'Equipping Democracy'


Based in Northern Ireland, we are a group of designers, engineers and production specialists developing products for the global elections industries.Get in touch with us today about equipment requirements you have for upcoming elections.

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OBF
United Booth


Developed in conjunction with our American distributor, Inclusion Solutions, the OBF United Booth heralds the way for a new polling experience as machine voting is becoming used increasingly alongside paper voting in the US.Our new, single booth comprises a fabricated folding frame, composite work surface, lightweight privacy surround and, an optional, curtain surround.The United Booth can be deployed in both seated and standing positions and is fully ADA compliant. Further information is available in the link below.Illustration = OBF United Booth
UK Registered Design - 6369545

ASSISTED VOTING

AVTs


Our new range of card AVTs assist Blind & Partially Sighted voters to vote accurately whilst unaccompanied in the booth.This product is intended for single day use only & can be recycled at the close of polls.Poll clerks or voters can best choose how they use this product, by removing all of the perforated windows before use, or removing them sequentially as they cast their vote.Our AVTs are available in a 20 candidate format and can be cut down for use on polling day.Based on demand, our AVTs may have a manufacturing lead-time, so please contact us to discuss your requirement in good time.

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Voter Privacy

Universal
Curtain Kit


Our new Universal Curtain Kit provides users with complete privacy when casting their vote, behind OBF branded drapes.The kit, available in options for 1,2 & 4 off compartments, consists of moulded corner junctions that attach to the booth, a lightweight aluminium curtain rail, and fireproof, lightweight fabric curtains which are tied off to the uprights.The kit can be assembled onto the booth without the need for any tools, nor for poll staff to work above their head.Our kit is also suitable for use with some existing 4-person booths already on the market.UK Registered Design - 6349728

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Lighting Products

LED Booth
Lights


Our most popular clip-on lighting product has 28 LED Lights providing in-booth brightness with 3 adjustable settings. The flexible gooseneck cable provides a full range of directional positioning.The units have a non-slip clamp, allowing you to clip them to most surfaces. They are powered by batteries, with no need to be restricted by a trailing plug lead.We have a limited stock available for the upcoming UK Local Elections. Please send us an email for details.

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COMING SOON

Polling
Booths


Introducing our new Zig-Zag Voting Booth. A foldable product with telescopic legs, which can be used by up to four voters simultaneously.This staggered 'face to face' design offers improved voter privacy, with a full range of accessories such as lighting & curtain systems also being developed.Two end gables provide flexibility for the display of instructional information within the Polling Station.
Shelves set at standing height of 950mm with easy, on-site adjustment to a seated height of 760mm for accessible use.
UK Registered Design - 6328756

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Ballot collection

Ballot
Boxes


We provide a range of ballot box options in capacities of ~40L, 50L & 85L manufactured from durable polymers, and tested to the relevant regulatory compliance standards.All four sides of the box, plus the integral postal slot & flap within the lid, can be secured with tamper-evident zip-tie seals. Boxes can stack safely when in use, and are tapered for nested storage between polls.Customised colours, castors (for larger sizes), and screen-printed branding or decals are also available as optional extras.

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bespoke development

Custom
Equipment


We recognise the uniqueness of each electoral jurisdiction and understand that your individual project requirements may differ from available, off-the-shelf equipment.As your design partner, we work with you to develop a product that will meet your specific needs.Be it containers for ballots, voting compartments, or higher volume single-use components, we use our design processes and supply chain partners to meet those needs.Illustration = OBF TURRET Range
UK Registered Design - 6323570

Get in touch...


If you'd like to speak with us about any of the products or services we offer, please drop us a message via our contact form, or the email button below, and one of our team will be in touch.


OBF Equipment Ltd
1A Bay Road Business Park
Derry City
N. Ireland. BT48 7SH.
Tel: +44(0)28 7187 6207

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