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Chain and Pulley Materials Mover

By Pentagon

P-IC-MSW-CPMM

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Please note this product is not available to purchase online and requires installation by a Pentagon install team.

  • Enclosed overhead pulley design keeps moving parts visible, safe, and engaging for young users

  • Encourages teamwork and communication through collaborative material-moving play

  • Supports early STEM development by introducing real-world mechanics and cause-and-effect learning

  • Versatile play integration with sandpits, mud kitchens, water zones, and planting areas

  • Every installation is bespoke - speak to our team for a precise quote!

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An exciting chain and pulley system for outdoor play, the Chain and Pulley Materials Mover gives children a hands-on way to transport mud, sand and water while exploring how things work. Where will their next load travel?

Children can pull the smooth-running chain to send the suspended bucket along its overhead track, moving materials from one play zone to another. As they guide the bucket up and down through the vertical post, they begin to understand cause and effect, developing coordination and early scientific thinking through purposeful play.

Connect the Materials Mover to a mud kitchen, sandpit, planting area, construction zone or water source and watch children's ideas come to life. Working together, they can decide what to transport, where it needs to go and how to get it there, building communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills as they experiment.

With its enclosed pulley system keeping the mechanism safe and visible, this versatile outdoor play resource creates exciting opportunities for hands-on learning and collaborative play, bringing practical STEM experiences into the playground.

  • Size (L x H):  1570mm x 1550mm
  • Clear polycarbonate-fronted steel pulley enclosures (so you can see the inner workings!)
  • Nylon pulley wheels 
  • Finger Safe Play Chain

Guidance for use:

  • Must be used under teacher supervision only.
  • Must be Checked before each use to ensure correct operation 
  • Ensure Finger Blocking Plates are in place and all covers are fixed correctly 

Documents

Chain and Pulley Product Sheet.pdf

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