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SIMI ex TENAX toilet seats: replacements for Ariete, BR 1 and historic ranges

Sanitaryware known as TENAX or SIMI-TENAX includes very different outlines: elongated ovals, reworked rectangular shapes and rear profiles requiring a precise seat. The SIMI ex TENAX selection covers Airone, Ariete, BR 1, Gabbiano, Geo and Pegaso, preserving their individual requirements rather than reducing them to a generic universal seat.

The decisive factor is matching the installed WC. The brand must be combined with the exact model, because length, rear outline, supports and fixings can differ even between WCs that seem to share the same style.

Ariete: an elongated oval with a small rear rise

Ariete is one of TENAX's distinctive ranges from the 1970s. It has generous dimensions and a regularly proportioned elongated oval. The seat described for this range is approximately 50 cm long, but length is not its only important feature.

At the rear of the ceramic surface is a rise of approximately one centimetre, continuing the front's outline. This detail occupies a precise part of the seat's installation area: the replacement must accommodate it without interfering with the ceramic.

A generally long or oval seat is therefore insufficient. Choose the product intended for Ariete, with an appropriate rear profile and supports. These indicative measurements describe the range; they cannot identify an unknown WC on their own.

BR 1 or BR Uno: a rectangle becomes a specific outline

BR 1, also called BR Uno, reinterprets the rectangle. The short rear side narrows and the sides become curved, producing a distinctive, substantial outline rather than a simple rounded rectangle.

The replacement must follow the WC's upper contour and the relationship between front and rear. A seat that matches only in length may project beyond the ceramic or rest on unintended points.

The catalogue also distinguishes BR Uno from BR Lungo. Do not treat these names as interchangeable when ordering: verify the individual product's stated application and the installed model.

Airone and Pegaso: Duroplast and coated wood proposals

Airone has a dedicated replacement in white urea Duroplast, with stainless steel hinges. It is intended for Airone TENAX. Always read the model name alongside the brand, even when the same name appears elsewhere in the sanitaryware catalogue.

For Pegaso, the selection includes a dedicated Duroplast proposal and polyester resin coated wood. The coated wood version is described with chrome-plated brass hinges; check the Duroplast proposal's hardware in its own specification.

Choosing between materials does not mean choosing freely adaptable shapes. Both proposals must be expressly intended for Pegaso and assessed for lid profile, supports, fixing and construction.

Gabbiano and Geo: replacements and colours selected by range

Gabbiano has dedicated coated wood proposals. The white replacement is described with fixed metal hinges, and coloured versions are also listed. Do not extend that hinge configuration to every item in the range: the selected product's specification is decisive.

Geo has several options: polyester resin coated wood, a compatible lacquered MDF alternative and an economical thermoset resin proposal. The choice is about more than price, since construction, material and stated features differ.

Two seats offered for Geo are not necessarily identical to the original or to one another. Compare the complete replacement description while keeping certain identification of the WC as the first requirement.

Coloured SIMI-TENAX seats: Champagne, Blu Marino, Felce and Visone

The replacement range retains several historic shades. Besides white, Ariete listings include Champagne, Blu Marino and Felce. Gabbiano has Champagne and Grigio Sussurrato proposals; Geo includes Champagne and Visone.

A shade offered for one range is not necessarily offered for all the others. Select model, material and colour together, checking status and lead times for the individual item.

Photographs and screens cannot reliably establish the ceramic's colour. Champagne and Visone are different shades even when a picture makes them look similar. This also applies to white: resemblance on a screen does not guarantee a match after installation.

Dedicated, compatible and hinge characteristics

Dedicated seats are made for a particular WC range. Compatible seats are selected alternatives for that ceramic and can differ in construction or lid profile. A dedicated replacement is not consequently a SIMI-TENAX original.

Polyester resin coated wood, lacquered MDF and Duroplast are different constructions. Hinges, buffers and how the seat rests on the ceramic also matter, particularly with raised areas or less common contours.

Fixed metal hinges, chrome-plated brass and stainless steel do not automatically describe the same configuration. Check hardware material and operation separately. Any soft-closing function must be declared for the product; Duroplast alone does not imply it.

Finding the correct SIMI ex TENAX replacement

Identify the WC range before purchasing. Only then check length from the fixing holes, width, hole spacing, rear shape and support positions. Agreement in some measurements does not prove interchangeability.

If the model is certain, select its tile here to examine the specifications and access purchase proposals on Sintesibagno.shop. Always check current availability: a product page does not guarantee immediate delivery.

If the model is unknown or uncertain, use the Sintesibagno toilet seat identification service. Follow the instructions for sending photographs and measurements to the specialist team, who can help find the appropriate replacement.

Frequently asked questions about SIMI ex TENAX seats

Are replacements available for old TENAX or SIMI-TENAX WCs?

Selected proposals exist for the ranges shown on this page. Materials, colours and availability depend on the model and individual item.

For Ariete, is a seat approximately 50 cm long sufficient?

No. The rear rise affects how the seat fits. Check the specific replacement, not just its length.

Do BR Uno and BR Lungo identify the same replacement?

Do not treat them as synonyms. Check the complete designation and product application before ordering.

Does a Duroplast seat always have soft-closing hinges?

No. Material does not determine hinge operation. Soft Close must be stated in the product specification.