The AF-DM24 strips an adjustable bed back to its frame. There is no padding, no fabric, no massage, just a welded all-steel mesh structure with two motors that raise the head and foot. The point is structural support a buyer can rely on for years, with their own mattress laid on top. For a brand, it is the bare-bones adjustable base in the line, the one chosen on build strength and price rather than comfort extras. It runs the full size range from Twin XL to Split Cal King.

A frame chosen for structure, not trim

Most adjustable beds sell on padding and features. The AF-DM24 sells on the frame itself. Its sleep surface is a welded steel mesh deck rather than a fabric-wrapped board, so the support comes straight from the metal grid. Steel resists the sagging, warping, and moisture damage that can affect a padded wood deck over years of use, which keeps the surface flat and the motion true well into the bed's life. A buyer who cares about how long a base lasts, rather than how it is dressed, is the target here.

Built to carry your own mattress

Because the AF-DM24 has no upholstery layer of its own, the mattress on top does all the comfort work. That suits a brand or buyer who pairs the base with a specific mattress, whether sold as a set or chosen by the customer. The steel deck gives even, firm backing across the whole surface, and the dual motors bend it at the head and foot through a wireless remote with memory presets and a One-Key Flat reset. It is a clean, no-frills platform for any flexible mattress.

Why an all-steel base lasts

Steel carries load and shrugs off wear in ways a padded deck cannot match over time. The welded mesh holds its shape under the rated 800 lb load, the open grid lets air move so trapped moisture does not sit against the frame, and there is no foam or fabric to compress, stain, or wear thin. Fewer soft parts also means fewer things to fail, which is why a stripped steel base often outlives a heavily upholstered one. For contract, rental, or high-use settings, that durability is the whole argument.

Sizing, build and certification

The AF-DM24 is produced in Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and Split Cal King. Adjustable legs run 3, 6, 9, and 12 inches, and the load rating is 800 lbs. Despite the bare build, the testing is not skipped: it carries CE, UL, ETL, SAA and FCC with Law Label paperwork, plus 15,000-cycle endurance and 16 CFR Part 1633 flammability testing. The warranty is three years overall and five on the frame, and a center-folding design keeps shipping manageable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the AF-DM24 have no padding or fabric?

By design. It is a structural base meant to carry the buyer's own mattress, so the comfort layer is the mattress, not the frame. Leaving off foam and upholstery keeps the cost down and removes the soft parts that wear out first, which is the point of an all-steel base.

Is a steel mesh deck strong enough?

Yes. The welded steel grid supports the rated 800 lbs evenly across the surface and resists the sagging or warping that can affect a wood deck over time. Steel is the more durable choice for a base expected to take heavy or constant use.

What is this base best suited for?

Buyers who value durability and a low price over built-in comfort features: contract and rental settings, mattress-and-base sets where the mattress provides the comfort, or anyone pairing it with a mattress they already have. It is the workhorse frame, not the feature-loaded model.

Does it still adjust like a normal powered bed?

Yes. Two motors raise the head and foot from a wireless remote, with memory presets and a flat reset. The adjustment works exactly like a padded model; the only thing missing is the upholstery and the comfort add-ons.

What mattress should I use with it?

A flexible mattress that bends with the base, such as memory foam or latex, or a bend-rated hybrid. Since the steel deck has no padding, the mattress alone provides the comfort, so a quality bend-friendly mattress matters more here than on a padded base.