JR Merritt

Operator Chair System

Merritt Flex

The Merritt Flex is a premium operator chair system designed for comfort, durability, and versatility. Featuring fully customizable control layouts and soft cushioned armrests, it delivers reliable performance and ease of use. Built for compact cabs and tight workspaces, the Flex enhances operator efficiency across a wide range of applications.

Features

The Merritt Flex is a premium operator chair system with fully customizable control layouts and soft cushioned armrests.

  • Custom-designed consoles

  • Highly adjustable armrest consoles

  • Mechanical or motorized seat

  • Branded logo plates and console colors

  • LCD displays

Compatible Joysticks

Seat Options

Merritt Edge Seat

The Merritt Edge operator seat is a versatile, multi-functional design with lumbar support, firm side cushions, and a high back for shoulder and neck support.

  • Cloth or Artificial Leather upholstery

  • High back for shoulder and neck support

  • Option for 2-, 3-, or 4- point harness

  • Motorized or Mechanical adjustability

Control Consoles

Merritt Flex Consoles
  • Large, customizable interface surface adapts to different customer or industry needs.

  • Armrest body is made of durable glass-filled PA6.

  • Soft polyurethane cushion for enhanced comfort.

  • Supports up to four 8-pin connectors.

  • Integrated drawer with USB socket provides space for storage and mobile device charging

Suspensions & Add-ons

SUSPENSIONS

4-STEP MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

4-STEP MECHANICAL

4-STEP MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

Options

Standard mechanical suspension with weight capacity up to 309 lbs (140 kg) and height adjustment of 3.2 in [80 mm].

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

HEAVY DUTY

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

Options

Heavy duty mechanical suspension with max weight capacity of 400 lbs.

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS

PNEUMATIC

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS

Options

Pneumatic suspensions with automatic weight adjustment and positioning system that eliminates the process of manually setting the seat to the operator’s weight. Models available with max weight capacity of 330 lb (150 kg) – 485 lb (220 kg).

Specifications

General Data

Unique Features

Built-in USB socket for convenient mobile device charging

Console Width

8" with side module extension for additional devices.

Max Number of Devices

Device capacity depends on console plate configuration. Contact J.R. Merritt for specifications and options.

Seat Options

Model

- Merritt Edge Seating

Options

- Full cushion or u-cut cushion

-Motorized or Manual Adjustment

-Option for heated or cooled seat

-2-, 3-,4- point harness

Suspension Options

Mechanical Suspensions

- 4 Step w/ Lift Assist (weight up to 309 lbs)

- Heavy Duty (weight up to 400 lbs)

Pneumatic (Air) Suspensions

- Standard (weight up to 330 lbs)

- Wide (weight up to 375 lbs)

- Heavy Duty (weight up to 485 lbs)

Armrest Type

Adjustable consoles with up and down tilt, side to side, forward and backward slide, upward and downward angle adjustment

Footrest Option

Contact J.R. Merritt Controls for specifications and options.

Adjustment Features

System Rotation

Optional, up to 270 degrees

System Height

System Tilt

Consoles Slide Forward/Backward

Consoles Tilt

Consoles - Slew In/Out

Armrests - Height


Armrests - Tilt


Armrests - Slide Forward / Backward


Seat - Slide Forward / Backward

Seat - Recline

Seat - Lumbar

Technical Data

Rotation Optional

270 degrees max with pin lock or friction brake operation
 
Pin Lock
4 locking positions (every 90 degrees). Positions can be customized to your specifications.

Friction Brake
System holds throughout +/- 135 degrees of travel. 

Scissor Adjust Range

Height: adjustable to 3.2" [80 mm]
Tilt: adjustable to 14 degrees

Armrest Adjust Range

Armrests attached to consoles. See console adjustability.

Console Adjust Range

90-degree swivel in and out

90-degree flip-up

5-degree console tilt up

30-degree tilt forward

1.5 in. [40mm] slide forward and back

Backrest Recline

Merritt Edge seat

25 degrees backwards and forward

Seat Cushion Adjust Range

Merritt Edge seat

Tilt: -5 to 15 degrees

Height Adjustment: up to 6 in [150mm]

Headrest Adjust Range

Non-adjustable

Additional Specifications

Reference product literature for additional specifications and options

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