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Which age group does your City equipment suit?
We have toddler and junior tower ranges which suit children from 18 months old up to 12 years and a wide range of springers and dynamic moving equipment suitable for children up to 14 years old. These ranges are suitably complimented by an attractive range of stainless steel furniture.
Why stainless steel?
Stainless steel has been chosen for its renowned properties of being a tough and durable material. This means it lasts longer and allows for minimal maintenance for you.
Do you make the equipment yourselves?
Yes, we have a dedicated manufacturing facility to produce our stainless steel equipment based in Ulverston, Cumbria.
What safety standards does the equipment comply with?
As with all of our play equipment our City range complies with the safety standard BSEN 1176 and every single item carries the prestigious Kitemark.
Is the range DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) inclusive?
Yes, Playdale welcomes the introduction of the DDA Act and fully supports the principles of its objective of ensuring that wherever possible everyone will be treated favourably.
Will the steel get hot in bright sunshine?
Stainless steel will get warm but not as warm as some painted steels particularly darker colours.
Is stainless steel equipment expensive?
Stainless steel is generally expensive due to its quality and properties. Playdale’s clever design of our City range allows it to be competitively priced against other painted, mild steel equivalents. Don’t forget that stainless steel is virtually maintenance free reducing future costs for you.
What will happen if vandals graffiti it?
Graffiti is easily removed by any form of readily available graffiti wipes. Because our steel isn’t painted, there is no risk of damaging coating systems by using these wipes. Graffiti wipes are available from our After Sales Department.
If your product is not painted how do you provide colour?
Our City range is complemented by the clever use of other vandal resistant materials incorporated into the design such as a fabulous range of colourful CGL Panels.
Do your swings have an anti-wrap design?
Our swings are provided with anti-wrap bearings as standard and are self lubricating. Our unique frame design reduces the incidence of chains and seats becoming caught around the swing legs or top pole. The use of swivel joints prevents twisting when seats are thrown through the chain. All of these clever design aspects mean less maintenance for you.
What are your guarantees on structural steel?
Guarantees on structural steel stands at 25 years against failure with an estimated life expectancy of 100 plus years.
Can we install the equipment ourselves?
If you wish to install the equipment yourselves the delivery will arrive with fully exploded diagrams in electronic format which allows for simple and easy instructions.
Do you have installations that I can go and visit?
Yes, why not ring our sales office on 015395 39770 to find out some reference sites for your area.