F6000 Auditorium Seating
- Auditoriums & Theatres
The F6000 auditorium chair from SIS Global Seating delivers strength and flexibility for theatres, cinemas, and compact spaces. Its weighted self-tipping design mounts to concrete or 24mm plywood and supports independent tiered seating. The system allows for straight or curved rows—with a 7700mm radius using shared arms or unlimited with individual arms—and can incorporate optional folding writing tablets. Concealed mounting plates and optional countersunk floor fixings ensure a clean, refined look.
Designed with durability in mind, the F6000 includes protective plywood panels that extend 20mm above the upholstery—ideal for balconies or high-traffic environments. Compliant with BS 9999, it offers variable seat centres and multiple fixing options, delivering adaptable performance without compromising comfort.
Configurations:
Upholstery:
Metalwork:
Our standard finish is an epoxy polyester powder coating in RAL 7021 Grey, providing a durable and high-quality surface. However, we also offer a wide selection of other RAL and PANTONE colors upon request.
Heavy Duty Carpet:
Heavy duty carpet available from Heckmondwike Iron Duke (top) and Burnatex 3230 Classic (bottom). Other ranges are available and carpet of customers choice can be reviewed.
Non Slip Flooring:
Veneer Finishes:
Technical Data:
Explore the comprehensive technical specifications of the F6000 chair below. Discover its durable framework, high-quality upholstery options, and versatile configurations designed to meet the demands of various seating environments.
- Backrest with tipping seat
- Upholstered or timber arms
- Upholstered or timber panels to outer back / underside of seat base
- Upholstered end of row side panels
- Folding writing tablets
- Sit height: 415mm
- Sit depth: 460mm
- Min. seat centre: 550mm
- Seat Centre” refers to a measurement taken between the centres of two adjacent legs, standard increments to Seat Centre are 25mm, ie; 550mm / 575mm / 600mm etc — 500mm minimum is due to width restriction created by inclusion of arms
- Recommended min. adult seat centre: 550mm
- Recommended adult seat centre: 600mm
- Max. seat centre: 650mm
- Avg. single seat installation weight: 22kg
- Stanchion rake angle: 75 degrees
- Min tier depth:
- Dependent on seats per row to regulations: 600mm to minimum seat quantity of 7 seats
- Rear of base plate to riser: 50mm standard
- may increase depending on riser height
- Minimum recommended spacing of base plate next to surface (wall / step etc): 50mm
- Individual arms are recommended
- Though shared arms are possible with a radius installation, the radius size is limited
- Tightest radius without individual arms: 7700mm
- For a tighter radius, shared stanchions/arms are not supported – each seat will require its own stanchion/arm to both left & right
- Tightest possible radius: 1750mm
- Tighter Radii than 1750mm result in adjacent user’s leg space becoming overly constricted
- Recommended largest radius: 40,000mm
- Should a radius exceed 40,000mm, the curvature typically becomes imperceptible.
- 100mm seat depth cushion with 90mm of shaped comfort upholstery grade foam including a “wrap” foam to encapsulate structural board edges for comfort and appearance.
- Backrests include a curvature across the seat width combined with lumbar shaping vertically to provide a more ergonomic seat form, using 25mm of comfort upholstery grade foam including a “wrap” foam to encapsulate structural board edges for comfort and appearance.
- 5x100x230mm powder coated steel plate with hex head fixings into timber (minimum 24mm) or concrete.
- Base & backrest can be “backed” with either an upholstered or finished / painted timber panel.
- Timber finish options are typically sanded smooth then sprayed or sealed to customer specification.
- Painted finish is to customer specification.
- Note that painted finishes are typically less hardwearing than other options, customers will be supported in specifying finishes.
- Gravity assisted tip-up mechanism ensures that seat automatically “closes” when not in use to increase walkway.
- Nylon bushes ensure a smooth, lubricant free operation, with a hard wearing Stopper to reduce noise. Minimum operation of 100,000 cycles.
- Tested to meet the requirements of: BS EN12727:2016 test level 4.
- Stanchion leg base plates are fitted after flooring is completed (atop carpet / vinyl etc) and offer multiple M6 fixings to exceed the minimum required structural capacity – under test conditions, half of the allowed fixings are sufficient to provide more than minimum fixing strength – additional fixings are provided to allow for shorter fixings with slightly reduced structural capacity, to avoid unforeseeable substrate conditions, ensuring a robust and adaptable installation.
- Tested & Certified to meet the requirements of:
- BS 5852:2006 Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering & flaming ignition sources, Section 4: Methods of test for the ignitability of upholstered composites ignition source 0, 1 & 5, Crib 5.
Installations:
Discover the versatility of the F6000 chair in real-world settings. Browse our gallery to see its seamless integration into lecture theatres, showcasing tailored designs, premium finishes, and practical features for modern learning environments.
Options & Accessories:
Customise the F6000 chair with a selection of options and accessories designed to elevate both function and comfort. From refined upholstery finishes and armrest styles to integrated writing tablets and power connectivity, every element is built for performance in high-demand spaces.
Seat base and backrest foam can be replaced with a recycled (and recyclable) sheet fibre product, sourced from recycled PET and clothing – inherently FR and nearly endlessly recyclable in a closed loop factory, this upgrade significantly improves product sustainability, both in manufacture and at end of life, as the material is commonly isolated for recycling by civic waste disposal and recycling centres.
Seats and backs are available:
“Upholstered Panelled” – a separate board is upholstered and affixes to the underside of the base cushion / rear of the backrest for an improved finish quality.
“Painted / Finished Panelled” – a separate board is either painted, laminated or timber finished and affixed to the underside of the base cushion / rear of the backrest for a contrast to the upholstered element.
Seats support both concrete tiering, and fixed timber or steel tiering – SIS offer in-house design of timber / steel tiering systems, with optional structural engineer approval when required.
The F6000 does not support the provision of power or data connections within the seat.
Optional row letters can be attached to the tiering / steps at end or row, or on the optional end of row panels, whilst numbers can be affixed to the underside of the base cushion / “tongue” of the timber backrest panel (if selected), above the backrest upholstery.
Where a floor is not level, stanchion legs can be packed to ensure a level installation for proper ergonomic posture within the seat – designs are reviewed to ensure sit height is not compromised.
Structures:
Discover the foundation behind truly seamless seating solutions—our expertly engineered fixed and retractable structures. Unlike competitors who only supply chairs, SIS Global Seating designs, manufactures, and installs fully integrated tiered flooring solutions, delivering a turnkey service from concept to completion. Every structure is precision-built to fit any space, from compact lecture halls to large, complex auditoriums.
Our modular construction enables rapid installation, transforming spaces into fully functional lecture theatres or auditoriums in just days. Whether fixed or retractable, our tiering solutions are designed for optimal capacity, sightlines, and user experience, with custom riser and tread dimensions and the flexibility of straight or curved configurations—providing the perfect foundation for high-performance seating.