Choosing the Right Wall Mounts for Your Needs

Flat screen mounts for computer monitors have rapidly become the most-appreciated accessories for office, medical and clerical workers. A wall-mounted monitor offers many benefits both for individual workers and for the company as a whole. Being able to move the monitor into the most comfortable position helps ease stress and pain on the neck and the eyes, which can in turn reduce headaches, eye strain, neck strain and shoulder strain.

With the many configurations available for wall mounts and monitor mounts, it may be difficult to choose the best configuration for your needs. When choosing wall mounts for your office, consider these aspects to help you make your choice.

Adjustability

One of the most helpful aspects of monitor mounts is the ability to reposition the monitor when needed. When choosing a wall mount for office staff, consider whether it can be adjusted easily by the people who will be using it most often. If it’s a monitor that is likely to be adjusted frequently, can it be adjusted from the desk or will it involve getting up and fiddling with controls behind or under the arm? Fully articulated wall mounts which allow monitors users to adjust the height, tilt and horizontal position of the monitor offer the highest amount of versatility, but are also more expensive than monitors with fewer options.

Adaptability

Your needs may change in the future, necessitating a change in monitor setups. Look for a system that allows for easy upgrades and changes if they should become necessary in the future. If you need to add more monitors to your set up, for example, will it require an entirely new system or can you just add new arms?

Compatibility

The Video Electronics Standard Association sets forth standards that determine how your flat screen LCD monitors can be mounted. Make sure that the wall mounts you choose have a mounting interface that is compatible with your monitor or monitors. In addition, make sure that your monitor mounts are rated for the actual weight of your monitors.

Quality

Choose wall mounts that are engineered and manufactured to high quality standards. Remember that the monitor mounts you choose will be holding expensive equipment, so you want to be certain it will hold it securely. Especially in medical settings, the last thing you want is to have a mount fail and drop your LCD monitor onto a patient’s lap – or worse. In other office settings, the quality of your wall mounts reflects the care and quality standards of your entire operation.

The right monitor mounts can transform the way that your office runs. Taking the time and care to choose mounting arms and wall mounts that fit your needs perfectly pays off in ease of use and a safer workplace.