The 19F in Action
Introducing the 19F
Palmer Hamilton designed the 19F specifically for the demands of the K through 12 school cafeteria, where every minute of a lunch period counts and every square foot of storage space matters. This mobile folding cafeteria table with benches brings integrated seating, field-adjustable height, and industry-leading compact storage to the lunchrooms, multipurpose rooms, and breakrooms where students and staff gather every day. When you choose the 19F, you are choosing a school cafeteria bench table built by people who understand what it takes to keep a lunchroom running.
Product Description
The 19F is one of the easiest to operate folding cafeteria tables with benches on the market. The Lift Assist System™ uses compression springs to provide smooth, controlled folding and unfolding so a single staff member can safely deploy or store the table in seconds without strain. Field-adjustable height settings at 27 inches, 29 inches, and 30 inches, giving facilities teams the freedom to adapt the same table for pre-K classrooms, middle school lunchrooms, and adult breakrooms.
What sets the 19F apart from alternatives is a combination of patented engineering you will not find bundled together anywhere else in the mobile cafeteria bench table category. The patented DoubleGuard® non-tip device guarantee safe rolling during transport for operator safety. The patented anti-glide legs prevent movement, maintaining stability even on uneven floors. Six tables nest together in less than a 5 foot by 8 foot storage footprint, an industry-leading result that frees up corridor and gymnasium space that competing lunchroom table systems cannot match. These folded tables clear a standard 7 foot doorway, so tables go where you need without modification.
The 19F is built to last. The tabletop and bench surfaces are constructed from three-quarter inch M3 industrial-grade 45-pound density particleboard covered in high-pressure laminate and sealed with Palmer Hamilton’s proprietary EdgeGuard™ sprayed-on polyurea edge treatment, a monolithic bond that is moisture-resistant, tamper-resistant, and free of the food traps. The powder-coated steel frame ships fully assembled and is backed by a 15-year manufacturer warranty. The 19F carries GREENGUARD Gold Certification and is UL Listed to UL Standard 2040, confirming that every table meets the most stringent indoor air quality and safety standards for the spaces where children learn and eat. Palmer Hamilton designs, engineers, and manufactures the 19F under one roof in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, because the lunchrooms where students grow deserve furniture made with that level of care and accountability. Do More with Your Space™.
Benefits
Seat More Students Without the Chair Clutter
Full-length integrated bench seating places more students per linear foot than chair-based layouts, eliminating loose chairs that create traffic hazards and slow the transition between lunch periods. Staff spend less time managing the room and more time supporting the students in it.
Reclaim Your Storage Space
Six 19F tables nest together in less than a 5 foot by 8 foot footprint, freeing hallways, gymnasiums, and storage rooms for the activities that matter. The folded profile clears standard 7 foot doorways without modification, so the table goes where you need it every time.
Protect Your District’s Investment
The EdgeGuard™ polyurea edge treatment resists moisture and impact damage, keeping surfaces sanitary. Backed by a 15-year manufacturer warranty and proudly made in the USA.
Features
Lift Assist System™
Compression springs inside the frame provide significant lift assistance when raising the table into folded storage position and control the rate of descent when deploying it for use. The result is smooth, safe, single-operator fold and unfold in seconds, reducing custodial labor.
EdgeGuard™ Sprayed Polyurea Edge
Palmer Hamilton’s proprietary EdgeGuard™ treatment is a sprayed-on, monolithic polyurea seal applied directly to the three-quarter inch M3 industrial-grade particleboard core. The bond is moisture-resistant and tamper-resistant, keeping the surface sealed and intact through years of high-traffic daily use.
Patented Anti-Glide Legs
Palmer Hamilton’s patented anti-glide leg system prevents table movement and rocking during use, maintaining a stable dining surface even on floors that are not perfectly level. Non-marking, non-skid rubber end caps on the seat columns add floor protection and further stability so students can eat without the table shifting underfoot.
