that will work for the monitor you want. Obviously, if you already have an arm and not the monitor, you will have to choose a monitor with an appropriate weight without its stand included. In addition, you will have to choose a monitor that can be mounted on an arm with an acceptable hole pattern for mounting with screws. For the BE Flexible, the monitor must have a hole pattern in the back side which is 100 mm x 100 mm square. Otherwise, you may require a special adapter plate.
Select the Optimal Mounting Location - Since the BE Flexible comes with two mounting configurations, you have options when it comes to mounting your monitor arm. Most people choose the desk clamping option but this only works if your desk has a lip on the mounting side and average depth (24-30"). Otherwise, a bolt-through mount is the alternative option. The bolt-through mount requires that you drill a small hole in the desk to bolt the mount through the desk to secure it. You may want to roughly position the mount in different locations at first to get an idea of where the movement of the arm is optimal and then decide on which mounting option works best at that location.
Adjust the Counterbalance Mechanism with Monitor Attached - After the BE Flexible has been mounted in its optimal position, you will need to attach the monitor so that you can properly adjust the counterbalance mechanism. This will ensure that the monitor moves up or down effortlessly. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to do this. For the BE Flexible, counterbalancing is done by turning the rotary knob at the end of the monitor arm. All mechanisms to do this calibrating is provided with the arm. After mounting, calibrating the counterbalance is the most critical step in installing your monitor arm properly. Once done, you are almost ready to use the monitor arm (see next tip).
Set Monitor at Optimal Height, Angle, and Distance - Once your monitor arm has been installed and calibrated properly, you are ready to set it in the optimal position. In terms of ergonomic principles, the optimal position can vary, but there are definitely improper ways to set your monitor. Learn More About Optimizing Monitor Position.

Models

Model #	Description
BNEBFSB	BakkerElkhuizen BE Flexible Single, Black, rated for monitors up to 22 lbs, will clamp to desks up to 3.15", VESA 75/100
BNEBFSDG	BakkerElkhuizen BE Flexible Single, Dark Grey, rated for monitors up to 22 lbs, will clamp to desks up to 3.15", VESA 75/100