Construction
- StageTek Load Ratings as measured on a 4' x 8' (1219 x 2438 mm) Rectangular Deck:
- Standard Uniform Live Load for decks with 4 legs: 125 lbf/sq ft (6 kN/sq m), meets L/75 deflection criteria
- Heavy Duty Uniform Live Load for decks with 5th leg (as needed or smaller deck): 150 lbf/sq ft (7.2 kN/sq m), meets L/180 deflection criteria
- Heavy Duty Uniform Live Load for decks with no 5th leg, added stiffener(s): 150 lbf/sq ft (7.2 kN/sq m), meets L/180 deflection criteria
- Lateral Live Side Load: 12 lbf/sq ft (0.6 kN/sq m) based on deck top surface area, meets IBC code
- Caster Load: 300 lb (136 kg) applied via 2" (51 mm) diameter by 2" (51 mm) wide flat rubber wheel with no appreciable surface deformation
- Concentrated Load: 500 lb (227 mm) on a single 6" x 6" (152 x 152 mm) square area per deck
- Easy-to-handle sections have lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum frames are fabricated from 4” (102 mm) thick aluminum extrusion
- Platform Decks are 3/4” (19 mm) thick and constructed of Group I veneer plywood with a protective laminate on both sides
- Five attractive finish options:
standard black, heavy-duty black, natural hardboard, grey carpet, or carpet-ready
- Standard deck sizes:
3′ x 3′ (914 x 914 mm); 3′ x 6′ (914 x 1829 mm); 3′ x 8′ (914 x 2438 mm); 4′ x 4′ (1219 x 1219 mm); 4′ x 6′ (1219 x 1829 mm); 4′ x 8′ (1219 x 2438 mm)
Non-standard sizes are available
- Standard legs are fabricated from 2-1/2" (64 mm) diameter aluminum extrusions and are finished with non-marring cap
Available in lengths that result in the following deck heights:
8" (203 mm), 16" (406 mm), 24" (610 mm), 32" (813 mm) and 40" (1016 mm)
- Adjustable telescopic legs feature a threaded leveling foot finished with a rubber pad and non-rattling telescopic adjustment secured with a quick-release pin
Available in lengths that result in the following deck heights:
16"-28" (406-711 mm), 24"-40" (610-1016 mm) and 30"-54" (762-1372 mm)
- Custom leg sizes are available
- Ten-year warranty
Leg Options
- Available leg options include fixed height, adjustable height and telescopic.
- Standard rectangular decks have four die cast aluminum leg sockets. Legs are quickly secured without tools by just rotating the knob.
- Standard legs are fabricated from 2½" (64 mm) diameter aluminum extrusions and are finished with non-marring cap. Available in lengths that result in the following deck heights: 8" (203 mm), 16" (406 mm), 24" (610 mm), 32" (813 mm) and 40" (1016 mm).
- Adjustable telescopic legs feature a threaded leveling foot finished with a rubber pad and non-rattling telescopic adjustment secured with a quick-release pin and jam nut. Available in lengths that result in the following deck heights: 16"-28" (406-711 mm), 24"-40" (610-1016 mm) and 30"-54" (762-1372 mm).
- Custom leg sizes are available.
- Wood blocking is recommended for soft ground surfaces.
Accessories
Staging Universal Deck & Rail Cart
- 113K001 85 lb (38 kg). Fits through a 32" (813 mm) door.
- Holds six StageTek rectangular decks (without accessories) or six StageTek guardrails.
- Decks and guardrails can be mixed on the same cart.
- Heavy-duty, non-marring locking casters. Ratcheting nylon safety strap.
Adjustable height stairways
- Stairways feature a hook bracket to function with StageTek decks.
- Stairs feature aluminum extruded treads and include permanent handrails on both sides.
Guardrails
- Guardrails comply with IBC code requirements for loading.
- Guardrails can function as a chair stop Guardrails are 42" (1067 mm) high with a black powder-coat paint finish.
- Guardrails clamp to the stage deck without the need for tools.
- Standard Guardrails
- Feature two uprights and three cross bars; optional infill panels can be added that comply with the IBC 4" (102 mm) sphere code
- 3' (914 mm) 40 lb (18 kg)
- 4' (1219 mm) 44 lb (20 kg)
- 6' (1829 mm) 50 lb (23 kg)
- 8' (2438 mm) 55 lb (25 kg)
- Round Picket Guardrails
- Feature 3/4" (19 mm) round vertical pickets that comply with the IBC 4" (102 mm) sphere code
- 3' (914 mm) 41 lb (19 kg)
- 4' (1219 mm) 50 lb (25 kg)
Clamps, Connectors and Braces
- Optional retention clips for leg storage mount under the deck to provide retained leg storage.
- A variety of metal leg-to-leg, leg-to-deck, overlap and anchor brackets are available.
- Stabilizing braces are recommended for heights 40" (1016 mm) and above.
Backdrop and Closure Panels
- Drapery is available in heights to match the staging elevation and in a wide variety of colors.
- 100% fire retardant woven polyester attaches with hook and loop fastening strips.
- Backdrop frame attaches to guardrails and positions a drapery 8' (2438 mm) above the stage. Available in 4' (1219 mm), 6' (1829 mm), and 8' (2438 mm) widths.
- Solid side and front closures are ideal for seated riser systems. Constructed of ¾" (19 mm) thick group 1 veneered plywood with various surface options available. Edges are finished in a thermofused black edge band. Connects to the rail without tools via an extruded PVC clip running the length of the closure.
Common Uses
- Staging: Flat, multi-level, graduation
- Seated Risers
- Tiered Audience Seating
- Runways
- Speaker/Camera Platforms
- Corporate Events
- Displays