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Cast
Iron Seats
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Cast
iron seats have a visual appeal that is impossible to achieve with other materials,
and are widely specified in environmentally sensitive areas. We manufacture three
designs, the Georgian, the Victorian, and the Grafton, all of which are available
as either seats (with backs) or benches (without backs).
Standard and
heavy-duty versions of all three designs are available, and most options can be
specified with timber, steel or recycled plastic slats. All designs come in a
variety of lengths, and special configurations are available that will enhance
any landscape scheme. We also offer enhanced finish options for these
seats, to improve their durability in aggressive environmental conditions (click
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Standard versions use grade 250 grey cast iron for the castings, which is
cost effective and durable, and suitable for most normal purposes. It has considerable
strength, but will break if subjected to sudden severe shocks, such as those caused
by traffic accidents, or extreme vandalism. Standard versions have generously
sized boards to give a comfortable sitting position. The boards on timber slatted
versions have an intermediate stainless steel reinforcing strap on the back and
base.
Heavy-Duty versions have grade 450/10 malleable spheroidal
graphite (ductile) iron castings, which are even stronger than the grade 250 grey
iron used in our standard versions. Ductile iron is virtually unbreakable in even
extreme circumstances, so will withstand the worst vandalism. Our timber slatted
heavy duty seats have thicker base boards than the standard versions (except for
the Grafton which has thick boards in both versions), and two sets of reinforcing
straps, to make them even more rigid.
On both versions the boards can
be renewed individually, should they become damaged, without dismantling the whole
seat, which greatly facilitates maintenance. End frames can be provided with a
crest or logo, or with the date, if preferred. The 130mm diameter of the plaque
enables the logo to be clearly seen at a distance, when compared with the smaller
plaques generally found on other manufacturers' products.
Standard fastenings
are stainless steel countersunk socket screws with nyloc nuts. Pin-in-socket tamper
resistant screws are available as an option. The feet have cast-in slots for bolting
down, and a variety of installation kits are available (click
here). These seats are frequently specified for commemorative purposes
for which several types of plaque are available (click
here).
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