Retractable seating

Fixed Retractable Seating

Ideal for installations where the unit will only ever need to be anchored into one position. Simple and easy to use, the telescopic platforms can be opened at a moment’s notice.

Recessed Retractable Seating

A recessed system is designed to be neatly stowed in an alcove or under a balcony. It’s ideal for creating a flush finish for a stored bleacher in a sports venue, or for integrating retractable auditorium seating with balcony seating above. When retracted, optional fascias provide a neat and tidy appearance and offer extra protection to the unit.

Mobile Retractable Seating

The mobile Telescopic Platform System provides the perfect solution for venues where truly flexible, multipurpose seating is required. Once closed, hydraulic trucks, power trucks or forklifts can be used to move the platforms to their stored location. A series of retractable units can be configured into alternative layouts allowing you to change the dynamics of your auditorium, depending on your audience’s requirements.

Traveling Retractable Seating

Once retracted, the traveling TX Telescopic Platform System can be driven forwards or backward to its storage location. The system’s simple automatic push-button control makes moving the unit effortless, fast and efficient. This is a popular design for sports hall bleachers, allowing spectators to enjoy the action on different sized courts. It can also help to create a larger or smaller auditorium in a theatre or arena, ensuring an intimate experience for audiences.

Double Row Depth Retractable Seating

Popular with older theatres, the double row depth option is ideal where a low ceiling or balcony restricts the number of rows that can be accommodated. As the name suggests, each platform accommodates two rows of seating.

Motorized Retraction Options

The telescopic platforms can be retracted quickly and simply using integrated motors, controlled using a detachable push-button pendant. Alternatively, the tribunes can be retracted using a separately supplied “power truck”. Smaller telescopic platform systems can be pulled in and out manually using 2 pull handles.

Chair fold-down options

There are options for the chairs to fold down automatically as the platforms retract, or they can be manually folded down in groups prior to retraction.

Fascia Panels

The standard fascia panels are manufactured from durable plywood with an oak finish in tough melamine. Other materials and finishes are available on request. When the system is retracted they provide a neat and tidy appearance and offer extra protection to the unit. When the tribune is open, the section spanning the aisle simply slides out to create a clear walkway. Specially reinforced fascias for sports competition venues can be provided if required.

Deck Options

There is an option for Phenolic non-slip deck flooring – a popular material for use in sports venues and arenas. This material is easy to clean and durable. You can also order heavy-duty carpet – available in a wide range of colors to complement the interior of your venue.

Removable Drapes and Panels

Removable drapes and panels can be fitted to the front, rear and/or side of the system to hide its understructure and prevent unwanted access.

LED Aisle Illumination

The LED light option works off a low voltage power supply which makes them cost-effective and easy to run. They have an optional battery backup which is activated in the case of power failure.

Rail Options

There is a comprehensive range of rails designed to suit most requirements, however bespoke options are available on request. As standard, we offer timber, steel tube or perforated steel designs. The rails can be fixed to the telescopic system in several ways:

• Removable rails – simply lift from the telescopic system and store separately.
  
• Folding rails – fold directly onto the system’s aisle before retraction
  
• Self-storing rails – stays on the unit as it retracts, stacking effortlessly to the sides.