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BY-65 Cafeteria Bench Table
Description
Maximum Seating in a Tight SpaceTight turns and cluttered aisles can be a problem in a cafeteria during high traffic times. The SICO® BY-65 bench seating system helps relieve this congestion by maximizing the space use and cutting down the amount of clutter in your food service area.
Efficient Space UtilizationA great choice for a table that maximizes space utilization both in use and in storage. Benches take up less room than chairs and because they stay in a fixed position, they keep aisles clear and the room tidy. Other table units are big and bulky and take up a lot of room to store. The SICO® BY-65 nests easily for compact storage – taking 50% less space than others. They’re convertible, too! Remove the bolts in the benches so wheelchairs can be rolled up to a table, or to allow traditional chairs to be used for events that require extra seating.
Cleaning is Fast and EasyWith an easy to operate flip up bench, the SICO® BY-65 unit makes floor cleanup easy, especially since you don’t have to move the entire unit. This will save your custodians time and save those hard earned school dollars on labor costs.
Performance PromiseThe SICO® BY-65 comes with a 15-Year Warranty and a Lifetime Warranty on welds.
Features & Benefits

![]() 1/2'' (1.3cm) Center Gravity Lock Bar |
![]() Two 7 Gauge Vertical Hinges |
![]() Floating Fold Torsion Bar |
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![]() Rigid Vinyl Backer Sheet |
![]() Aircraft Lock-Nuts |
![]() Tamper Proof Expansion Rivets / Solid MDF Core |
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- Flip-up Benches - The benches on a BY-65 flip up to cut cleaning time. Clean floors without moving the whole unit.
- Handicap Accessible - Benches remove for wheelchair accessibility. Removing two bolts allows any bench to be removed so wheelchairs can be rolled up to a table.
- Protective Neoprene Feet - Non-marring contact with floor prevents floor damage. Each foot contains a metal washer to prevent leg tubes from breaking through bottom.
- Chrome or Powder-coat Finished Legs/Frame - Finished for durability, appearance, and ease of cleaning.
- Swivel Casters – Tables roll quietly on 4" (100mm) casters. One person can easily roll and maneuver tables smoothly into service or storage. No need for table caddies. Non-marring casters protect the floor. Rugged locking casters keep table in place.
- Dual 14 Gauge Tube – Structural steel tube design provides great strength and durability with a stylish look. One piece unitized frame construction is sturdy and does not rely on tabletop for strength.
- Center Gravity Lock Bar - 1/2" (1.3cm) center gravity lock bar prevents anyone from raising center of table by sitting on the table end. Easily released from either side.
- High-pressure Laminate – Tough surface for added durability and long-term wear. Sanitary and easy-to-clean. A large variety of striking colors and patterns are available to fit any color scheme.
- SICO® ARMOR-EDGE® - The most durable edge available. Hermetically seals the tabletop and bench edges for sanitary purposes. Allows easy clean-up, including steam cleaning.
- Two 7 Gauge Vertical Hinges – Extra heavy self-cleaning hinges won’t trap food while providing additional strength, security and durability.
- Floating Fold Torsion Bar – The torsion bar assist system makes folding and unfolding tables fast and easy. A more durable and long-lasting system than others. Lifting is effortless.
- Rigid Vinyl Backer Sheet – Applied to the underside of the tabletops for moisture control and easy cleanup (including gum removal), stain resistance and fantastic appearance. Far superior to all types of paper backers.
- Aircraft Lock-nuts – Superior construction lock-nuts are used at all pivot points. Nuts are tamper resistant and won’t loosen over time for increased safety.
- Tamper Proof Expansion Rivets – Fastens tabletop firmly to the frame and won't work loose like ordinary screws.
- Solid MDF Core - Laminate tops are made with extremely durable ¾" MDF core material that is stronger than plywood or particle board, lightweight, and resists warping.
- Serial Numbers - Permanently marked for easy identification.
- Operating Instructions - Attached to every table for convenience.
- Compact Storage - SICO® BY-65’s nest for compact storage, taking 50% less space than some other brands.
- Bench Table Load – Solid wood core is 1-1/16" (2.7cm) thick, supporting up to 1,000lb. (454kg) center load.
- Steel Protection - When folded, table is surrounded by steel for protection from damage in stored position.
- Seating Capacity
- Provides increased seating per square foot of floor space.
- A 12' (3658mm) SICO® BY-65 can seat up to 20 elementary age children, maximizing space use.
- Reduce turns in food service areas.
- Benches are the same lengths as the top; competitors units have reduced capacity because their benches are significantly shorter than the top.
- Warranty – Protected by a 15-Year Warranty on components, with a Lifetime Warranty on welds.
Specifications
| SIZES | NUMBER OF SEATS | SEATING SPACE PER PERSON |
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| Children | Adults | Children | Adults | |
| 12-FOOT (3658mm) |
20 | 16 | 14 1/2" (368mm) |
18" (458mm) |
| 10-FOOT (3048mm) |
16 | 12 | 15" (381mm) |
20" (508mm) |
| 8-FOOT (2438mm) |
12 | 8 | 16" (406mm) |
24" (610mm) |
| Top Dimensions & Seating Capacity | Top Heights | Storage Dimensions single unit L" x W" | Weight | |
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| BY65 Rectangle | ||||
| 8'Lx30"W (244cm x 76cm) (Seats 12 children/8 adults | 27" (69cm), 29" (74cm), 32" (81cm) | 31-1/2"Lx42-1/2"W (80cm x 108cm) | 209 lbs / 95kg | |
| 10'Lx30"W (305cm x 76cm) Seats 16 children/12 adults | 27" (69cm), 29" (74cm) | 31-1/2"Lx42-1/2"W (80cm x 108cm) | 241 lbs / 109kg | |
| 12'Lx30"W (366cm x 76cm) Seats 20 children/16 adults | 27" (69cm), 29" (74cm), 32" (81cm) | 34-1/2"Lx42-1/2"W (80cm x 108cm) | 268 lbs / 122kg | |
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BY-65 Table Color Options
SICO offers you many tabletop laminates, powdercoat frame and table edging choices.
Standard Laminate Table Top Colors
Tough high-pressure laminate tabletops meet NEMA specifications for durability and wearability. Laminate tops are textured to better hold table cloths. Other custom colors available not listed below.
Select your (Laminate Top) selection below.
Metal Table Leg Finish
Table legs are standard hexavalent nickle chrome plated for appearance, ease of cleaning and durability. Optional colorful powder-coat finishes also available.
Legs are designed to take hard everyday use and still remain professional-looking for years.
Select your (Table Leg Finish) selection below.
SICO® ARMOR-EDGE®
The added strength of the patented SICO® ARMOR-EDGE® used on table tops provides an incredibly tough edge to take hard everyday abuse without damage. This edge treatment has a proven track record for long term durability.
Hermetically seals table edge for sanitary purposes and moisture resistance for longer life. No cracks or seams to trap food.
Select your (Armor Edge) selection below.
Instructional Video
Demonstration video of the SICO® BY-65 Table













