Description
Orion pairs a four-post rope system with three suspended play modules and a triple slide dressed in HPL panels from the Monster graphic range. Three parallel chutes on a structure only 3.4 m wide is an unusual combination, and it is the reason Orion is specified where sliding capacity matters more than climbing volume.
Three lanes, one narrow footprint
- The triple slide clears three users per descent, which keeps the queue short at break times and during peak visitor hours.
- A 10.1 x 3.4 m footprint means the unit can be set along a boundary, a path edge or a school perimeter without eating into open play space.
- Three rope modules feed the slide deck, so children climb to earn the descent rather than walking up steps.
- Monster-range HPL panels give the slide bank a strong graphic face — useful where the playground doubles as a visual landmark.
Construction and materials
Posts are hot-dip galvanised steel. Ropes are braided polyamide reinforced with galvanised steel strands. Foundations are reinforced concrete at 1.0 m depth. The overall height is 3.8 m, with a free height of fall of 2.85 m. Installation requires access for heavy plant.
Compliance and surfacing
Orion is certified to EN 1176-1:2017 by an independent certification body, which covers the equipment itself. Surfacing is governed by EN 1177: the impact-attenuating surface must be tested to that standard and rated for a critical fall height of at least 2.85 m across the whole 14.6 x 8.3 m safety area. Note that the safety area is markedly longer than the structure because it has to absorb the slide run-outs.
Technical specification
| Reference / SKU | LIF-ORION-102-2020 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 10.1 x 3.4 x 3.8 m |
| Age range | 5 to 14 years |
| Free height of fall | 2.85 m |
| Safety area | 14.6 x 8.3 m minimum |
| Frame | Hot-dip galvanised steel, 4 posts |
| Finish | Braided polyamide rope with galvanised steel reinforcement; HPL panels (Monster range) |
| Foundations | Reinforced concrete, 1.0 m depth |
| Standard | EN 1176-1:2017, certified by an independent body |
| Price | On request — project quotation within 24 business hours |
Frequently asked questions
Why is the safety area so much longer than the structure?
Slides require a clear run-out beyond the exit section. On Orion the three chutes discharge in the same direction, so the safety area extends well past the physical end of the frame. That extension must be surfaced, not just kept clear.
Can the three chutes be reduced to two?
The triple slide is supplied as a certified assembly. A different slide configuration is a different product reference and is quoted separately with its own documentation.
Is Orion suitable for a narrow strip site?
Yes, that is its intended use. The constraint is the 8.3 m width of the safety area rather than the 3.4 m width of the equipment — check that figure against your boundary before committing.
Request a quotation. Send your site plan and we will confirm the safety area against your boundaries and return a project quotation within 24 business hours.










