SEATING
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RS BY AUDITORIA SERVICES
Launched: 2000
Dimensions: The RS1 seat base is
390mm (15.4in) deep and 420mm
(16.5in) wide, while the back is 280mm
(11in) tall and 390mm (15.4in) wide.
Constructionmaterials: The seat
features a plastic shell moulded in
compounded polypropylene. The
stanchions are constructed from
laser-cut/profiled steel tubing and plate.
Applications: Installations in the UK
include the Eagles Community Arena
in Newcastle, Belle Vue Stadium in
Manchester, the University of Hull and
the University of Essex. The RS1 seats
have also been chosen for the Ballina
Indoor Sports Centre in New South Wales,
Australia, and Ventspils Olympic Center
Basketball Hall in Ventspils, Latvia.
Standardfeatures: Both the back
and the base of the seat are contoured
specifically to create a comfortable
sitting position, with a roll on the top
part of the shell. The sprung auto-tip
brackets comply with BS5216 ND/3.
All the steelwork is powder coated in
RAL 7016 anthracite grey or RAL 9005
black as standard. The seats and
backs are moulded in compounded
polypropylene with anti-UV and
anti-static additives.
Customisation: There are options for
arms, chair storage trollies, seat numbers,
and a choice of seven colours. ■
ARTS BY HUSSEY SEATWAY
Launched: 2003, with various updates since
Dimensions: The Arts Chair is available with seat centre measurements from
500-560mm (19.7-22in), and row rises from 245-300mm (9.6-11.8in).
Constructionmaterials: The seat and back structure is made from preformed
birch plywood, with fully contoured upholstery and solid wood armrests as standard.
Metalwork is finished in a satin black powder coat, and customers can choose fabric
upholstery from the Mainline Plus range by Camira or specify their own fabric.
Applications: The Arts chair is a platform model for theatres, black box studios
and conference venues. It is designed for use on Hussey Seatway TP retractable
platforms, and fixed and flat-floor versions are available.
Standardfeatures: The seat features armrests that fold automatically, and springactivated
tipping with a fully enclosed silent stop mechanism. The seat complies
with the EN 12727:2000 standards for strength and stability, and BS 5852:1990 (Source
0, 1 and 5) for the fire retardancy of its fabric and foam. The company says other codes
or European standards can be satisfied as required. The backrest is the only element
to fold into the platform, which Hussey Seatway says enables thicker foam to be
utilised, and allows for greater contouring of both the seat pan and backrest.
Customisation: Aspects that can be customised include the colour of the armrests
(from a standard range). Customers can also opt for seat numbers and row letters,
custom powder coat colours, show wood seat and back panels, LED aisle lights
and sponsor plaques. Arts PC is available with square or waterfall edges.
WELDED
FRAME
Rather than using jointed and bolted
space frames for its retractable seating,
Hussey Seatway uses a welded platform called
Seatway TP. “This provides a much more secure
and quiet platform, perfect for performing arts
environments,” says Joanna Palmer, marketing manager
at Hussey Seatway. “The system has full adjustability
to compensate for any deviances in the floor.
It is available in varying row rises and depths to
optimise sightlines and maximise the use of space.”
The raked, tiered seating system comes with
a 10-year warranty as standard.