What is a synchro-tilt mechanism on an office chair?

A synchro-tilt mechanism links the backrest and seat movement in a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio — when you recline, the backrest moves back more than the seat tilts up, keeping your thighs roughly horizontal and preventing your feet from lifting off the floor. Standard tilt mechanisms move the entire seat and back together as one unit, which raises your thighs uncomfortably as you recline. Synchro-tilt is the ergonomic standard for commercial task chairs because it allows proper reclined posture without compromising foot contact. FindOfficeFurniture.com has office chairs with synchro-tilt mechanisms — call 888-719-4960.