Podium components Podium is a new range of benches designed as a rationalisation and replacement to the previous Stansted, Harlow and Cambridge products. Available in 2 bench widths, tops and legs are supplied as separate components for on-site assembly, with the legs able to be fixed at the ends of the bench, or inset. Podiums can be used as independent seats or as multiples to form continuous seating runs. The main features of the Podium range are: Reinforcement to all components for added strength 3 bench top styles in 2 widths Bench top with pre-fitted leg fixing points in 4 positions 5 standard colours (tops and legs can be contrasting) Polished top option Podium basic components & dimensions Ref: S-014-02-12 Bench leg: 450mm wide Bench leg: 700mm wide Bench top: 2000mm long x 450mm wide Bench top: 2000mm long x 700mm wide
Variable fixing points The underside of the bench top 2000 700 is pre-fitted with connectors that enable the legs to be fitted at the ends or inset. 450 The 450mm wide legs can be used with the 700mm and the 450mm wide tops, whereas the 700mm wide legs are compatable only with the 700mm wide tops. For continuous runs of seating the inset fixing positions are set so that the legs are evenly spaced at 1m centres along the run. Legs set at end positions 1850 c/s 700 Wide leg 450 / 700 450 1000 c/s 450 Legs at inset positions Narrow leg Configurations Shown here are just a few examples of the many configurations achievable by mixing the various Podium components. Stand-alone benches Multiple benches in continuous runs of same top style and size Ref: S-023-01-12 Multiple benches with different top styles and sizes, and with changes in seating directions
Note: As benches are assembled on site, legs can be fitted at the ends or inset as preferred. PODIUM - PLAIN TOP 2000mm x 700mm x 450mm high Weights - tops: 700mm wide - 420kgs top, 450mm wide - 270kgs Weights - legs: 700mm wide 82kgs / leg, 450 mm wide 53kgs / leg PODIUM - PERFORATED TOP 2000mm x 700mm x 450mm high Weights - tops: 700mm wide - 400kgs top, 450mm wide - 260kgs Weights - legs: 700mm wide 82kgs / leg, 450 mm wide 53kgs / leg Ref: S-024-01-12 Freestanding reinforced concrete benches: PDS2 T45 L45-450mm wide bench top with 450mm wide legs PDS2 T70 L70-700mm wide bench top with 700mm wide legs PDS2 T70 L45-700mm wide bench top with 450mm wide legs Freestanding reinforced concrete benches: PDP2 T45 L45-450mm wide bench top with 450mm wide legs PDP2 T70 L70-700mm wide bench top with 700mm wide legs PDP2 T70 L45-700mm wide bench top with 450mm wide legs Polished top Anti-skate devices Polished top Anti-skate devices
Anti-skate Podium benches which may be vulnerable to abuse by skaters can be factory-fitted with anti-skate devices prior to despatch. The illustration below shows the standard setting out of anti-skate devices, which is designed to align with standard seating positions. Further devices can be added if required. 500 1000 500 Podium with anti-skate 2 bars on each long side Our standard anti-skate fitting for the Podium range is a stainless steel bar with a welded stud, inset and permanently secured into drilled holes in the bench with an epoxy resin. Note: As benches are assembled on site, legs can be fitted at the ends or inset as preferred. Ref: S-015-02-12 Installation Podium benches are supplied as separate components for on-site assembly. In addition to the concrete components, a fixing kit is supplied comprising studs to locate the bench top onto the legs and epoxy resin to permanently fix the joints. Providing the bench is installed level and given the extremely heavy weight of an assembled unit, Podiums are generally left as free-standing products, without the need for fixing into the ground. PODIUM - TIMBER TOP 2000mm x 700mm x 490mm high Weights - tops: 700mm wide - 450kgs top, 450mm wide - 280kgs Weights - legs: 700mm wide 82kgs / leg, 450mm wide 53kgs / leg Reinforced concrete with certified iroko timber seating platform: PDT2 T45 L45-450mm wide bench top with 450mm wide legs PDT2 T70 L70-700mm wide bench top with 700mm wide legs PDT2 T70 L45-700mm wide bench top with 450mm wide legs Coated timber top
CONCRETE SEATING: STANDARD MIXES + FINISHES Colour / finish options As standard all Furnitubes concrete seating ranges are available in a dressed finish in 5 concrete colour mixes. Selected faces of benches can be polished to reveal the mix and for this option a further 3 mixes are offered. Special mixes can be created to suit your specific requirement for larger volume production runs. Samples The swatches shown here are indicative only. Please contact us to obtain samples to ensure that you specify and order the appropriate colour mix and finish to suit your scheme. MIX NAME: STANDARD GREY GREY 1 GREY 2 GREY 3 GREY 4 DARK GREY WHITE BUFF Mix ref: FGS FG1 FG2 FG3 FG4 FG5 FW1 FB1 Cement: Grey Grey White Sand: Fine yellow building sand Coarse black sand Fine yellow building sand Aggregate: White limestone White granite White granite & grey basalt White limestone Yellow limestone Dressed finish: As-struck casting washed with mild acid to produce a finely textured finish. Aggregates are not exposed. Light Grey 1 is only used when the bench top is polished Light Greys 3 & 4 are only used when the bench top is polished Ref: T-002-02-12 Light polished finish: The surface of an as-struck casting is ground back to expose the s within the mix. Generally, only top surfaces of benches are polished.