Frames
Frames are fabricated from welded steel tubing with a premium smoothness to provide a lustrous plated surface on the finished furniture. Tube size and wall thickness have been selected for maximum strength balanced with minimum weight based on more than 35 years experience in manufacturing classroom furniture. Frames are designed with long continuous lengths of tubing such as the single piece front legs and back on all chairs to minimize reliance on welds for strength. Multiple welds between parallel tubes insure the integrity of the basic frame. Desk frames utilize a U shaped tubing configuration under the top or book box to provide the greatest possible legroom. All intersecting tubes are inserted into holes in the mating component prior to welding to provide added strength. Gas shielded metal arc welding is used for all joints to assure the greatest strength of the completed frame.

Finishing
The finish is applied after all assembly and welding has been completed so that there are no exposed or painted over welds. Chrome on nickel plating provides the most durable finish available for classroom environments. Optional powder coated frames offer the opportunity to coordinate color in the classroom and provides the most durable organic finish available today. Our company has over 50 years experience in electroplating and pioneered the use of powder coating for school furniture over 15 years ago.

Seats, Backs and Desk Tops
All working surfaces of our premium furniture line are molded from 5/8" thick solid thermosetting melamine plastic. Seats are 16" wide and 15¼" deep for 17½" high chairs and 14" wide by 13½" deep for smaller chairs and adjustable chairs. Chair backs are contoured for optimal comfort and the chair frame is bent to match this curvature with attachment in four places. Seats are saddled for comfort and the front edge has a waterfall shape to reduce pressure on the legs. All components are attached using special #10 oval head screws to provide maximum strength. Desktops have rounded edges, radiused corners and molded pencil grooves.

Glides
High shoulder glides with an internal gripper spring are used on all our furniture. Full swivel up to 40 degrees and an internal cushion provide flat, solid contact with the floor. The bottom surface is case hardened steel for maximum durability. Nickel plating provides a corrosion resistant finish. Optional nylon bottom glides are available.

Special Options
Special options are specified by adding an "SP" suffix to the part number and detailing the special requirements in the body of the purchase order. Powder coated frames are available in all of the standard colors and several textured finishes. Minimum order quantities may apply. Left-handed tablet arm chairs are available.