From Japan’s patapata boards to the beloved train station Split Flap at 30th Street Station in Philly, travelers fondly recall the ritual of watching departure and arrival times flip into place. Now, after decades of going digital, the vintage mechanical airport flip board is making a comeback as a custom departure board.
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The Oat Foundry 7 Row x 168 Column Split Flap at the Kendall Center in Boston cycles through the local transit schedule.
Split Flap Departure Boards
Functionality & Use
With Split Flap departure boards, airports and train stations are investing in experience. Oat Foundry Split Flaps most closely match the vintage airport display boards in scale, durability, and legibility.
Here’s why our boards are best suited for displaying transit information:
- Truly mechanical Split Flaps that run on fully electric gears
- 2.5” ADA-Compliant text height and 6” module height
- Secure digital updates, with free lifetime access to Oat Foundry’s Portal for content scheduling, project-specific integrations, and API access
- Decades of use; our in-house Split Flap was tested for 50+ million rotations, which is equivalent to 250 years of simulated use
Check out this video in which our Senior Sales Representative, Colleen, counts down to the 50 millionth rotation live.
SIZES
Scale and Styles for Airports and Train Stations
Dimensions
Customize to the overall square footage of an airport or train station.
Each module:
6 in (height),
2.9 in (width),
5 in (depth)
Installation Styles
Our airport flip boards can be recessed, suspended, and much more.
100+ Configurations
Talk to our sales team to learn about custom installations.
FINISHES
Create your custom Split Flap departure board with:
Frame Color
Our standard frame color is classic black powder-coated sheet metal. We also offer custom powder coating in RAL colors and custom Pantone matching.
Color Flaps
Each module (pixel) features 50 alphanumeric flaps. Swap out characters for vibrant custom-color flaps on your airport flip board.
Languages and Fonts
Style an old-style airport departure board for a vintage-inspired terminal or analog lounge with languages and custom fonts.
Symbols, Logos, and Icons
Add flaps with custom symbols, logos, and icons to localize your Split Flap or to match an airline brand.
SOFTWARE
Content Management System
Cost & Subscriptions
Included with Split Flap purchase.
No monthly or annual fees.
Connectivity
An Ethernet connection is requested for Split Flap installations. The CMS is cloud-based.
Single Sign-on (SSO)
Available upon request.
Users & Permissions
Add multiple users across four different levels of permissions.
API
Optional
Use our API to connect and design your own features or connect a data source.
Features
– Scheduling one-time and recurring sequences
– Instant-send ay any time
– Access to a library of Oat Foundry’s curated content
– 30+ animation options
CERTIFICATIONS
Our Signage Standards
USE CASES
Using Split Flap Departure Boards
In an airport or train station terminal, lounge, or arrivals hall, an Oat Foundry Split Flap cuts through the digital noise with mechanical motion and subtle sensory sound. Go above and beyond just transit data, as our custom departure boards can be customized to orchestrate an entire experiential experience, as seen at:
- Sweetgreen at Grand Central Station
- Experiential Pop-Up for Air France
- Experiential Pop-Up for Delta
- The Irish Exit at Moynihan Train Hall
- Marczyk Fine Foods at the Denver International Airport
- Beef & Liberty at the Hong Kong International Airport
A Split Flap display from Oat Foundry can do more than serve as an information board or wayfinding tool. Scroll down to see a few examples of practical applications for airports, train stations, cruise ships, and transit halls.
Airport Message Boards
We’ve found that custom departure boards are an exceptional entry point within transit hall entrances. Our custom API can display everything from transit data to local city trivia and traveler recommendations.
The Oat Foundry 21 Row x 40 Column Split Flap at the Nespresso Flagship in NYC is a custom-branded message-and-pixel-art wall.
Achieving Sustainable Design
As many architects and designers know, digital displays burn through a lot of energy and run hot. Our Split Flaps run on low power, making them sustainable and eco-friendly departure boards. Learn more here.
Two Oat Foundry 4 Row x 40 Column Split Flaps at The Irish Exit at Penn Station rotate between train schedules and brand messaging.
Train or Airport Lounge Signage
A branded Split Flap is the perfect companion to the airport or train member’s lounge. Rotate through members-only perks and brand messaging. Add integrations to rotate through schedules, weather updates, and sports scores, all displayed on a vintage departure board.
An Oat Foundry 3 Row x 15 Column Split Flap was used for an Air France airline-themed activation.
Terminal Menu Signage
With airports and train stations integrating more mixed-use spaces than ever before, Oat Foundry Split Flap airport display boards have been used everywhere from a commuter pub at Moynihan Train Station to the menu of a burger joint in Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport.
The Oat Foundry 5 Row x 32 Column Split Flap at Beef & Liberty at the Hong Kong International Airport is interactive menu signage.
Terminal Retail Signage
A vintage departure board with a modern interface is digitally updated. Use our secure Portal to share everything from in-store product recommendations to departing flights, important airport messaging, and even ad space.
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas has a custom large-scale Split Flap installation.
Terminal or Baggage Claim Installations
Introduce an analog aesthetic with a reimagined version of the old-style airport departure board. Split Flap can be transformed into a kinetic installation best used in high-traffic areas such as arrivals and baggage claim.
3 Row x 8 Column and 2 Row x 8 Column Split Flaps are integrated into John Pena’s art at the Pittsburgh International Airport baggage claim.
Let’s Put Your Wall in Motion
Split Flap transforms ordinary spaces into unforgettable experiences.
Book a demo today to learn how to build a display as unique as your brand.
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