retractable benches

Specialists in Seating

DESIGNERS AND SUPPLIERS OF SEATING SYSTEMSFOR SPORT, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS

RETRACTABLE BENCH SEATING

MODEL B850 RETRACTABLE SEATING

Retractable upholstered bench seating (model B850) has been installedextensively in Schools, Colleges, Universities and Professional Theatres.

The design of the seating system allows maximum seating capacity andan economic solution to seating projects.

Seating units are manually operated but can be motorised for ease ofoperation.

All retractable seating systems can be finished with a wide range of fabricsand carpets to meet the most demanding requirements.

While the design of the seating follows time proven standard designprincipals, the final solution is always manufactured to suit each specificproject. Specialists in Seating welcome client input to the seating solution.

Optional Accessories

◆ Demountable handrails for front, rear and side as required

◆ Self-storing rails (sides only) for ease of operation and storage

◆ Aisle lighting

◆ Fully carpeted decks with deck end trims

◆ Integral electric power operation with detachable controller

◆ Hydraulic lifting trucks (for use with portable units only)

◆ Demountable side curtains

◆ Fixed back panels to the rear of the seating unit

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DESIGN FEATURES

◆ Each support column is formed from two steel sections for added strength and stability

◆ Lower guide tracks fully interlock to adjacent tracks to prevent drifting and keep alignment

◆ Fully adjustable tiers/rows to ease operation and enhance long term maintenance

◆ Each moving row is fitted with a steel fabricated parallel guidance system to ease operation and preventjamming

◆ Tiers/rows are fitted with a load transfer skid, which is cushioned, so that when the seating units are in theopen position a ‘solid’ contact is provided between each row to eliminate ‘banging and clattering’ betweentiers/rows when the seating system is only partially loaded with people

◆ One man power operation of the seating system if required

◆ 10 year guarantee on support structure

◆ Full specification and floor loading details available on request

Maryhill High SchoolUnit show in open position Unit shown in closed position

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Specialists in Seating LimitedThe Sidings Tel: 01257 270727German Lane Fax: 01257 276568Charnock Richard E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] PR7 1PA Website: www.specialists-in-seating.co.uk

COMPANY PROFILE

Specialists in Seating Limited provide a wide range of retractable, lecture theatre and auditorium seating.Additionally, custom engineered products are also available. All items can be tailored to suit each specificapplication. Data sheets are available from the sales department, which provide dimensional information andspecifications for all products. Information required can be forwarded by Fax or E-Mail including drawingswhich are available on a CAD format.

Previous contracts include:

University’s – Liverpool, Lancaster, Northumbria, Stirling,Napier, Glamorgan, Salford, Aberdeen, Loughborough,Southampton, Dundee, Manchester Metropolitan, Edinburgh,Leeds, Abertay, Swansea, London Metropolitan, UCE,Central Lancashire, Glasgow, Cardiff, Queen’s - Belfast

Lecture theatre seating

Schools – Durham, Stover, Cotham, Godolphin, Westbourne House,Carr Hill, Alleyne’s, Westcliff High, Lymm, Broad Oak, Mayfield,Bartholomew, Alexandra, Canford, Bolton, Church Stretton, Chryston,Clyde Valley, Colston’s, Cheam, Egerton Park, Fred Longworth,Sydney Smith, Noble, Ruabon, Holmfirth, Maryhill

Auditorium seating

Colleges – Edge Hill, Liverpool Hope, Chichester,Carmel, Scottish Agricultural, Madras, Langside,Runshaw, Birkbeck, Richard Collyer, Emmanuel,

Hertford Regional, Hymers, Plymouth, Mid Cheshire,Hartpury, Medway, Writtle, Guildford, Thomas Rotherham

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