Playground Equipment Free Standing Gear Panel with Posts -- designed for ages 2-12. This freestanding panel features interlocking gears that children turn by hand, watching how rotating one cog drives the others. Teaches basic mechanical concepts through hands-on play. Steel posts with polyethylene gear components. Meets ASTM F1487 and CPSC #325 safety standards.

BEST FOR: I'd recommend the Gear Panel for schools and STEM-focused play areas. Kids get a hands-on lesson in how gears work without realizing they are learning. It holds the attention of preschoolers and elementary-age children equally well.

At a Glance

• Freestanding gear activity panel for ages 2-12
• Interlocking rotating cogs teach mechanical concepts
• Hands-on STEM learning through play
• Powder-coated steel posts with polyethylene gear components
• Ground-level activity -- no fall height concerns
• No dedicated use zone required
• Available in Primary, Neutral, and Custom color schemes
• Meets ASTM F1487 and CPSC #325 safety standards
• Professional installation available through NJ Swingsets

What Makes the Playground Equipment Free Standing Gear Panel with Posts Stand Out?

The Playground Equipment Free Standing Gear Panel with Posts is one of those components that makes kids stop and think. They grab a gear, turn it, and watch every other gear on the panel respond. That moment when a child figures out why the gears next to each other spin in opposite directions -- that is real learning happening on a playground. I have seen 4-year-olds spend 15 minutes straight working the gears, which is a long time for a preschooler to focus on one thing.

The panel stands on its own posts, so you can place it wherever it makes sense in your layout. It pairs well with other activity panels to create a learning zone within a larger playground. The polyethylene gears are molded to last through years of turning, and the powder-coated steel posts handle outdoor conditions without rusting. If you are building a playground with a STEM or educational focus, this is a natural fit. Call us at 201-670-4000.

CAPACITY: Contact for details, ages 2-12 Years.

MATERIALS: Powder-coated steel posts with polyethylene plastic components.

CERTIFICATIONS: ASTM F1487 and CPSC Guidelines #325 compliant.

Specifications

• Model: PFS005
• Category: Commercial Playgrounds
• Age Range: 2-12 Years
• Capacity: Contact for details
• Materials: Powder-coated steel posts with polyethylene plastic components
• Certifications: ASTM F1487, CPSC Guidelines #325

Shipping & Installation

Shipping and professional installation are quoted separately. Contact NJ Swingsets & Playgrounds for a complete quote including delivery and installation. We are located in Midland Park, NJ and provide installation services in New Jersey, parts of New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Nationwide shipping available.