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Townscape po l i c y i s one o fcontinuous development, and wereserve the right to modify design,speci f icat ion or pr ice wi thoutnotice, whilst retaining a highstandard of quality. Additionally,bough t ou t componen t s a resubject to alternative materialsavailable from our suppliers.

Copyright © 2000

Townscape Products Limited.The copyright and design rightsin the products and drawingsshown in this catalogue and in thecon ten t and fo rmat o f th i scatalogue are the property ofTownscape Products Limited. Thedesigns and drawings are not tobe copied or reproduced or usedin any form, including storage inany electronic media, without theprevious written permission ofTownscape Products Limited.

MEMBER OFTHE BRITISH PRECASTCONCRETE FEDERATIONLIMITED

Standard Seat and Bench 2 - 3

Heavy Duty Seat and Bench 4

Picnic Set 5

Plaques 10

Planters 6

Hanging Baskets 7

Litter Bins 8 - 9

Tree Accessories 11

Seating Technical Data 12

Planters Technical Data 13

Colour Chart 17

THE BALTIMORERANGEINTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Since its launch several years ago, the Baltimore range has establisheditself as a market leader. Its classical design is well suited to all styles ofarchitectural environment and it�s strength of construction has proved itto be a reliable product in terms of performance and durability in use.This brochure brings together the wide range of products now offeredwith the Baltimore design stamp.

Litter Bins Technical Data 14

Materials and Finishing 15 - 16

STANDARD SEATAND BENCHThe design is now well established in the market place as atop quality seat renowned for its elegant and refined appearancecombined with superior strength.

The style of this seat and bench is both classical and timelesswhich allows the products to enhance all types of architecturalenvironment. The porthole circular feature has become thesymbol of the Baltimore range and this original circular theme iscarried through the whole range. It is an ideal place to personalisethe units by featuring special insignia.

The cast iron ends for the seat and bench are manufacturedfrom ductile cast iron which gives two main advantages. Firstlythis type of cast iron will not fracture under impact thereforeproviding added durability and secondly, because of themanufacturing process of ductile, intricate detailing in thedesign can be achieved. The cast iron ends are 40mm wide. Fordetails on Materials and Finishing, please refer to the section onpages 15 and 16.

The timber slats are produced from a Malaysian hardwood whichoriginates from strictly controlled sustainable forests. Slats aremachine finished and encapsulated in the end frame to protectend grain. They are secured with zinc plated coach bolts,these having tapered security pegs to prevent unauthorisedremoval. The coach bolt and screws used to secure the slats tointermediate support ribs are finished with matching colour.

The seventeen slats on the standard seat are supported by mildsteel ribs which eliminates any straining or bowing � particularlyimportant when vandals so often choose to stand or even jumpon the seating surface. The slats on the bench are supportedby a steel upright mounted on to a cross strut to maintain therigidity of the unit. All slats are treated with three applications ofhigh quality wood preservative before assembly and despatch.If required, the slats can also be treated with a final coating ofanti-graffiti clear varnish.

We are always prepared to use alternative timber typesand sources to special quotation but we cannot acceptresponsibility for subsequent performance defects inherent insuch choices.

It should also be noted that after outdoor exposure, alltreated timbers can fade through the action of sunlight,rain and stain migration. To restore timber components totheir original condition and maintain the level of woodpreservation, a regular maintenance programme should beestablished. For further information, please ask for a copyof Townscape�s After Treatment of Timber Products andComponents leaflet.

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ARMRESTSIntermediate armrests can be fitted to bothStandard and the Heavy Duty Seats. Thesearmrests then provide three individual seatingspaces, an arrangement which is often preferredby the public. The armrests also offer otheradvantages such as preventing vagrants fromsleeping full length on the seats, assisting elderlypeople in raising and lowering themselves onthe seat.

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HEAVY-DUTY SEATAND BENCHThese two products have been developed by customerdemand � they retain all the design features of the standardversions but are constructed to a much heavier materialspecification. The cast iron ends on the heavy-duty units are65mm wide compared to 40mm wide on the standardversions.

The size of the timber slat on the heavy-duty versions has beensubstantially increased. Each heavy-duty slat measures 75 x50mm compared to 45 x 30mm for the standard slat. Thisreduces the total number of slats fitted into each unit. Theheavy-duty seat has eleven slats compared to seventeenon the standard seat, and the heavy-duty bench has sixslats compared to eight slats on the standard bench.The pre-treatment and care of slats is described on page 2.

The standard and heavy-duty seats and benches are 1840mmand 1870mm respectively in overall length but they can all bemade longer or shorter to special customer order.

Again, all the seats and benches are generally on ground fix and two ragbolt points are cast in each foot forfixing to the ground. Alternatively, a below ground fix mild steel conversion can be supplied at extra cost tospecial order.

The heavy-duty bench can be specially manufactured to form a square, hexagonal or octagonal shaped unit tosurround a tree or similar feature. Special corner pieces are necessary to join the benches together and makethe surround complete. The heavy duty seat slats can be used with mild steel elements to form hexagonalseating units.

The method of assembly and finish of component parts is exactly as that of the standard units.

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PICNIC SETThis set is made up of the standardbench and a table with slats to thestandard version dimensions. Theseproducts are built for exterior useand are therefore ideal for picnic oroutdoor eating areas, such as fastfood restaurants, which are heavilyused by the public

This picnic set is easy to keep cleanand requires a minimal maintenanceprogramme. It is recommended thatthe units are ragbolted to the groundor fixed into the ground to ensurestability.

The standard picnic set comprisingtwo benches and one table will seatsix adults in comfort. Longer orshorter sets can be manufactured tospecial order.

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PLANTERSTownscape introduced this range of steelplanters to meet the growing demand foruse of planting units in interior applications.Although these planters are extremelyrobust and can be used on exterior sites,their smooth finish and visual detail is moreappealing for shopping malls, foyers andreception areas than the more traditionalprecast concrete units.

Designed with unique style and attention to detail incorporating the circular porthole theme, these productshave a high level of durability and vandal-resistance. The superior quality finish ensures that the products arehard-wearing and easy to clean.

The Baltimore range of planters offers one square and two round planters as standard. As these units aremanufactured from mild steel, it is easy to amend these sizes to smaller or larger as required.

The outer frame of the planter is an all-welded construction making the unit extremely strong andvandal-resistant. The inner sleeve is permanently fixed to this frame and can be finished in a different colourto the frame if required.

The liners for all Baltimore planters are produced from galvanised mild steel sheet, a material which isresistant to corrosion and very robust so that the weight of the soil when filled will be contained. Drainageholes are provided in the base of the liner.

Irrigation systems are available for all sizes of planter.

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HANGING BASKETThis attractive unit offers a high level planting facility whichhas become popular in many urban areas. One of the mainadvantages of high level planting is that the plants cannot soeasily be reached by vandals.

To facilitate watering the plants, the hanging baskets can befitted with self-watering devices to special order.

The hanging baskets can be ordered separately or inconjunction with a Townscape extended bollard withdecorative hanging points. Chain is provided to hang thebaskets from the extended bollard. Alternatively, a wallbracket type fixing can be supplied to special order.

LITTER BINSOne of the main considerations in choosing a litter bin is the capacity,not only for frequency of use of the bin but also for frequency ofemptying. The Baltimore range of bins offers capacities ranging from76 to 150 litres.

The Baltimore bins are designed with strength and durability as theforemost factors whilst maintaining an aesthetic appeal. By the use ofsteel as a raw material and manufacturing methods employed, thebins have a high level of resistance to both fire and vandalism.

The Baltimore litter bin is available in three versions, Major, Minor andHalf Round. All three incorporate the circular porthole feature and likethe planters, have an inner sleeve fixed to the frame which can befinished in a contrasting colour if required. Fixing points are standardin the base of the frame for securing the bin to the ground.

The Major and Minor offer a straightforward choice between acapacity to suit site circumstances.

The Half Round is ideally suited to narrow walkways where spaceis limited. It can be wall mounted which allows for easy cleaningunderneath the bin, or fixed to the floor.

The Baltimore Minor can be manufactured incorporating an ashtraytop to special order. See illustration.

Liners for the bins are allmanufactured from gal-vanised mild steel sheetto ensure resistance tocorrosion. Drainageholes are provided in thebase of the liner. Twohandles are fitted tothe liner to facilitateemptying.

This range of litterbins is supplied in topquality powder coatfinishes to BS or RALcolours. Please refer toTownscape StandardColour Chart on page 17.

As with all Townscapesteel products, a regularmaintenance scheduleis recommended.

For further details onMaterials, Finishing andMaintenance, pleaserefer to page 15.

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Baltimore Half Round

Baltimore with Ashtray top

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Baltimore Major bin with GRP canopy

Lock detail

Baltimore Major bin

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PLAQUESThere is a growing demand for personalisation ofproducts either by Councils, Enterprises or privateindividuals. Townscape has a unique method ofproducing these personalised plaques which allowsextra fine detail to be incorporated into the design.This design is reproduced from camera-readyartwork which can either be provided by thecustomer or Townscape can arrange to have thedesign drawn up for a small extra cost.

The thermo plastic plaque is then glued andriveted onto a mild steel backing plate in theporthole so that the visual appearance of thearmrest is attractive from either side. The designdetail on the plaque can be highlighted in gold orpainted in full colour.

Alternatively, an inscription service is availableoffering wording on a plaque up to a maximumsize of 60mm high by any reasonable length or byengraving a timber seat slat.

All plaques and engravings are subject to specialquotation.

TREE ACCESSORIESTo complement the seating, planters and litter bins, theBaltimore design theme is carried over to a range of stylish treeaccessories including tree grids and guards. The grids areavailable as square or hexagonal plans in a range of sizesdesigned to meet a variety of site requirements and tooffer optimum ease of handling.

The Baltimore 1200 and 1500 Tree Grids are manufacturedin two halves. As with the other grids in this range it ispossible to customise one or all of the porthole features.

The 1800 square Baltimore is made in four parts tofacilitate ease of handling. Baltimore Hexagonal is amaximum of 1440mm nominal on plan and ismanufactured in two parts to make up the six sided figure.

All the above grids carry the circular porthole feature inthe corner which can be used for customisation, uplighters,irrigation or even to accept a bollard. The portholefeature is also carried into a design of tree guard whichwill add the final touch to a Baltimore street furniturescheme.

Please ask our Sales Office for the Townscape Tree Accessoriesbrochure for full details of this range of products.

Hexagonal grid with standard flared guard

Square grid with the Baltimore looped and flared tree guard

Porthole feature

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Standard

Baltimore Seat

Baltimore Bench

Baltimore Table

Heavy Duty

Baltimore Seat

Baltimore Bench

HeightAboveGround

mm

SeatHeight

mm

OverallLength

mm

OverallWidth

mm

Weight

kg

Finish

860

490

737

450

490

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1840

1840

1840

685

440

650

68

45

67

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

860

490

450

490

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

1870

1870

685

500

114

74

N.B. All dimensions are nominal

Seating Technical Data

Baltimore Bench Baltimore Heavy Duty Bench

Baltimore Seat Baltimore Heavy Duty Seat

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HeightAboveGround

mm

PlanDimension

mm

Capacity

litres

Weight

kg

Finish

N.B. All dimensions are nominal

Baltimore Hanging Basket

Baltimore Square

Baltimore Round

Baltimore Round

456 dia

850 x 850

540 dia

950 dia

330

620

620

620

16

82

36

75

10

256

85

280

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

Planters Technical Data

Baltimore Hanging Basket Baltimore Square Baltimore Round

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HeightAboveGround

mm

PlanDimension

mm

Capacity

litres

Weight

kg

Finish

N.B. All dimensions are nominal

Baltimore Major

Baltimore Minor

Baltimore Half Round

540 dia

460 dia

540 dia

960

760

950

40

30

36

150

85

76

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

Powder Coated

Litter Bins Technical Data

Baltimore Major Baltimore Minor Baltimore Half Round

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All bin liners are fitted with fixed handles to assist with safe and easy handling.

Materials And Finishing

Steel parts in the Baltimore range of litter bins and planters all conform to BS4360 43A or 43C. Mild steel is a very versatile material that retains its propertiesafter manufacturing processes such as cutting, bending and welding. It isthese properties that allow the basic design features to be recreatedthroughout.

During their finishing process, steel products will be shotblasted to SA 2.5/3.0 or acid cleaned prior to electro zinc plating. This process will provide aneven deposit of zinc and zinc alloy over the whole surface of the material.The product is then chrome passivated and rinsed, this improves the surfacefinish and ensures maximum chemical adhesion of subsequent polyesterfinishes. Plating is applied to a minimum thickness of 15 microns. Thesacrificial and sealing action of the zinc prevents any rust staining if severelydamaged.

All Baltimore seat, bench, table ends and tree grids are produced in S.G. castiron, a ductile material which means that under tensile force it will elongateto a considerable extent before breaking.

S.G. iron is supplied in accordance with BS EN 1563 : 1997, it is also referredto as nodular iron and is widely used in the engineering industry. It is producedfrom selected base metals with specific chemical additives. Melting is closelycontrolled in electric furnaces and is subject to tight quality control systemsthat comply with ISO 9002 requirements. Grey or flake iron, BS 1452, is notductile, has very little tensile strength and is susceptible to cracking orbreakage.

All cast iron products undergo two fettling and shot blasting processes priorto paint application. This removes all surface rust and contamination andproduces a casting that is ideally suited for public use. Then a two pack epoxyprimer will be applied giving a dry film thickness of 50 to 75 microns which isequivalent to 80/125 microns wet. It gives an excellent anti-corrosive finishand is resistant to abrasion. At 75 microns it is possible to withstand exteriorexposure for three years and will show no breakdown at 2000 hours of saltspray test.

Steel

Cast Iron

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All Townscape products require a minimum of maintenance and aftercare.A regular inspection to verify ground fixings and the finished coatings ofboth metal and timber components is essential. Damage to paintwork canbe remedied by application of a suitable primer and topcoat with compatibleproducts.It should also be noted that after outdoor exposure, all treated timbers canfade through the action of sunlight, rain and stain migration. To restore timbercomponents to their original condition and maintain the level of woodpreservation, a regular maintenance programme must be established.

Maintenance

All timbers are machined from quality hardwood originating from carefullyhusbanded forests of Africa and Malaysia. The timber is exceptionally smoothgrained, however, all hardwoods are susceptible to splits and shakesappearing over the course of time. All timber components are coated withthree coats of high quality wood treatment before assembly and despatch.

Timber

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Following their priming process, steel and cast iron products are polyesterpowder coated by an electrostatic process which ensures complete coverage.The coating is then cured in heated ovens under controlled conditions togive a very hard wearing surface finish with excellent resistance to exteriorexposure.

The combined system will give a minimum thickness of 90 microns, thisensures that when severely damaged, the polyester coating will not lift.Additionally the sacrificial and sealing action of the zinc layer will preventunsightly brown rust staining.

The polyester powder has been thoroughly tested under controlledconditions. Samples tested for resistance to salt spray, humidity and watersoak at 40 degrees centigrade showed no breakdown and were resistant tomost acids, alkalis and oils. Exterior exposure tests to BS 3900 Part 2 showedminimal loss of gloss and colour after 2000 hours. Similar results wereobtained with a 12 month Florida exposure (45 degree angle).

The range of colours offered by Townscape has been developed combiningthe latest polyester resin and pigment technology to produce a product withexcellent decorative effect and superior outdoor durability.

Polyester Powder Coating

Materials And Finishing

Copyright © 2000

Townscape Products Limited.The copyright and design rightsin the products and drawingsshown in this catalogue and in thecon ten t and fo rmat o f th i scatalogue are the property ofTownscape Products Limited. Thedesigns and drawings are not tobe copied or reproduced or usedin any form, including storage inany electronic media, without theprevious written permission ofTownscape Products Limited.

STANDARD COLOURS

The limitations of printing meanthat the exact shades cannot bereproduced, customers are advised toask for an actual sample finish prior toordering.

13. Slate BlueRAL 5014

17. Grey MetallicRAL 9007

11. French BlueRAL 5005

16. Mouse GreyRAL 7005

14. Pearl GreyRAL 7035

9. Antique BrownRAL 8014

12. Oxford BlueRAL 5013

15. Silver MistRAL 9006

3. Forest GreenRAL 6009

5. BurgundyRAL 3011

8. Lemon YellowRAL 1021

18. Anthracite GreyRAL 7016

4. Rail RedRAL 2002

6. ClaretRAL 4004

10. Sea BlueRAL 5018

1. Sage GreenRAL 6021

2. Emerald GreenRAL 6024

7. BiscuitRAL 1001

Black RAL 9004 and White RAL 9010 are available as standard colours

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