Questions About This Heavy Duty Double Sided Adjustable Stand
Q: What board sizes does this hold?
A: Any rigid board from A4 (210 x 297mm) up to A0 (841 x 1189mm). The adjustable grips widen and narrow to secure the board at whatever format the campaign requires. A hospital that runs A3 hygiene notices this month and an A1 vaccination campaign next month does not need new hardware. A retail store switching between A2 seasonal promotions and A0 flagship launches uses the same stand. The grips adjust in seconds without tools. One purchase covers every board format the business will ever need.
Q: What board materials can the grips hold?
A: Rigid boards up to 10mm thick including foamex, foam board, acrylic panels and heavy-duty card. This is not a stand for paper posters in plastic sleeves. It is designed for premium rigid printed materials that present with the clean, frameless aesthetic of a gallery installation. The heavy-duty grips hold the board securely through busy trading days.
Q: Why is this stand double-sided?
A: A single-sided stand in a corridor means half the foot traffic walks past without seeing the message. The dual grips mount two boards back to back on the same spine, creating an island display that captures attention from both directions. In a hospital corridor, a retail aisle or an exhibition hall, the double-sided design doubles the reach of every deployment without needing a second stand.
Q: Is the base heavy enough for a large A0 board?
A: The base alone weighs over 5kg, more than double the industry standard for freestanding displays. The total unit weighs 8kg. The wide, low-profile footprint drops the centre of gravity to the floor, providing the stability needed for large boards.
Q: How does the height adjust?
A: The telescopic spine extends and retracts to position the board at the exact height the venue requires. Lower it to present an A4 notice at seated eyeline in a GP waiting room. Extend it to position an A0 board above the heads of a crowded exhibition hall. The same stand serves a seated clinic audience at 10am and a standing exhibition crowd at 2pm. No tools required for the adjustment.
Q: Is this suitable for an NHS hospital or a clinic?
A: Yes. The 5kg+ base prevents tipping in environments where vulnerable patients, wheelchairs and trolleys pass regularly. Hygiene protocols, vaccination campaigns, directional wayfinding and patient information display on rigid boards that are easy to wipe clean.
Q: Can I use this at exhibitions, trade shows and corporate events?
A: Yes. Placed in the centre of a busy trade show floor, the double-sided A0 capacity acts as an unmissable beacon guiding attendees. Daily schedules, sponsor boards, directional signage and session programming display at a scale visible from across the hall. The telescopic height extends the board above crowd level for maximum visibility.
Q: Why is this made from steel not aluminium?
A: Steel provides the structural rigidity to hold heavy, large-format rigid boards without flexing, bowing or vibrating when touched. Plastic bases crack under sustained load. Thin aluminium wobbles under heavy boards.
Q: Why is the finish stealth black rather than silver?
A: The stealth black powder coat absorbs ambient light rather than reflecting it, ensuring the hardware disappears and the board commands the viewer's full attention. Against dark retail interiors, gallery walls and exhibition backdrops, the stand vanishes. Black also hides dust and surface marks better than silver or chrome finishes.
Q: Is this a Displaysense product?
A: Yes. This stand is engineered and supplied exclusively by Displaysense. It is not available through other UK display suppliers. Manufactured for the demands of commercial, healthcare and public-sector environments.
Q: Can this stand be used outdoors?
A: This stand is designed for indoor use. The steel construction and powder coat finish are durable but not rated for permanent outdoor exposure to rain and frost.
Q: What if I need paper posters?
A: For paper posters with front-loading snap frame changes and anti-glare covers, the black A3 and A4 snap frame stands are available in the same stealth black finish. These accept standard paper posters and include UV-resistant PVC covers. This stand is designed for rigid boards where the frameless presentation of foamex, acrylic and foam board is the priority.