A fire extinguisher stand is a classic example of where sheet metal fabrication is the perfect method for manufacturing a functional product that needs to be clearly visible, durable and easily identified. In this case study we will look at the stages that go into manufacturing a fire extinguisher stand in sheet metal and how Taiwa makes this essential item of functional furniture for public spaces, offices, retail and hospitality businesses.
What are the manufacturing stages for a fire extinguisher stand?
There are five manufacturing stages that need to be followed to manufacture a high quality fire extinguisher stand. These are laser cutting, edge chamfering, roll forming, welding and powder coating. For this project the sheet metal used is SPCC steel, with a material thickness of 1.2mm and it is powder coated to protect the metal surfaces from corrosion and also provide a basis for clear visual identification of the fire extinguisher stand as something to be used in emergency situations.
- 1.2mm SPCC sheet metal
- Powder coated finish in 6 colors
- Type 10 & Type 20 size fire extinguisher stands
Six powder coating colors & options for adding printed information on the stand
Taiwa manufactures fire extinguisher stands in six powder coating colors, which are black, white, gray, red, silver and blue. We also offer the option to print information on the stand, which can be especially useful if the stand is not colored in an immediately recognizable emergency color.
Note that for people trained in fire response, the stand may be color coded according to the type of fire extinguisher that is to be attached to it, for example plain red stands for water extinguishers, and black stands for carbon dioxide extinguishers. Surface finishing options are a way of making the uses of the fire extinguisher more clear.
Type 10 & Type 20 sized fire extinguisher stands
We manufacture two sizes of fire extinguisher stand, Type 10 which has a diameter of 19cm and a height of 51cm, and Type 20, which has a diameter of 26cm and a height of 55cm. This accommodates most standard types and sizes of fire extinguishers, but of course we can provide customized alternatives for other sizes and types if required.
Perfect fire extinguisher stands for public spaces
Fire extinguisher stands are commonly used in office buildings, cafes and restaurants, hotels and guesthouses, schools, and other public spaces. The use of fire extinguisher stands has a dual purpose. One is to draw attention to the location of fire extinguishers so that they can easily be recognized and used in an emergency, but also to provide a fixed location for keeping and maintaining fire extinguishers, eliminating the risk that portable fire extinguishers may be moved from their normal location and become harder to locate when they are required.
Accessible stands that won’t intimidate your customers
A useful function of fire extinguisher stands for public-facing businesses is that while they provide an easily audited and accessible location for fire extinguishers to be used by your staff, they also provide options for reducing the visual impact of fire extinguishers on customers, reducing the intimidation factor of, for instance, being seated in a busy restaurant while having fire extinguishers prominently displayed, with the understanding that fires may be a likely occurrence.
Taiwa fire extinguisher stands give you style & security in one package
You might be looking for fire extinguisher stands for your office, shop or cafe, as a way to reduce the impact of your essential emergency planning on your customers and staff, or you might be looking to increase the simplicity of auditing the maintenance and upkeep of the fire extinguishers in a large public building, and need to keep track of a large number of different types of extinguisher. No matter what your needs, Taiwa can make a fire extinguisher stand that meets them.
Contact us to see how a Taiwa fire extinguisher stand can reduce the visual intrusion of a fire extinguisher without compromising on easy identification and access in an emergency. You can have both style and security in a single package with Taiwa fire extinguisher stands.
