Roundabouts

Every playground should have at least one item of play equipment that spins in a circle. Children can never get enough of fast spinning. They are fascinated by getting a roundabout going with their own arm strength and a little shifting of weight, and by finding out how fast it turns and how long it keeps going on its own. And because they come together as they do it, they share the feeling of speed, freedom and adventure.

TÜV-certified play equipment

Our play equipment is TÜV-certified and meets the requirements of the European playground standard DIN EN 1176.

Prequalified in the HPQR

Our evidence of suitability for public procurement procedures has been verified and is filed in the prequalification register.

Delivery time of three to six weeks

Slewing ring and spinning top in three to four weeks, the roundabout with circular bench in four to six weeks. The exact details are shown for each product.

3 products

espas Exklusiv Karussell mit Rundbank, anthrazit

espas carousel with circular bench

From 3.478,37 €

espas exclusive slewing ring

From 2.362,15 €

espas spinning top

3.638,12 €

Roundabout with yellow circular bench and red railing on a lawn

Roundabout, slewing ring and spinning top

There are three spinning units to choose from, and they differ in how the children ride.

The roundabout with circular bench is a seated roundabout for up to eight children, recommended from the age of two. In the centre is a fixed disc: holding on to it, the children set the roundabout in motion themselves and decide the speed. It is not intended for under-3s nurseries; for the youngest children there is our play equipment for toddlers.

The slewing ring is a standing roundabout: a flat turntable with two grab bars, for four children from the age of four. Here the children try out how fast the platform can be made to move, how much force they need for it and how long it keeps turning on its own.

The spinning top has four seats, is around 150 centimetres high and is recommended from the age of three. To make it spin, the children have to work together.

By pushing and riding, children train their balance, coordination and strength, and because they play together as they do so, they learn along the way to coordinate with one another and to show consideration for others.

Slewing ring made of hot-dip galvanised steel with two crossed handlebars

Material, area and foundations

The roundabout with circular bench and the slewing ring are made of hot-dip galvanised steel, the spinning top of powder-coated steel. The roundabout also has HDPE boards and cover caps made of recycled, UV-resistant polyethylene.

What counts for planning is the circular impact area: 590 centimetres in diameter for the roundabout with circular bench, 580 for the slewing ring and 500 for the spinning top. The free height of fall is under one metre for all three. Which ground the area needs is shown by our safety surfacing calculation, and you will find suitable tiles under Safety surfacing.

The units are anchored in a foundation of 100 by 100 by 50 centimetres for the roundabout and the slewing ring and of 80 by 80 by 60 centimetres for the spinning top. We give a guarantee of 15 years on hot-dip galvanised metal parts and of two years on moving parts against material and manufacturing defects.

Four versions to choose from

We supply the roundabout with circular bench and the slewing ring hot-dip galvanised or powder-coated in red, anthracite or brown. You choose the version directly on the product page, where you can also request a free quotation.

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Frequently asked questions

What safety requirements apply to roundabouts?

In addition to the general part of the playground standard DIN EN 1176, roundabouts are covered by a separate Part 5 with additional safety requirements and test procedures. According to the data sheet, our roundabout with circular bench is tested and manufactured to EN 1176-1 and EN 1176-5, and our play equipment is TÜV-certified. A clear space of at least 2.00 metres must be left around a roundabout, and 3.00 metres around a turntable, in each case free of obstacles.

How do the roundabout, slewing ring and spinning top differ?

On the roundabout with circular bench the children sit, on the slewing ring they stand, and they can only get the spinning top going together. The roundabout is recommended for up to eight children from the age of two, the slewing ring for four children from the age of four, and the spinning top with its four seats from the age of three.

Do spinning units need safety surfacing?

Yes, the ground in the impact area of a roundabout must be impact-absorbing, as described by the German Statutory Accident Insurance in its information on outdoor play spaces. The free height of fall is under one metre for all three units. For the roundabout with circular bench, the data sheet specifies around 28 square metres of safety surfacing. Which types of ground are permitted is shown on our page on the safety surfacing calculation.

How much space does a spinning unit need?

The impact area is circular and measures 590 centimetres in diameter for the roundabout with circular bench, 580 for the slewing ring and 500 for the spinning top. A clear space of at least 2.00 metres must be left around the unit, or 3.00 metres for a turntable, as stated by the German Statutory Accident Insurance.

Which unit is suitable for a nursery or an under-3s nursery?

According to the data sheet, the roundabout with circular bench is intended for childcare centres, but not for under-3s nurseries. The spinning top is recommended from the age of three, the slewing ring from the age of four. For under-3s, we offer separate play equipment for toddlers.

Made with Experience and Care

With experience, craftsmanship and attention to detail: In Kassel, we manufacture many components for our playground equipment ourselves. For thoughtfully designed playground solutions.

Simple structure

All play equipment is largely pre-assembled and only needs to be assembled and installed on site.

Made in Germany

espas produces the components in its own factory in Kassel, thus securing jobs in Germany since 2005.

Short delivery routes

Our location in Kassel is centrally situated in Germany. From here, we coordinate the delivery of our playground equipment.

Affordable top quality

Through a controlled purchasing and production process, we achieve low prices with top quality.