D I R E C T I O N A L S I G N A G E , D I S P L AY C A S E S & P L A Q U E S
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Directional signage
We offer a wide range of
traditional and modern-styled
fingerpost components -
directional arms, columns and
finials - that can be mixed
and matched to best suit the
character of your scheme.
Lettering is reproduced in a
choice of standard font styles,
and site-specific logos and
other graphics can be readily
added to most products. We
routinely supply proofs for
approval prior to manufacture.
Plaques
Furnitubes offers plaques
and nameplates in a number
of materials, including cast
aluminium and bronze,
engraved stainless steel and
photo-etched zinc. All such
products are site-specific and
after review of your artwork
we are happy to advise on the
most suitable materials and
manufacturing techniques,
and also to provide cost
estimates at an early stage.
Display cases
Glazed hinged door cases
provide the opportunity
to display printed material
that advertises regular or
upcoming temporary events.
For a coordinated scheme our
traditional display cases can
be mounted between columns
(as used for fingerposts),
or directly onto walls and
railings. Header boards allow
the location, local authority
or other titles to be displayed.
Economy and themed display
cases complete the range.
Location signage
Where standard products
aren’t suitable for your
requirement our expert
designers are available to
help develop your concepts
into practical signage
solutions. We design all new
and special products using
up-to-date 3d modelling
software and can therefore
provide detailed digital
models and visualisations for
your consideration before
proceeding to manufacture.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Signage solutions to help guide, inform and announce events to your visitorsSignage is an integral part of a resident or visitor experience to any urban setting or site of interest and is critical to determining the visual
legibility of an area. Good signage clearly directs people, makes them aware of other destinations in the locality, can provide interpretation
information or somewhere to place temporary notices about local events. At Furnitubes we offer signage for all such functions, either from our
extensive standard product range or purpose-designed for your site. Although we can manufacture in wide range of materials our speciality is
with steel and cast iron / aluminium - providing robust solutions that can withstand the day-to-day wear and tear presented by tough exterior
environments, and to enhance historic sites in particular. Our product range and capability can be broadly categorised as follows:
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Traditional fingerpostsDirectional signage ensures that leisure and tourist attractions,
buildings and important facilities in town and city centres, parks
and other leisure sites can be located easily, whilst also advertising
their presence and promoting their use. Furnitubes produces a
wide range of traditionally-styled fingerposts manufactured from
durable materials, including steel, cast iron and aluminium. Our
traditional fingerposts offer the following benefits:
• Flexible, interchangeable system of columns, finials and
directional arms
• Split collars to reduce the overall height and / or increase the
numbers of the arms on a single post
• Robust columns with continuous steel core
• Unique telescopic spigot allowing for additional (or or fewer)
arms to be used in future
• Choice of font styles
• Recyclable materials
We are pleased to quote for variations such as variable colours on
different component parts, highlighting of specific rings, other font
styles or the incorporation of town crests - please contact our sales
team to discuss your needs.
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Components & assemblyFingerposts comprise the following components:
FINIAL
Cast aluminium finials are caps that fit over the top of the
column, preventing the arms from being lifted off and
providing a finishing touch to the assembly. 7 decorative finials
are offered as standard, with tablet versions allowing for site-
specific lettering and / or logos.
DIRECTIONAL ARM (FINGER)
Arms are cast in aluminium for good definition and strength.
They are available in heights to accommodate 1, 2 or 3 lines of
text. The I-shape section provides a strong profile and allows
the raised borders to be painted in a contrasting colour if
required. Lettering and graphic symbols are cast integral to
the arms, and raised above the level of the main body. Text
is offered in a number of fonts and sizes, many in upper and
lower case and a large range of standard symbols are also
available. Arms can be supplied with full or half height collars
and can be painted in any BS or RAL colour reference, with
letter faces highlighted by hand in a contrasting colour.
TELESCOPIC SPIGOT
Furnitubes’ unique telescopic spigot allows instant adjustment
of the spigot height during installation to suit the number of
arms required. This flexible system allows the addition and
removal of arms without the need for a new extension spigot
or cutting down of the exsiting spigot. At maximum extension
the spigot can accommodate collars and finials up to a total
height of 1500mm.
COLUMN
Fingerpost columns are constructed from a galvanised steel
section that runs the full height for optimum strength and
corrosion resistance. This is embellished with a choice of 5 cast
iron column base designs , from the low level Guildford to
the substantial Westminster design. The below ground root
section is 600mm deep as standard, providing a suitable
foundation for the column assembly.
Set spigot to correct height for finial & arms, tighten 4 socket head screws to secure in place
Telescopic
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Finial: Tablet FFT 4 with graphics
Arms: Double & treble line, full collars
Cloister Bold lettering
Highlighted lettering & borders
Column: Kingston
Location: Charlton House, London
Finial: Ball FFB 3
Arms: Single line, full collars
Helvetica lettering
Highlighted lettering
Column: Guildford
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Arms: Single & treble line, full collars
Cloister Bold lettering
Highlighted lettering & borders
Column: Westminster
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset
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Finial: Ball FFB 6
Arms: Single line, full collars
Cloister Bold lettering
Highlighted lettering & borders
Column: Kingston
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
Finial: Tablet FFT 4 with graphics
Arms: Single & double line, full collars
Helvetica lettering
Highlighted lettering & borders
Column: Doric
Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Arms: Single line, full collars
Times New Roman lettering
Highlighted lettering & borders
Column: Manchester
Location: Westminster, London
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Lettering, symbols & justificationIt is important to pedestrians that signage is legible, and consideration should be given to the font size and style relative to the viewing
distance, and also its colour contrast with the background colour of the arm. Lettering is therefore offered in a number of standard fonts
and sizes, and with the option of all upper or combined upper and lower cases on all styles. Helvetica Medium is the most popular choice
of sans-serif font, and Cloister Bold for more decorative requirements, with upper case only lettering being the most commonly used style.
Approximately 20 characters can be accommodated on a single line of most arms, and for situations when the destination name exceeds
the length of a single line, the wording can carry over onto the second / third lines of double / treble line arms. A wide variety of symbols are
available as standard, which can be highlighted in contrasting colours for ease of recognition.
STATION
Selected standard symbols
Others standard symbols are available on request and site-specific
symbols can be made-to-order.
Justification
As standard, lettering is justified left on both faces. Symbols assoc-
iated with text are in the same position relative to text on both faces.
Sans-serif fonts
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZHelvetica Medium - available in 40mm & 42mm cap heights
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZHelvetica - available in 35mm cap height
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZGill Sans - available in 30mm cap height
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZGill Sans Italic - available in 27.5mm cap heigh
Standard available fonts
If you are unsure as to which font and size you prefer, the best colour combination, or what size arm you may need to fit your wording, we
are happy to illustrate various options for your consideration. Other fonts may be available or can be purpose-made for your site-specific
requirement - please check when making your enquiry.
‘Front’ face ‘Reverse’ face
STATION
Serif fonts
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZCloister Bold - available in 35mm & 42mm cap heights
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZTimes New Roman - available in 35mm cap height
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TOURIST INFORMATIONAA
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SHOPPING CENTRE
PUBLIC TOILETS
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TRAIN STATIONAABUS STATIONAAMETRO STATIONAA
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Full & half height collarsCollars that fit over the column spigot are traditionally the same height as the arm itself meaning that arms are simply stacked on top of each
other. When there are numerous arms on a single post this results in a very high assembly of arms and overall column. Furnitubes’ single,
double and treble line arms are offered with half height collars, enabling arms facing in different directions to be interlocked at the same
level, and in doing so significantly reduce the overall height of the arm assembly and column and makes for a neater visual solution, as shown
below. Half height collar arms are ideal when directions are opposite each other (when at a lesser angle one arm can partially obscure the
other from certain viewpoints). When making an enquiry and prior to placing an order with Furnitubes we will produce graphic representations
of the arm layouts for your approval prior to manufacture.
Example full height collar assembly
• 2 no. FAA 1 S - single line full collar arms
• 2 no. FAA 1 S - double line full collar arms
• 2 no. FAA 1 S - single line full collar arms
Overall height of arm assembly = 960mm
Example half height collar assembly
• 1 no. FAA 1 SA - single line top half collar arm
• 1 no. FAA 1 SB - single line bottom half collar arm
• 1 no. FAA 1 DA - double line top half collar arm
• 1 no. FAA 1 DB - double line bottom half collar arm
• 1 no. FAA 1 TA - single line top half collar arm
• 1 no. FAA 1 TB - double line bottom half collar arm
Overall height of arm assembly = 490mm
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TRADITIONAL DIRECTIONAL ARMSCast aluminium, painted finish with lettering highlighted in contrasting colour(s)
SINGLE LINE ARMS
FAA 1 S Full collar arm
FAA 1 SA Top half collar arm
FAA 1 SB Bottom half collar arm
OPTIONS (ALL ARM VERSIONS):• Highlighted borders
DOUBLE LINE ARMS
FAA 1 D Full collar arm
FAA 1 DA Top half collar arm
FAA 1 DB Bottom half collar arm
TREBLE LINE ARMS
FAA 1 T Full collar arm
FAA 1 TA Top half collar arm
FAA 1 TB Bottom half collar arm
LANCER FINIALSCast aluminium, painted finish
FFL 1 Lancer Finial
FFL 4 Lancer Finial
FFL 2Lancer Finial
TABLET FINIALSCast aluminium, painted finish
FFT 4 Tablet Finial
OPTIONS:• Solid centre
BALL FINIALSCast aluminium, painted finish
FFB 3 Ball Finial
FFB 6 Ball Finial
FFT 5 Tablet Finial
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Finial: Tablet FFT 5
Arms: Single line, full collar
Cloister Bold upper and lower case lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted gold
Location: Towcester Racecourse, Northants
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Arms: Double line, full collar
Cloister Bold upper case lettering
Lettering only highlighted gold
Location: Newry, N.I.
Finial: Ball FFB 3
Arms: Single and double line, full collar
Helvetica upper and lower case lettering
Lettering only highlighted white
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Finial: Tablet FFT 4 (solid centre)
Arms: Single line, full collar
Cloister Bold upper and lower case lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted white
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
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Bespoke symbols
Any symbols for specific destinations, or as in the example of a
pointing finger shown here, that can be recreated in simple relief
form can be used on the patterns from which moulds are taken to
create the cast aluminium arms. On sight of the artwork we will
offer advice on the level of detail achievable.
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Arms: Single & treble line, full collars
Cloister Bold upper and lower case lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted gold
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset
Capital Ring multi-line split collar arms
The Capital Ring is an extensive network of 15 inter-linked routes
over 70 miles in total length. Multiple destinations and crossover
points on the routes demanded more information than would
normally be displayed on traditional fingerposts, and led to the
design of a series of purpose-made large scale interlocking arms.
Finial: Tablet FFT 4 with hollow centre
Arms: Multi-line, full and half collars
Gill Sans upper and lower case lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted white
Location: London
Thames Path multi-line split collar arms
Thames Path is a National Trail footpath running for 180 miles
along the banks of the river Thames. As for the Capital Ring
project (above) large scale arms with interlocking collars were
supplied in order to accommodate the number of destinations that
needed to be displayed.
Finial: Tablet FFT 4 with hollow centre
Arms: Multi-line, half collars
Gill Sans upper and lower case lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted white
Location: London
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National Cycle Route Signage
This site required directions to the local school and national
cycle network routes to be shown on the same post, but to be
distinguishably different in their appearance. The cycle signage was
designed to comply with national standards in layout and colour,
with the school sign in contrasting arm shape and colours.
Finial: Ball FFB 3
Arms: Double line, full collars
Helvetica Medium upper and lower case lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted white
Location: Trafford, Manchester
Traditional village road signs
Locally distinctive white posts and sign arms were commonplace
in our villages many years ago, before the national standardisation
of road signage, and many such signs have been lost over recent
years as a result. At this village green site we designed replica arms
with an unusual pointer profile and a village crest finial.
Finial: Tablet FFT 5
Arms: Double line, full collars
Cloister Bold lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted black
Location: Woldingham, Surrey
Bespoke design arms
The cast aluminium sign plates were suspended, and allowed
to swing, from a steel arm, which was fixed to the column via
purpose-made collars. The various components were painted in
a combination of 4 colours to enhance the distinctiveness of the
signage and to improve its visibilty to pedestrians.
Finial: Ball style (special)
Arms: Double line, suspended plates
Custom lettering
Lettering and borders highlighted white
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Finial: Ball FFL 3
Arms: Single & double line, full collars
Helvetica Medium lettering
Highlighted lettering & collars
Column: Guildford
Location: Donegal, Ireland
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Arms: Double line, half collars
Gill Sans lettering
(in English & Welsh)
Highlighted lettering
Column: Kingston
Location: Monmouth, Wales
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Arms: Double line, full collar
Cloister Bold lettering
Highlighted lettering
Column: Westminster
Location: Newry, N.I.
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FINGERPOST COLUMNSMild steel central column
with telescopic spigot,
hot dipped galvanised, with
cast iron embellishments.
Painted finish to any RAL
colour reference.
FCKI 211 GKingston column
FCGU 216 GGuildford column
FCWE 212 GWestminster column
FCMA 218 GManchester column
FCDO 219 G
Doric column
OPTION: • Highlighted feature rings
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Contemporary directional signageFurnitubes’ Zenith directional sign is a modern variation of a
traditional fingerpost, comprising a polished stainless steel column
and cast aluminium arms. Arms can be supplied with a square or
angle ended, with lettering in a number of standard font styles,
and with symbols and logos as required. The unique telescopic
spigot allows additional (or fewer) arms to be used in future
without the need for extending or cutting down the original
spigot. There are three standard complementary finial designs.
Standard available fonts
All of the font options available for our traditional directional
signage can also be used on the Zenith signs, but the sans-
serif styles below are generally best suited to the contemporary
appearance of this range. If you are unsure as to which font and
size you prefer, the best colour combination, or what size arm you
may need to fit your wording we are happy to illustrate various
options for your consideration.
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZHelvetica Medium - available in 40mm & 42mm cap heights
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZHelvetica - available in 35mm cap height
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZGill Sans - available in 30mm cap height
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZGill Sans Italic - available in 27.5mm cap height
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ZENITH FINGERPOST COLUMN
FCZS 115 GStainless steel column, satin polished finish
OPTIONS:• Bright polished finish• Mild steel galvanised post, PPC finish• No tie-bar option so that post can be used with F1 100 socket to allow temporary removal
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FFK 1Kenton stainless steel finial
FFS 1Slanted stainless steel finial
FFT 1Tablet stainless steel finial
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ZENITH DIRECTIONAL ARMSCast aluminium, gloss painted and lettering highlighted
SQUARE ENDED ARMS
FCC 1 S Single line
FCC 1 D Double line
FCC 1 T Treble line
FCC 1 Q Quad line
ANGLE ENDED ARMS
FBB 1 S Single line
FBB 1 D Double line
FBB 1 T Treble line
FBB 1 Q Quad line
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Finial: Slanted
Arms: Single line, angle-ended,
full collars
Helvetica lettering
Column: Zenith
Location: Southampton, Hants
Finial: Kenton
Arms: Quad line, square-ended,
full & half collars
Helvetica Medium lettering
Arrow direction graphic
Column: Zenith
Location: Bargoed, Caerphilly, Wales
Finial: Tablet
Arms: Single line, angle-ended,
full collars
Helvetica lettering
Column: Zenith
Location: Aylesbury, Bucks
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Complimentary productsThe Zenith range also comprises seating,
litter bins, cycle stands and bollards for
product coordination across a scheme.
Although stainless steel is a popular choice
of material, many products are now
available in galvanised steel and polyester
powder coated finishes. To find the full
range of products in the Zenith family
use the search facility on our website, or
alternatively view or download product-
specific brochures at the following link:
www.furnitubes.com/brochures
C Y C L E S TA N D S & R A C K S
e-BROCHURE REF: E-016-04-161946-2016 : 70 YEARS OF DESIGN & INNOVATION
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Display case for post & wall-mountingDisplay cases are an ideal way to present both permanent and
temporary printed material - including notices, signs and maps -
to provide residents, visitors and users of an area or facility with
up-to-date information on upcoming events. Robust and weather-
proof, all of our cases have lockable glazed doors that protect the
display material against ingress from dust and damp. We offer
3 different ranges of display cases - Traditional, Economy and
Themed - with the following features common across all ranges:
• Purpose-designed extruded aluminium frames
• Weather-sealed and designed for exterior conditions
• A wide range of standard sizes
• Locking doors
• Attachment of information within the case by simple-to-use
magnetic pins
• Polycarbonate glazing as standard, with the option of glass
• A range of standard colours
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Traditional RangeThis range is primarily designed to be used in conjunction with our traditionally-styled
columns derived from our directional fingerpost range of products, although they can be
also be used for wall mounting. Cases are large format as generally required for municipal
areas and can be mounted between a choice of 5 standard column designs. There are
further options for decorative column finials and optional header boards.
Economy RangeThe Economy range offers 2 basic styles (squared and rounded corners) and nearly 20
standard size variations of wall and post-mounted display cases designed for ‘everyday’ sites
that require straightforward and visually plain products, without the types of adornments
offered in our traditional range. The range lends itself to multiple side-by-side units and
back-to-back assemblies when mounted between posts.
Themed RangeA new range comprising smaller format display cases mounted on backing plates profile cut
in the shape of distinctive silhouettes. There are 2 themes - Menu and Leisure / School - and
12 designs in all that make for eyecatching features of notice boards that might otherwise
go unnoticed. These cases are equally suited to interior and exterior applications.
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Features & operationFurnitubes’ range of traditional display cases are manufactured in
a combination of custom-designed extruded aluminium sections
and an internal steel backing plate for display mounting and
strengthening purposes. Glazing is 4mm Polyflexx polycarbonate
as standard, with safety glass offered as an alternative for areas
that are considered less prone to vandalism. Cases can be either
wall-mounted or fitted to any of our 5 traditional coulmn designs,
with both installation types having the option of a cast aluminium
header board to include site-specific graphics. If using the case for
a single sheet display graphic, it is advisable to avoid placing critical
graphical information within a 5mm margin zone of the specified
visible area.
BODY DOOR
Safety lock withtamper-proof fixing (supplied with 2 keys)
Extruded aluminium framewith weather seal
Glazing in choice of:• 4mm Polyflexx (polycarbonate)• 4mm security glass
Display case construction
Extruded aluminium section frame to body and door of display case, with door hinged from top edge
Stays support the door while display material in the case is changed
Steel backboard in white lacquer finish for mounting display onto with magnetic strips or discs
Safety lock with tamper-proof fixing (supplied with 2 keys) ensures the door remains firmly closed
Glazing is fitted into the aluminium extrusion with a weather seal to prevent water ingress, and is available in a choice of either:• 4mm Polyflexx (polycarbonate) or• 4mm security glass
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Case: FDC 1360
1200 x 1260mm display area
Columns: Kingston
Finial: Lancer FFL 2
Header: Cast aluminium with raised
relief lettering
Use: Permanent single sheet printed
town map
Location: Monmouth, Wales
Case: FDC 1760 double-sided
1200 x 1680mm display area
Columns: Westminster
Finial: Lancer FFL 4
Header: Cast aluminium with raised
relief lettering & logo
Use: Notice board
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Case: FDC 1360
1200 x 1260mm display area
Columns: Guildford
Finial: Specials
Header: Cast aluminium with raised
relief lettering
Use: Notice board
Location: Kippax, West Yorkshire
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DISPLAY CASE - 1200 x 840mm DISPLAY AREA
FDC 940 WHBDisplay case & header board
for wall-mounting
OPTION:• Without header board
FDC 940 CHBSingle-sided display case &
header board c/w Kingston
columns & Lancer Finial 1
OPTIONS:• Double-sided display case• Double-sided header board• Without header board• Alternative column type• Alternative finial type
DISPLAY CASE - 1200 x 1260 mm DISPLAY AREA
FDC 1360 WHBDisplay case & header board
for wall-mounting
OPTION:• Without header board
FDC 1360 CHBSingle-sided display case &
header board c/w Kingston
columns & Lancer Finial 1
OPTIONS:• Double-sided display case• Double-sided header board• Without header board• Alternative column type• Alternative finial type
Case: 940 w x 1300 h
Header: 940 w x 300 h
Case: 1360 w x 1300 h
Header: 1360 w x 300 h
* Dimensions vary with other column & finial types
Materials / finishes:
Display case: Extruded aluminium frame powder coated in selected colours (see next page), steel backboard in white lacquered finish, polycarbonate glazing
Columns: Mild steel post hot dip galvanised with cast iron base, all painted finish to any RAL colour
Header board: Cast aluminium, painted finish to any RAL colour with graphics highlighted
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DISPLAY CASE - 1200 x 1680 mm DISPLAY AREA
FDC 1780 WHBDisplay case & header board for wall-mounting
OPTION:• Without header board
FDC 1780 CHBSingle-sided display case & header board
c/w Kingston columns & Lancer Finial 1
OPTIONS:• Double-sided display case• Double-sided header board• Without header board• Alternative column type• Alternative finial type
FINIALSFor full range of options refer toTraditional Directional Signage
section of e-brochure
ALTERNATIVE COLUMN OPTIONS
FCGU 216 GGuildford column
FCWE 212 GWestminster column
FCMA 218 GManchester column
FCDO 219 GDoric column
Case: 1780 w x 1300 h
Header: 1780 w x 300 h
* Dimensions vary with other column & finial types
Display case polyester powder coating colour options:
RAL 9006 - White aluminium
RAL 9005 - Jet black
RAL 5010 - Gentian blue
RAL 6005 - Moss green
RAL 3004 - Traffic red
RAL 8017 - Chocolate brown
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A comprehensive range of styles, sizes & installation optionsAs its name suggests, the Economy range of display cases offers straightforward functional products at competitive prices. There are two basic
styles of case (squared and rounded corners) and many standard size options, all of which can be wall or post-mounted. Cases and posts can
be supplied powder coated in any RAL reference colour or in a silver anodised finish.
Steel backboard in white lacquer finish
BODY DOOR
Safety lock withtamper-proof fixing (supplied with 2 keys)
Extruded aluminium framewith weather seal
Glazing in choice of:• 4mm Polyflexx (polycarbonate)• 4mm security glass
InstallationOperation & accessories
All Economy range display
cases can be wall or post-
mounted and cases are
pre-drilled in each corner
for wall fixing as standard
(fixings not supplied). The
below-ground depth for
post-mounted assemblies is
600mm. Please refer to the
product specification table
for post profile options.
Post-mounting allows back-
to-back cases to be attached
to common posts.
Squared corner
Case extrusions are mitre-
cut on the corners and fixed
together internally for a clean
and sharp appearance.
Rounded corner
Case extrusions are square cut
and fitted to a rounded corner
piece, giving a visually softer
overall appearance.
Case construction
Display case doors are either
top or side-hinged depending
on size and orientation - refer
to product specification table
details. Top-hinged doors
have gas struts to maintain
the door in its open positioing
while changing the display.
The backboard is steel as
standard, allowing posters to
be fixed with magnets, which
are available in packs of 12 in
3 different sizes.
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DISPLAY CASES WITH SQUARED CORNERS (SINGLE DOORS)
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EDC 1013
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EDC 1020
EDC 1075
EDC 1375
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DISPLAY CASES WITH ROUNDED CORNERS (SINGLE DOORS)
DISPLAY CASES WITH SQUARED CORNERS (SINGLE DISPLAY BOARD WITH TWO DOORS)
NotesFinish options: Case frames & posts can be polyester powder coated to any RAL colour reference or supplied in a silver anodised finish.
Glazing options*: 4mm Polyflexx polycarbonate or 4mm security glass.
Case depths / post types: 75mm cases are suitable for Ø76 or 80 x 125 oval posts only. 58mm & 30mm cases have 60 x 40 rectangular posts only.
llumination: All cases can be supplied with intermal LED light fittings. The cable exit route is not provided in order that the installer can
determine the most suitable position.
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External dimsPRODUCT CODE H W
Display area Display area Poster sizes Top Side
Hinged from
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oval60 x 40
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Functional & fun display casesThis new range of display cases provide an eyecatching point of
display for public notices and come in 2 themed styles - Menu and
Leisure / School - each with a number of different size and design
options. The cases themselves are constructed from extruded
aluminium, are fully lockable and weather sealed, and suitable
therefore for both interior and external applications. The door
glazing is 4mm Polyflexx - a polycarbonate which offers excellent
UV resistance and is up to 30 times more shatter resistant than
glass. The internal display area is steel, to which notices can be
attached with magnetic pins. Cases are available in a range of
sizes and are mounted on a precision cut steel plate in a variety
of silhouette forms, all polyester powder coated in a choice of
standard colours. All cases are pre-drilled with 4 no. holes for
simple wall-mounting. Cases can also be supplied with a lighting
kit, which comprises two LED lighting strips to be placed at the top
and bottom of the display case with a transformer installed outside
the notice board.
T H E M E D D I S P L AY C A S E S
MENU RANGE
Coffee Cup
Beer Mug
Menu Square
Menu Circular
LEISURE / SCHOOL RANGE
Rabbit
Butterfly
Teddy Bear
Penguin
Owl
Tortoise
Fish
Tree
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THEMED DISPLAY CASES: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONAluminium framed case with polycarbonate glazing on steel backboard
Display sizes as indicated against specific models
Optional internal illumination on all models
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JUN 07 STree case,wall-mounted
JUN 07 XTree case, post-mounted*
Display area 750 x 750mm
* Supplied c/w timber post behind steelwork with socket for bolt down installation
EAT 01
Beer Mug case
Display area 550 x 750mm
EAT 04Menu Square case
Display area 750 x 750mm
EAT 05Menu Circular case
Display area 750 x 750mm
JUN 01
Rabbit case
Display area 450 x 300mm
JUN 02Butterfly case
Display area 450 x 300mm
JUN 03Teddy Bear case
Display area 550 x 750mm
JUN 04Penguin case
Display area 550 x 750mm
JUN 05Owl case
Display area 750 x 750mm
JUN 06Tortoise case
Display area 750 x 750mm
SEA 04Fish case
Display area 750 x 750mm
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PlaquesWelcome signs, area plans, interpretation signage and street name plates are all important components that contribute to the legibility of our
towns and cities and the visitor’s overall experience of any site. Good signage announces, informs and aids orientation. Furnitubes’ speciality
in this area is the custom design and supply of traditionally-styled signage boards manufactured in robust cast materials and generally finished
by hand by skilled craftsmen, as shown here in a selection of bespoke signage solutions. Our designers are able to assist with the selection
of appropriate product options and can also produce graphic layouts for you, advising along the way on suitable artwork sizes from both
visual clarity and manufacturing points of view. We offer two board sizes as standard, both with an in-built decorative header section to
accommodate the site or town name and / or the local authority crest, as shown here on the various London Borough of Enfield welcome
signs. Boards can be fitted to a wall, or mounted between post, either using our traditional fingerpost columns complete with decorative
finials or bespoke posts to suit your site. Other examples shown include custom-designed West Hill Subway and Roundwood Park location
plans, Greenwich Market stall key plan and the Glaisher Street street name plate.
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LOCATION BOARDSCast aluminium single-sided board with
cast-in relief graphics to client artwork,
for mounting between posts or on wall,
painted finish as required
LOC 940 WHB Small board, 940mm wide x 900mm high
LOC 1360 WHB Large board, 1360mm wide x 900mm high
OPTIONS:• Double-sided boards for post mounting• Choice of posts / columns & finial styles
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Purpose-designed signage specific to your schemeIn many situations, a signage panel alone may not be visually prominent enough to attract attention, especially in busy urban areas. If the
signage is simply enlarged though to make is more visible, it may be disproportionate in scale in relation to its surroundings, and can even
become an eyesore. Many schemes benefit from a site-specific approach to signage, with purpose-designed signage solutions. Not being
mainstream signmakers, Furnitubes’ designers approach signage design in a different way - looking at the wider site and how the signage
will sit within its setting. We work across a multitude of materials and manufacturing techniques so will not be constrained in our outlook.
Shown here are examples of feature signage on which the supporting structures are as integral to the design as the signage lettering itself.
Both the Greenwich Park Cafe and West Hill Subway feature signs employ overhead steel arches that not only serve as a means of displaying
the lettering, but also become important structural and aesthetic features of the designs. Our designers relish the opportunity of developing
concepts and products that are out-of-the-ordinary, so please contact us if your scheme would benefit from a bespoke signage solution.
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Case study: Colwyn BayThe Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project combines the renewal of coastal
defences with regeneration improvements, over a 2 mile length
of promenade in this popular seaside resort. The pedestrian route
from the town centre to the promenade passes via a short tunnel
beneath the busy A55 North Wales Expressway and the North
Wales Coast Railway, emerging opposite Victoria Pier, at which
point an attractive new signage feature has been installed. Using
standard concrete blocks from our Core Curved Seating Range,
Furnitubes developed the signs to incorporate a sandwich of 3
heavy duty steel plates, with the lettering as cut-outs in the grey-
coloured outer plates to reveal the blue of the central plate, and
with individual stainless steel letters invisibly fixed to the curved
concrete blocks. Two assemblies were supplied, each with location
and destination wording in both Welsh and English.
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Shown here are some examples of the range of manufacturing methods that we can offer for the production of plaques and nameplates.
The suitability of each method depends largely on the level of detail and number of colours required, and on the overall size of the plaque;
we are happy to discuss the options with you on review of your artwork.
Cast aluminiumA positive-form pattern needs
to be created initially, usually
in timber, and machine or
hard carved to the level of
detail required. This allows
sculptural 3d forms to be
recreated. A negative-form
mould of the pattern is then
made in sand, into which
molten aluminium is cast. The
casting is then hand painted
in the required colours.
Cast bronzeThe pattern, mould and
casting processes are as for
cast aluminium. The main
difference here though is
that cast bronze plaque is not
painted. Instead, the raised
relief lettering and other
artwork features are polished
to contrast with the darker
background. Bronze plaques
will weather over time to a
attractive natural patina.
Engraved signageEngraving is a mechanical
process whereby flat sheet
metal - usually stainless steel
or bronze - is machined to
a shallow depth to follow
the form of the lettering or
graphic. To improve the visual
definition of the artwork the
engraved areas are infilled
with enamel paint. Engraved
signs are most often used for
memorial plates on seats.
Photo-etched zincWhere the artwork is extensive
and complex, photo-etching is
a good technique. Zinc sheet
is printed with a negative
resist of the artwork, and
an acid solution allowed to
etch away the exposed areas,
leaving the artwork raised and
giving the opposite effect of
an engraving. The top surface
can be simply linished and
lacquered or infill painted.
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