Technopolymer spiral staircase: modularity, durability, and design for indoor and outdoor use
A New Generation of Spiral Staircases Made of Technopolymer
The technopolymer spiral staircases today represent a modern, robust, and highly customizable solution for both indoor and outdoor architectural applications. An emblematic example of this design evolution is the Techne staircase: a modular, patented product entirely made of advanced thermoplastic compounds, resulting from the collaboration between Fontanot, Fauciglietti Engineering, and LATI.
Technical Features of the Techne Spiral Staircase
Technical specification | Detail |
Hub and structure material | PA66 reinforced with glass fibers |
Tread material | Highly reinforced PP, UV and weather resistant |
Available diameters | 120 cm, 140 cm, 160 cm |
Colors | Green, red, white |
Installation | Modular kit, easy assembly without special tools |
Design | Modern, patented, included in the ADI Design Index 2008 |
Advantages of a Technopolymer Spiral Staircase
✔️ Mechanical strength and lightness
The core of the project is the modular step, composed of:
- Structural core in PA66 with high mechanical properties and dimensional stability
- Overmolded tread in PP, with excellent resistance to UV and weather conditions
✔️ Optimized technical performance
The design included:
- Reinforcement ribs positioned to maximize stiffness
- FEM simulations to verify stress distribution
- Optimization of injection molding on complex geometries
Design Approach and Co-Design of Materials
The LATI technical team made a significant contribution to:
- Support in the selection of structural technopolymers
- Design of the mechanical design of the step and hub
- Optimization of large-scale injection molding cycles
The result is a component that is strong yet lightweight, maintaining high standards of design and safety according to current regulations.
A Product Designed for the Future of Furniture
The Techne staircase fits perfectly into the context of contemporary furniture, thanks to:
- Modularity: each step easily connects to the central hub
- Versatility: suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments
- Sustainability: reduction of metallic materials and mechanical processing
FAQ
Is a technopolymer spiral staircase as strong as a metal one?
Yes, thanks to the use of reinforced PA66 and optimized structural design.
Do technopolymers withstand outdoor conditions?
Yes, the reinforced PP used for the tread is resistant to UV and weather conditions.
Can I install it myself?
Absolutely, the modular kit system is designed for simplified assembly even by non-professionals.
Invitation to Explore Further
If you are an architect, interior designer, or furniture manufacturer, consider the potential offered by structural components in technopolymer. Lightness, mechanical performance, and design freedom come together in innovative and sustainable solutions.
Contact us for a consultation on co-design and the integration of advanced thermoplastic compounds in your furniture projects.
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