Compare Stanchion Base Options and Compatible Products
Start with how your queue needs to function: portable placement or planned floor mounting. Then explore the base styles available across compatible Visiontron stanchions to find the combination that fits your space, traffic and layout needs.
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Base availability varies by stanchion model. Each base section shows the compatible products and how the base is supplied.
Post Footprint: 2.5"; Floor Mounting Plate: 5.5" diameter × 3/16" high, plus screw height (not included)
Permanent established queue
Fixed mount
Position does not change
Best all-purpose
Field Shots
See our Premium Cast Iron Portable Bases in real-world settings and explore how they could work in your space.
PORTABLE BASE
Premium Cast Iron Sloped Base
A durable, premium base for high-traffic spaces and changing queue layouts.
Base specifications
Base Diameter
14"
Base Weight
18 lb
Key features
30 lb upgrade
RETRACTA-WHEEL option
EVERstraight® Technology
Integrated Floor Protectors
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Construction
An 18 lb cast-iron sloped base built around EVERstraight® self-straightening technology. 12 lb for PRIME HD Series.
Standout engineering
The broadest upgrade path: 30 lb heavy baseweight, Weather-Protect coating and concealed RETRACTA-WHEEL.
Specifications
18 lb standard cast-iron base
Optional 30 lb heavy baseweight
EVERstraight® alignment technology
Optional Weather-Protect coating
Optional concealed RETRACTA-WHEEL
Comes standard with premium features and some pretty sweet upgrade options.Exclusive hidden wheel design is our stanchion's super power.Technical details make the difference. Innovative, self-straightening technology keeps posts upright and prevents leaning.
A durable, premium base for high-traffic, Classic Post & Rope queues.
Base specifications
Base Diameter
14"
Base Weight
17 lb
Key features
RETRACTA-WHEEL option
EVERstraight® Technology
Integrated Floor Protectors
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Construction
An 17 lb cast-iron sloped base built around EVERstraight® self-straightening technology.
Standout engineering
The broadest upgrade path: Concealed RETRACTA-WHEEL.
Specifications
EVERstraight® alignment technology
Optional Weather-Protect coating
Optional concealed RETRACTA-WHEEL
Exclusive hidden wheel design is our stanchion's super power.Technical details make the difference.Innovative, self-straightening technology keeps posts upright and prevents leaning.
A lower-profile cement-filled starting point for movable layouts and cost-conscious projects. Final pricing depends on the compatible stanchion configuration.
Base specifications
Base Diameter
14"
Base Weight
11.5 lb
Key features
Cement-filled
STAYstraight
Lower profile
Movable layout
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Construction
A lower-profile alternative to traditional cement-filled bases, engineered with our exclusive STAYstraight technology.
Standout engineering
A cost-conscious way to reduce the base profile while retaining the freedom of a portable layout. The complete stanchion configuration must be confirmed before pricing.
See our MAGNETIC Bases in real-world settings and explore how they could work in your space.
FLOOR-MOUNTED BASE
MAGNETIC Base Mount
Mounted stability for compatible finished floors where drilling is not desirable.
Base specifications
Base Plate Diameter
6"
Key features
VHB-adhered plate
No drilling
Removable post
Minimal profile
Impact absorption FLEX
More organized queueing
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Construction
A low-profile floor plate adhered with VHB tape on compatible surfaces, with epoxy and screw options.
Standout engineering
Neodymium magnets, centering and FLEX technology hold alignment and absorb impact.
Specifications
No drilling with VHB
Epoxy option
Three neodymium magnets
EZ360 alignment
FLEX impact absorption
Integrated alignment features ensure posts stay on the plate and don’t slide off while in use.Exclusive spring-loaded FLEX technology absorbs impact, so posts remain connected to floor plates.With EZ360, posts can easily rotate in any direction after installation–allowing you to align and realign your belts as needed.
See our patented MINI-SOCKET Bases in real-world settings and explore how they could work in your space.
FLOOR-MOUNTED BASE
MINI-SOCKET Base Mount
The cleanest architectural appearance with removable posts and floor-specific sockets.
Base specifications
Effective Footprint
2.5"
Key features
Removable post
Patented design
Baseless installation
Smallest possible footprint
More floorspace
Impact absorption FLEX
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Construction
A patented 15/16 in. socket system with 2 in. and 4 in. depths.
Standout engineering
Posts appear baseless, rotate 350 degrees and use FLEX impact technology.
Specifications
15/16 in. socket diameter
2 in. or 4 in. depths
2.5 in. floor footprint
350° rotation
Approximately 10° FLEX movement
Posts can easily rotate 350º, in almost any direction, after installation–allowing you to align and realign your belts as needed.Flush-mounted and more visually appealing on the floor surface when posts are removed than standard socketsExclusive spring-loaded FLEX technology absorbs impact and allows post to lean 10º in any direction to absorb impact.
See our FIXED Base mount solutIon in real-world settings and explore how they could work in your space.
FLOOR-MOUNTED BASE
FIXED Base Mount
A permanently established mounting option for locations that are not intended to change.
Base specifications
Post Footprint
2.5"
Floor Mounting Plate
5.5" diameter × 3/16" high, plus screw height (not included)
Key features
Fixed position
Permanent queue
Minimal footprint
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Construction
A steel post welded to a 5 in. diameter steel base and secured with three screws.
Standout engineering
The simplest mounted construction for a queue position that is intentionally permanent. Final pricing depends on the complete stanchion configuration and installation requirements.
Almost every base system can support change. The question is whether stanchions move freely, use planned removable points, or stay permanently fixed.
Need complete freedom of placement?
Portable bases move freely with no preinstalled mounting points.
Remove posts when the space changes use?
MAGNETIC, REMOVABLE and MINI-SOCKET® provide removable connections.
Is the location truly permanent?
Choose FIXED only when the position is not intended to change.
BASE SELECTION QUESTIONS
Stanchion Base FAQs
Answers to common questions about selecting, installing and reconfiguring stanchion bases.
What is the difference between portable and floor-mounted stanchion bases?⌄
Portable bases can be placed and moved without preinstalled mounting points. Floor-mounted bases use planned mounting locations to maintain cleaner, more consistent queue layouts and reduce movement as people touch or bump the posts.
Are all base styles available on every stanchion?⌄
No. Base compatibility varies by stanchion model. Flooring conditions, traffic, layout requirements and the way the base is supplied should all be confirmed before the final stanchion is specified.
Can a floor-mounted stanchion layout be reconfigured?⌄
Most floor-mounted options can be removed, rotated or reconfigured at planned mounting locations. The FIXED Base Mount is the only option intended to remain permanently installed.
Which stanchion base is permanently installed?⌄
The FIXED Base Mount is intended for permanent installation. Other floor-mounted options provide different ways to remove or reconfigure posts at planned locations.
Which base mount can be installed without drilling?⌄
The MAGNETIC Base Mount uses a VHB-adhered mounting plate and does not require drilling on compatible finished floors. Portable bases also require no preinstalled mounting points.
Which base is best for minimizing trip hazards?⌄
The MINI-SOCKET® Base Mount has no additional footprint beyond the post diameter, making it the smallest base option and the best choice for minimizing trip hazards.
When does a stanchion base need to be specified?⌄
MAGNETIC, MINI-SOCKET®, REMOVABLE and FIXED base mounts must be specified when ordering the compatible stanchion. Portable-base supply varies by product: some come standard, some are specified when ordering and some are available for separate purchase.
How do I choose the right stanchion base?⌄
Start with how the stanchions will be installed, then consider flooring, traffic level, wheeled traffic, layout changes, appearance and compatible stanchion models. Visiontron can confirm the appropriate base as part of the complete project specification.
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