Product Specification

FORNO Signature Chair

Steel Tube Seating — Model FC-01 · Rev C · 2026-05-31

800 mm 460 mm SH 420 mm depth 500 mm Ø25.4 × 2.0 mm FORNO · FC-01 REV C · SCALE 1:10

Fig. 1 — Side elevation · Scale 1:10 · Units: mm

Model FC-01
Overall H × W × D 800 × 500 × 560 mm
Seat Height 460 mm
Weight 8.4 kg
Frame Material CR Steel, EN 10305-3
Finish Options 3 options
Seat / Back Material Woven PVC Strap
Lead Time 8–12 weeks
MOQ 20 units
Certification EN 1022:2018 · BS 4875

1. Frame Geometry

1.1 Main Frame Tubes

Tube ID OD (mm) Wall (mm) Grade Length (mm) Angle (°) End Prep
T1 — Front Leg LH 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 233 90 (vertical) Square cut, deburr
T1 — Front Leg RH 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 233 90 (vertical) Square cut, deburr
T2 — Rear Leg LH 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 365 (centre-line) 82 (slight rear rake) Square cut, deburr
T2 — Rear Leg RH 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 365 (centre-line) 82 (slight rear rake) Square cut, deburr
T3 — Seat Front Rail 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 480 0 (horizontal) Square cut, deburr
T4 — Seat Side Rail LH/RH 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 400 0 (horizontal) Square cut, deburr
T5 — Back Post LH/RH 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 372 97 (slight backward lean) Square cut, deburr
T6 — Back Top Rail 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 200 0 (horizontal) Square cut, deburr
T7 — Back Mid Rail 25.4 2.0 CR S235JR / EN 10305-3 E235 200 0 (horizontal) Square cut, deburr

1.2 Frame Joints

Joint Location Method Weld Type Penetration
J1 Seat front rail ↔ front legs Fillet weld, both sides MIG (GMAW), 0.8 mm wire, Ar/CO₂ Full penetration, ≤ 2 mm reinforcement
J2 Seat side rail ↔ front/rear legs Fillet weld, both sides MIG (GMAW), 0.8 mm wire, Ar/CO₂ Full penetration, ≤ 2 mm reinforcement
J3 Seat back rail ↔ rear legs Fillet weld, both sides MIG (GMAW), 0.8 mm wire, Ar/CO₂ Full penetration, ≤ 2 mm reinforcement
J4 Rear leg ↔ back post (continuation) Fillet weld, both sides MIG (GMAW), 0.8 mm wire, Ar/CO₂ Full penetration, ≤ 2 mm reinforcement
J5 Back top rail ↔ back posts Fillet weld, both sides MIG (GMAW), 0.8 mm wire, Ar/CO₂ Full penetration, ≤ 2 mm reinforcement
J6 Back mid rail ↔ back posts Fillet weld, both sides MIG (GMAW), 0.8 mm wire, Ar/CO₂ Full penetration, ≤ 2 mm reinforcement

All welds: grind flush after cooling. No visible spatter. Post-weld treatment required before finishing.

2. Seat & Back — Woven PVC Strap

2.1 Strap Specification

ParameterValue
Width25 mm
Thickness3.0 mm (± 0.2 mm)
MaterialPVC (polyvinyl chloride), UV-stabilised
Hardness (Shore A)75 ± 5
Color — TerracottaPantone 18-1452 TCX or equivalent
Color — OnyxPantone 19-0303 TCX or equivalent
Color — IvoryPantone 11-0103 TCX or equivalent
Weave patternPlain weave, 12 strands/inch minimum
Tensile strength≥ 600 N / 25 mm width
Elongation at break≤ 30%
Temperature range-20 °C to +60 °C

2.2 Strap Routing

PanelStrap CountSpacing (mm)Fastening
Seat6 horizontal35 mm c/cStainless steel staples, 16 mm wide
Backrest4 horizontal45 mm c/cStainless steel staples, 16 mm wide

2.3 Tensioning

Each strap tensioned to 120 N ± 10 N before stapling. Seat must not sag more than 15 mm under 100 kg point load. Backrest straps must not bow outward more than 10 mm from the plane of the back posts.

3. Finish Options

Finish Code Description Process Sample RAL
Matte Onyx FN-01 Deep matte black powder coat. Textured finish, Ra 3.2–6.3 µm. Sandblast SA 2.5 → zinc primer 20 µm → TGIC polyester top 60–80 µm → cure 180 °C × 15 min RAL 9005
Aged Brass FN-02 Warm satin brass PVD coating. Brushed directional finish. Sandblast SA 2.5 → Electroless nickel 15 µm → Brass PVD 1–3 µm → lacquer top 5 µm N/A (custom)
Raw Steel FN-03 Mill-scale oiled steel, no coating. Develops natural patina over time. As-welded + degrease → thin machine oil coating (prevention only, no finish) N/A

4. Dimensional Tolerances & QC

DimensionToleranceInspection Method
Overall height± 5 mmCalliper, flat surface
Seat height (SH)± 3 mmHeight gauge
Overall width± 3 mmCalliper
Overall depth± 5 mmCalliper
Tube OD± 0.1 mmMicrometer
Weld reinforcement≤ 2 mmDepth gauge
Angular deviation (legs)± 1°Angle finder
Weight per unit8.0–9.0 kgWeighing scale
Finish adhesionCross-cut tape test, 0 classificationEN ISO 2409
Load testNo failure at 200 kg static load for 30 sEN 1022:2018 Clause 6.4

4.1 QC Documentation Required

  • First article inspection (FAI) report per purchase order
  • Dimensional log (all critical dimensions recorded)
  • Weld quality log (visual + sampling NDT if ≥ 50 units/order)
  • Finish adhesion test record
  • Certificate of Conformity (CoC) per batch

5. Packaging & Logistics

5.1 Packaging

ParameterValue
Packing method2-up / 4-up bulk carton, interleaved with foam
Carton dims (2-up)580 × 540 × 900 mm
Gross weight (2-up)≤ 20 kg
Palletization20 cartons per EUR pallet (1200 × 800 mm)
Wrap3-layer stretch + top cardboard cap

5.2 Lead Times

QuantityLead Time
20 – 49 units10 – 12 weeks from PO
50 – 199 units8 – 10 weeks from PO
200+ units6 – 8 weeks from PO

Lead times are indicative and confirmed at PO. Customs, shipping, and European transit add 1–2 weeks.