Hexacle Tuff Tray (90cm), Stand and Water Resistant Cover

The Hexacle Tuff Tray (90cm), Stand, and Water Resistant Cover is a professional-grade, multi-sensory play station engineered specifically for early years classrooms, day nurseries, childminders, and home learning environments. Purpose-built as a dedicated children's play tray rather than a repurposed industrial tool, this comprehensive activity station provides a secure, contained environment for messy play, tactile exploration, and cooperative group activities, making it a staple in early years settings across the UK.

Engineered to handle intensive messy play sessions, the Hexacle features a uniquely deep profile, giving children 20% more sidewall depth than standard tuff spots. This advanced spill-protection depth safely contains voluminous materials like sensory sand, water, shaving foam, mud, or loose parts, dramatically reducing classroom floor cleanup time. The deep-set tray mounts securely onto a heavy-duty, single-piece steel-framed stand featuring three independent telescopic height configurations. This allows the play station to grow alongside children, supporting correct physical posture from toddlerhood through to older preschool age groups.

Prioritizing child welfare above all else, Hexacle sets a new industry benchmark by passing the rigorous European standard for toy safety (EN71). Unlike typical builder's cement trays that can contain sharp edges or industrial chemical toxins, this unit is hand-finished with smooth, rounded edges and is meticulously manufactured from high-grade, non-toxic recycled plastic. Supplied with an custom-fit blue water-resistant cover, the assembly can be confidently used outdoors or safely protected from weather elements and contamination between structured play sessions.

Key Features

Size / Product Type

• Large-Scale 90cm Workspace: Features a generous 90cm diameter surface area, providing ample perimeter space for multiple children to engage in parallel or collaborative play.
• 20% Deeper Spill Guard: Built with a 5.5cm deep basin profile—20% deeper than regular tuff trays—providing excellent containment for messy sand and water play.
• 3-Stage Adjustable Stand: The heavy-duty steel frame stands adjustable to 45cm, 55cm, or 65cm heights, accommodating different age groups and developmental stages.

Stand Included / Tray Only

• Full 3-Piece Kit Configuration: Supplied as a complete sensory play system including 1x 90cm Hexacle Tuff Tray, 1x single-piece adjustable height steel stand, and 1x heavy-duty blue water-resistant protective cover.

Colour & Finish Design

• Tactile Hand-Finished Edges: Expertly molded and finished by hand with smooth, rounded contours to protect delicate skin from scratches during energetic play.
• Protective Shielding: Features a bright blue, weather-resistant cover that stretches securely over the tray margins to shield contents from rain, dust, debris, and animal access.

School Grade Quality

• Certified EN71 Toy Safety: Fully tested and independently certified to comply with EN71 European toy safety regulations, guaranteeing a toxin-free and structurally sound design.
• Eco-Conscious Construction: The tray body is fabricated from 80% premium recycled plastic, delivering a highly sustainable, robust, and shatterproof construction.
• Rigid Single-Piece Chassis: Supported by a reinforced steel framework designed to remain firm and stable against tipping, rocking, or leaning under a full load of play sand or water.

Easy to Clean

• Non-Porous, Wipe-Clean Basin: The specialized plastic surface prevents liquid absorption and staining; paint, slime, paste, or soil can be easily wiped away using a damp cloth, warm soapy water, or mild sanitizing solutions.

Benefits

• Contains Mess and Spills: The extra-deep 5.5cm wall barrier effectively contains fluids and granules, keeping nursery and playroom floors clear, dry, and slip-free.
• Encourages Inclusive Group Play: The expansive 90cm hexagonal configuration allows 3 to 6 children to play together simultaneously, helping to develop early social, cooperative, and language skills.
• Adapts to Growing Children: Simple adjustable legs allow childcare staff to alter the table height rapidly, ensuring an ergonomic playing position for children as they grow.

Ideal For

• Day nurseries, pre-schools, and reception classrooms seeking an EN71 certified sensory table.
• Professional childminders requiring a versatile, multi-height activity hub that packs away efficiently.
• Private home playrooms and gardens looking for a premium, long-lasting sand and water station.

Specifications

• Tray Dimensions: Width 90cm x Depth 5.5cm
• Stand Height Settings: 45cm / 55cm / 65cm
• Total Product Weight: 8kg
• Material: 80% recycled high-grade plastic tray, powder-coated steel frame stand
• Safety Compliance: Approved to EN71 European Toy Safety Standards
• Recommended User Age: Suitable for ages 3 years and above
• Included Accessories: Blue water-resistant fabric cover

Easy Assembly and Storage

The Hexacle Tuff Tray features a lightning-fast 60-second assembly system that requires absolutely no tools or hardware. The intuitive interlocking framework slots securely together in seconds, allowing busy early years staff to transition activities efficiently. When a play session concludes, the entire station can be disassembled just as quickly, collapsing flat to store neatly away in school utility cupboards or behind doors to optimize your classroom floor space.

Why Choose the Hexacle Play Range?

Hexacle stands at the forefront of intentional, safety-first play design, trusted by educational institutions and childcare practitioners nationwide. By selecting a genuine Hexacle platform over industrial builder alternatives, you ensure that your children are interacting with an EN71 safety-certified, hand-finished surface that is structurally reinforced, highly sustainable, and built to deliver years of reliable service.

Delivery

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