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Alto 2

Formetiq Alto 2 back-to-back height adjustable standing bench

Twin motor height adjustable back-to-back bench desk

The Alto 2 bench includes all the premium features of the Alto 2 single desk to offer a leading back-to-back bench design, including fast height adjustment, programmable controls and advanced anti-collision technology with adjustable sensitivity.

The addition of optional universal screen brackets and adjustable central cable tray make this bench an ideal solution for modern workplace environments where more and more staff are requesting standing desk arrangements.

Alto 2 bench desk frame is available in black and white.

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Designed to fit you

Alto 2 bench desk frames, with cross beams for extra stability, can be adjusted to hold a range of desktop sizes and styles:

Width: 1100-1900 mm
Depth: 700/800 mm

Formetiq offer a range of desktop sizes and finishes (see below) and three styles: straight back, scoop back and with a centred cable port cutout.

Formetiq Alto 2 height adjustable bench frame
Alto 2 desk frame
Formetiq Alto 2 3 stage height adjustable desk
Alto 2 holeless square column legs

Fast and quiet height adjustment

The 3 holeless square columns can hold a maximum load of 125kg. The twin motors offer smooth height adjustment with no juddering at 38mm/s. The ultra quiet motor design is lower than 50dB which means you won’t disturb your colleagues when it’s time to move!

Height range: 580-1230 mm

The integrated cable tidy tray keeps power cables out of sight.

Advanced anti-collision with adjustable sensitivity

The built-in anti-collision system prevents contact with objects beneath desk during height adjustment. If an obstacle is detected the motor stops and reverses. The sensitivity of the detection can be easily adjusted to suit your workspace.

Anti-collision height adjustment safety system
Alto 2 anti-collision with adjustable sensitivity

Formetiq Alto 2 programmable height adjustable desk controls
Alto 2 programmable desk controls

Take control

The programmable control panel includes 3 height memory presets, digital height display and a timer function which can be set to remind you when it’s time to sit or stand!

Divider screen brackets option

Make use of the universal screen brackets to fit a fabric divider screen between the two desktops. These simple to install brackets accommodate screens between 12-42mm thick.

Formetiq Alto 2 universal screen brackets
Alto 2 universal divider screen brackets
Formetiq Alto 2 central high capacity cable tray
Alto 2 adjustable central cable tray

Adjustable cable tray option

This ample metal cable tray (D230 x H80 mm), fixed in the centre of the desk frame, will easily hold any power and data cables, underdesk power supplies, routers and data hubs.

Make use of the Metalicon Linx cable spine to manage the cable route from floor to tray or tray to desktop.

Complete cable management

Use Metalicon cable trays, and cable spines to create complete cable management from floor / wall to desktop.

Formetiq Alto 2 complete cable management
Alto 2 cable management

Desktop sizes

WidthDepth
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1600mm700mm
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Desktop finishes

Desktops come in 12 different MFC finish options:

White MFC Desktop
White
Stone Grey MFC Desktop
Stone Grey
Clay Grey MFC Desktop
Clay Grey
Graphite Grey MFC Desktop
Graphite Grey
Anthracite Grey MFC Desktop
Anthracite Grey
Black
Urban Oak MFC Desktop
Urban Oak
Sand Oak MFC Desktop
Sand Oak
Craft Oak MFC Desktop
Craft Oak
Walnut MFC Desktop
Walnut
Maple MFC Desktop
Maple
Concrete MFC Desktop
Concrete
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Alto 2 bench desk comes with a Type G (UK) power cable as standard. Type E (French) or F (Schuko) power cables are available.

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