NORDESCO Plastic Bench Backrest - Grey

The Nordesco Plastic Bench Backrest - Greyis an add-on ergonomic back support system engineered to integrate directly with Nordesco commercial freestanding plastic benches (Standard and Wide profiles) in aquatic facilities, wellness centers, and athletic locker rooms. Fabricated in matching "Sand" (warm tan/beige), it provides sustained lumbar support for patrons and coaches during prolonged seated periods while maintaining the line's open-drainage, chemical-resistant performance.

Functional Overview & Materials

Built for rigorous commercial service and continuous exposure to harsh pool chemistry:

• Polypropylene Backrest Slats (Sand): Fabricated from high-impact, UV-stabilized virgin thermoplastic slats matching the primary bench deck in integral "Sand." Non-porous and chemically inert, the slats resist chloramine vapor, chlorinated water, body oils, and concentrated sanitizers without fading, cracking, rotting, or harboring bacteria and mold.

• Corrosion-Proof Upright Stanchions: Supported by heavy-gauge structural uprights made from passivated 316-grade stainless steel or reinforced engineering polymers. The stanchions clamp or bolt securely to the bench's underlying pedestal framework to absorb continuous backward dynamic loads without loosening or flexing.

• Open Drainage & Air Circulation: Engineered with longitudinal spacing between slats to ensure shower water, pool splash-out, and washdown spray shed immediately, eliminating moisture traps against the user's back or against the bench deck.

• Smooth Ergonomic Contours: Features rounded corners and eased edges to prevent pinching, scratching, or swimwear snagging in high-turnover public aquatic concourses.

Technical Specifications

• Modular Compatibility: Engineered to match standard Nordesco bench lengths or install as modular 3-foot to 6-foot backrest sections across longer runs (up to 12 feet).

• Backrest Height: Extends approximately 14 to 16 inches (approx. 35.5 to 40.6 cm) above the seat platform, bringing the overall assembly height to approximately 31 to 34 inches from the finished deck.

• Backrest Depth / Thickness: Approximately 2 to 3 inches (approx. 5.1 to 7.6 cm) profile projection along the rear perimeter.

• Load Resistance: Rated to withstand dynamic horizontal rearward thrust loads up to 250 to 300 pounds (113 to 136 kg) per support stanchion.

• Hardware: Marine-grade 316 stainless steel mounting bolts and captive locknuts included for direct attachment to pedestal uprights.