the invention relates to a device for manufacturing latex mattresses , comprising a conveying system for mattress moulds , wherein each mattress mould is made up of an upper and a lower mould section , which are pivotally interconnected , and wherein the latex - filled mattress moulds can be subjected to one or more mattress - forming processing steps while being moved through the conveying system . according to the invention , the device is provided with means for removing a latex mattress from a mattress mould . this obviates the need for operators to carry out manual operations , which on the one hand leads to improved ergonomic conditions but also to a reduced number of rejects and less damage to the mattresses .