Park and Rec Centers cautioned about Playground Equipment Purchase

It is a large responsibility for the purchaser of a Recreation Center's Swings, swing sets and playground equipment. They must stay within budget while trying to find safe equipment that will last. Not an easy task.

Smart purchasers look for a vendor who can provide safety, quality and low prices along with a warranty on their products.

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Warranties for Playground Equipment and Swings

When purchasing a new swing set, or other playground equipment a good manfacturer should be able to warranty against defects and shipping damage. Most will not cover vandalism. Another key though is most will not cover improper installation, so make sure your sets are installed properly before use.

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Stainless Steel Playground Equip vs. Spring Steel

When constructing commercial playground equipment it is important to use quality materials that will ensure safe and sturdy, as well as durable equipment.

When purchasing swings, swing sets or any playground equipment, look for swings that are constructed of stainless or carbon steel only. Products made of spring steel have been known to rust or break and are more vulnerable to vandalization.

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Playground equipment manufacturers

Playground equipment needs to be as safe as possible. Manufacturers should use the latest safety standards when producing equipment that our kids will be playing on. ASTA is the American Safety Testing Association and they set guidlines that when followed make our kids safer. For more information visit www.americanswing.com

American Swing Playgrounds and Swing Sets

Playgrounds and swing sets need to be built with quality materials in order to be safe, they also need to be flexible in design to grow with the changing needs of kids and or daycare centers, parks, schools and even at home.