TransFold is ready to go wherever your choir performs. Built-in wheels make it easy to roll the TransFold unit from the classroom to the auditorium or up stairways and on to a bus or van. Upon arrival at the performance venue your TransFold risers set up in seconds so they will be ready when you are. Midwest's exclusive, gas spring assisted design allows the unit to open with moderate foot pressure, taking the strain out of set up. This also insures a safe, controlled motion when folding the unit for transportation and storage.



General - Risers consist of three 18" deep (front to back) steps, 8", 16" and 24" high that are permanently joined with hinged mechanisms to enable the unit to open and fold in a unitized manner. A fourth step is available for additional cost. Each unit is equipped with integral wheels to facilitate transportation when folded and to allow easy positioning after the unit has been set up for use.



Frame -Risers are supported by tubular steel frames of 1" x 1" - 16 gauge, zinc plated steel. Individual frame sections shall be joined with 11 gauge, knuckle type hinges, secured with grade five, 5/16" bolts and locking nuts.



Deck -Riser decks are constructed of ¾" thick plywood, surfaced with polyolefin carpet. Decks are encased and supported by 1-13/16" high, channels of 16 gauge, powder coated steel.



Hands-Free Gas-Spring Assist -Each unit shall be equipped with a gas spring cylinder that provides sufficient lifting force to allow an adult of average size and weight to set up the unit by applying moderate foot pressure to the unit.



Automatic Safety Lock -Each unit shall be equipped with a spring actuated locking device that automatically engages upon opening to prevent the unit from folding while in use. As an added safety measure, a horizontal force of approximately 48 lbs. is required, while simultaneously operating the lock release, to begin folding the unit.



Drop-In Coupling -Units are to be furnished with zinc plated, drop-in couplings, formed of 3/8" diameter round bar. Couplings provide a suitable handle for lifting and transporting the folded unit.



Optional Backrails - Backrails are constructed of powder coated tubular steel and are equipped with integral clamp-on attachments for fast installation without tools.



Optional Siderails - Siderails are sold as a set of two and are powder coated tubular steel. They are equipped with integral clamp-on attachments for fast installation without tools.