Robotic Mig Welded Stadium Seats
Outstanding Features of our Stadium Seating:
Stadium seating has advanced to the industry’s newest state-of-the-art robotic mig welded technology. These durable built to last arena seats are constructed with the same plastic the automotive industry uses. Many styles of stadium seating are available at Preferred Seating, America’s leading sport stadium seats innovator.
At most schools and universities, the gymnasium serves as the beating heart of the campus. As a school administrator, it’s important to keep your bleachers in good repair. At Preferred Seating we offer custom replacement boards for the bleachers in your gym.
Stadium Seating, Arena Seats by Preferred Seating
Fans want to get full value when they invest in individual or season tickets. They the most from their game day experience. This is true at football, baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey and other games. Fans expect two things. First, they want a great view of the action. Second, they want a comfortable place to sit when they are not on their feet cheering.
A competitive team keeps fans coming back for more. So does well-made and comfortable seating. You want stadium seating that resists the sun’s UV rays. You want seats that hold up in the bitter cold. Finally, you want stadium seats that handle assaults by heavy sleet or hail. All in all, you want seating with a long service life. You want to reduce future maintenance and replacement costs as much as possible.
Stadium and arena seating has evolved over the years. Many of the highest quality seats have very long lifespans. Many arena seats look like new for many years. They need very little maintenance for long periods. Many come with generous warranties.
Stadium Seating: A Definition
In arenas and stadiums, crews fasten seats directly to stepped floors. The design preserves sight lines by seating patrons higher in each succeeding row. The audience views the stage from above.
You’ll also find stepped seating in movie theaters, places of worship and lecture halls. In a stepped design, designers must account for those in wheelchairs. It is common to provide an open area for wheelchairs in front of the stepped seats.
An alternative is to raise the stage above a flat or slightly sloped floor. Patrons look up at the stage.
Quality Construction and Materials
Most stadium and arena seats sustain hundreds of thousands of use cycles. Imagine what they must endure. Materials must resist things like scratching, warping and fading. Fasteners must remain tight and secure. Mechanisms for raising and lowering seats must hold up.
You’ll find metal stanchions fabricated from steel, cast aluminum or cast iron. Choose from blow-molded and injection molded plastic seats. Select solid or slatted seat backs. Seats for arenas and stadiums come in a wide variety of colors.
Manufacturers fabricate many of the most durable arena seating from super-strong materials. Examples include heavy-gauge steel, high-impact plastics and thick cast aluminum. Robots join metal components using metal insert gas (MIG) welding. Robotic MIG welding delivers very consistent welds. It works on both steel and aluminum.
Manufacturers of high-quality arena and stadium seating often use high-impact plastics. They make quality seating using the same plastics used in the automotive industry. They resist scratching, cracking, chipping and warping in all kinds of conditions. They do not get too brittle in the cold or too pliable in the heat. If your stadium seats are for outdoor use, look for plastics with ultraviolet (UV) inhibitors. They will resist fading when subject to the sun’s UV rays.
Alternatives to New Arena and Stadium Seats
It is always important to consider all the seating alternatives available to you. Removable seating adds flexibility to any venue. Bleacher retrofits inject new life into old seating. Seat restoration extends the lifespan of otherwise good condition solid chairs.
Removable Stadium Seats for Sale
Add flexibility to your multipurpose venue with portable seating. Move the seats in or out based on the needs of the next event. Add capacity when needed. Create more floor space when appropriate.
Today’s state-of-the-art telescopic seating is more advanced than ever. Your audience will enjoy ergonomic comfort, and you’ll enjoy low-maintenance durability.
Bleacher Retrofits
No one needs to get stuck with old, drab bleachers, even if the money is not there to completely replace them. As an alternative, consider individual chairs called Tuf Seats. Secure them to the existing bleachers to conceal the aluminum seating. At the same time, you will provide ergonomic comfort to appreciative fans. Tuf stadium chairs for bleachers or risers are fabricated from high-impact plastics using injection molding. They won’t crack or rust. Ultraviolet inhibitors embedded in the material prevent fading. You and your fans will enjoy brightly colored seating for years and years.
Get creative with our Tuf Seats. Offer them to season ticket holders as an upgrade. Raffle them off in fundraisers. Imagine the response from your loyal fans when they graduate from backless bleachers. They’ll love the new contoured, high-back bleacher chairs.
Stadium Seat Restoration
Sometimes, facilities managers and decision makers consider stadium and arena seat restoration rather than replacement. It is important to compare the cost of new versus restored to determine which path is ideal in your situation.
If most of the existing stadium and arena seats are structurally solid, restoration may be an option. The process begins with the repair of and worn or broken components. Mechanisms for raising and lowering the seat bottoms are one example. Many restoration projects include the removal of old paint and varnish. Consider the application of a powdercoat finish to metal standards and stanchions which extends the lifespans of the chairs by many years. The electrostatic finish is more scratch and chip-resistant than standard paint. Bare wood gets news varnish. It is also possible to restore the color of plastic components.
Tips for General Stadium Seat Maintenance
Another way to extend the life of your stadium and arena seating is to be proactive about maintenance.
Some seating maintenance tips are as follows:
Problems arise when seat components are loose, worn, damaged or not functioning. Here are the key things to inspect. For each of these, be sure to tighten any loose components or fasteners.
- Confirm that stadium chairs backs are secured to the chair standard.
- Move each seat bottom up and down to make sure it returns to the upright position under its own power.
- Check all hardware securing the seats to the chair standards.
- Make sure chair standards are solidly anchored to the floor.
- Check all armrests for damage. Ensure that they are properly secured to the chair standards.
- Check all seat accessories to confirm that they are secure and in proper working order. Letter & seat plates, aisle lights, tablet arms and cup holders are some examples.
Many events and gatherings remain on pause as the world recovers from Covid. However, it is still important to monitor and maintain your facility. During any closure, you still want to protect and preserve your seating. General maintenance now will help your customers feel safe when the time is right.
Problems arise when seat components are loose, worn, damaged or not functioning. Be sure to tighten any loose components or fasteners. Design Tips for Stadium and Seating Layouts
700 Installations and Counting
Preferred Seating Company is a leading supplier of seating for arenas and stadiums. Our crews also work at performing arts centers, movie theaters and places of worship. We install chairs, bleachers and telescopic platforms throughout the United States and abroad.
We have completed more than 700 fixed-seating installations during the last three decades. During that time, we’ve seen almost every conceivable seating challenge. Time and again, we addressed our customer’s unique challenges and opportunities. We came up with customized solutions. This is one key to our success. To this day, we design, install and lay out seats for all sorts of venues. We’ve worked on everything from high school gymnasiums to world-class stadiums. We’ve worked on sports arenas and convention centers as well.
Multiple Installation Crews
In addition to our co-owners, Preferred Seating has three installation crews of five men each. Our crews travel to venues in the U.S. and abroad. We are seating and stage equipment specialists with more than 30 years experience. Our goal is to be the best in the world at what we do. To that end, we maintain strong partnerships with carefully vetted suppliers and manufacturers.
Collaborative Efforts
For every seating project, we collaborate with a project’s decision makers. We will identify chairs that are comfortable and tailored to the experience. What sets us apart is our years of experience working with customers like you. For long-term success, partner with an industry leader. One that will stand behind the product.
Complete customer satisfaction remains our mission at Preferred Seating. We always strive to offer high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We always listen to our customers, and we develop innovative products in response. Thanks to our strong financial position, we continue to reinvest in the company. We always strive to offer the best stadium seating and the most through resources in the industry.
Our team wants to meet and surpass expectations from the very first conversation to the final installation. We strive to deliver every project on time and on budget.
Contact Us Today
Preferred Seating stands ready to provide your customers with an unrivaled stadium experience. We want to help you achieve an ideal balance between comfort, durability and value. Reach out to our team today so we can discuss your next project. Just call us at 317-782-4555 for your complimentary consultation!