Timber
Made from Radiata Pine, machined to an exceptionally smooth finish,
with no risk of splinters.
All timber to be treated. All our timber is from sustainable managed
forests and we have a chain of custody certificate.
We use timber as it is more environmentally friendly and provides a
more natural environment to allow the children to have active and
imaginative play while developing motor skills and dexterity.
Combination Wire rope
6-strand wire rope made for play ground equipment. Galvanised steel
wire covered with PP multi, in a range of colours. 16mm dia.
Min breaking load; 3.3 tons
Plastic Eggs
Wire ropes joined with plastic eggs and "T" junctions. With s/steel
screws.
Stainless steel clips
Used to join wire ropes, and alloy ferrules on "T" junctions and were a
special end connector is required. Pressed on with our 150 ton
hydraulic press.
Rope
16mm dia' PP rope is used which has been treated for UV resistance. 3
strand yarn construction.
Climbing ropes
24mm nylon rope is used. With splices and knots as required.
Nuts and Bolts
All zinc sprayed, and nuts covered with plastic caps.
Safety Surface
All surfaces are to BS standards.
Fall heights are also important and full regard is taken to industry
recommendations.
Ground anchors
Ground anchors, zinc sprayed, to be fitted to 100mm/120mm and 150mm
poles were needed.
Other components
All components are classed "tested" where possible, where not, we use
only the best available.
Maintenance
Instructions for use will be supplied and details regarding
maintenance.
European Standards
EN1176 "Playground Equipment Standard" and EN1177 "Impact absorbing
playground surfacing" are standards established throughout Europe.
These regulate the technical requirements in play equipment, their
technical construction, inspection and maintenance.
All our equipment complies with these standards.
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