Sand factory - a new dimension of sand play

A public children's playground usually consists of standard attractions like a swing, slide, merry-go-round, or weight swing. A classic sandbox is also an obligatory element. But what if the issue of sand on a playground is looked at outside the box?

A new playground should be designed with the needs of the little ones in mind, and since children nowadays get bored much faster you need to make the play more interesting for them. A classic sandbox is often not enough to catch kids' attention for hours. How to change it? There is a way!

Sand Factory is a whole line of equipment for a public children's playground that opens up a whole range of possibilities for the little ones to interact with sand in a simple, yet modern and attractive way. Sand play literally gets a new dimension, and children rediscover the playground!

Create a sand factory!

The first of the sand factory's components are sand sieves. The attraction consists of three sieves with different mesh sizes. This allows sifting sand of different gradations. How it works. Sand is poured onto the top, coarsest sieve and gradually sifts downward, separating coarser fractions on subsequent sieves. The structure is made of stainless steel pipe with a diameter of 25 mm, while the screens are made of 1.5 mm thick stainless steel sheet. The whole is mounted on a wooden post fixed to the ground. The size of the safety zone is 3.320 m by 3.458 m. The free fall height in this case is not measured. The age range is 3-15 years.

The sand reel is a kind of large reel used for sifting sand. The child, vigorously spinning by one of the three ergonomic handles, sifts the sand from the center leaving the coarser elements. The diameter of the drum is 42 cm. It is made of high quality stainless steel - pipe fi 25 mm and 1,5 mm sheet metal. The whole is set on a durable ball bearing. The element is mounted to a wooden pole fixed to the ground. The size of the safety zone is 3,400 m by 3,420 m. The free fall height in this case is not measured. The age range is 3-15 years.

A sand funnel is a simple device used for pouring sand. From the top we pour sand, and from the bottom we block or release it on the ground. The funnel as well as the handle are made of stainless steel pipe with a diameter of 25 mm and sheet metal with a thickness of 1.5 mm. The element is mounted on a wooden post fixed to the ground. The size of the safety zone is 3.379 m by 3.241 m. The free fall height in this case is not measured. The age range is 3-15 years.

The sand scale is another sand factory item that not only entertains, but also educates. This uncomplicated scale is a lot of fun to play with, teaching children the concept of different masses of objects in an accessible way. The 0.9-liter bowls allow you to place, for example, two different "piles" of sand and see which one weighs more. For the construction of the scale used stainless steel with a thickness of 3 mm. The device is mounted to a wooden post anchored in the ground. The size of the safety zone is 3.662 meters by 3.274 meters. The free fall height in this case is not measured. The age range is 3-15 years.

The sand table is shaped like a large stainless steel bowl. In the base of the table you will find a sieve ideal for sifting sand, as well as a hole for spilling. The sand table comes with three dedicated leg lengths, as well as a wooden leg option. The table provides an excellent platform for combining equipment with other sand factory accessories into one system.

A real playground only with a sand factory!

The throttle looks at first glance like a vertical pipe. What's interesting about it? Well, there is a lever attached to this pipe, with which we can regulate the flow of sand from top to bottom. Children pour sand from the top then use the lever to release or withhold sand. The pipe is made of stainless steel, has a diameter of almost 14 cm and a length of 75 cm. The damper is mounted on a wooden post fixed to the ground. The size of the safety zone is 3.290 meters by 3.230 meters. The free fall height in this case is not measured. The age range is 3-15 years.

The second version of this device is a slanted sand damper. It works on a similar principle to the vertical damper, except that it is mounted to a board on the outlet, for example. The holes are protected by steel bars to prevent vandalism - no one will clog the damper with stones, for example.

The last and probably the most impressive part of the sand factory is the sand winch. This device allows children to hoist and lower sand to different heights - it all depends on the length of the chain and the height of the attachment. The housing of the mechanism is entirely made of stainless steel. Inside you will find a durable sliding mechanism with a brass sleeve set on a stainless steel axle. The chain slides on a washer made of durable polyamide. All connecting elements are also made of stainless steel, of course. Very interesting is the possibility of mounting the winch, where everyone can adapt it to individual needs and conditions of the playground. There are as many as 7 types of adapters:

• with rods from above
• with bars on the side
• with a flat bar from above
• with a flat bar on the side
• with fixed arm
• sliding
• with a movable arm

The safety zone depends on the type of adapter used. The free fall height in this case is not measured. The age range is 3-15 years.

Water factory - a combination that children love and parents will love, that is sand and water!

The line of sand play equipment can easily be supplemented with additional elements known as a "water factory." What is a water factory? It's a set of high-quality accessories that allow children to extend all kinds of sand shifting with water-related attractions. What is included in the water factory?

The water table is basically a large, round stainless steel bowl that provides a platform for a variety of water activities in the playground. The table features an opening for easy draining of water. The hole is closed with a plug secured by a chain - this prevents theft, loss and other acts of vandalism. The table is available with three heights of stainless steel legs to choose from. And if you prefer personalized solutions, it also looks great on wooden legs.

Water troughs are a dedicated addition to the water table. A water gutter is nothing more than a specially constructed stainless steel trough used to transfer water between water tables. The gutter has legs in three available lengths, so we can adjust the angle we are interested in, at which the water flows. There is a drain at one end. The gutter comes in two lengths: 1 and 1.5 m

Sand play and motor integration

The presented set will engage children for many hours. Individual devices stimulate imagination and motivate the youngest to be creative. The sand factory develops such skills as sensory integration and motor integration.

We must remember that a public playground is under high pressure, as it is used by a large number of users. The high quality of the materials used will ensure that the elements can easily withstand even the most fanciful and demanding play. Stainless steel is long-lasting, so if we combine it with durable wood such as acacia robinia, the equipment will serve for years giving children joy and parents peace of mind about their safety. Yes, safety, because our products meet the PN-EN 1176-1:2017-12 standards. This is a guarantee that you are buying certified equipment that will not fail, and you will save yourself unnecessary complications. If you want your children's playground to stand out from the rest and want to make it an original place of entertainment, then the sand factory will be a hit.