Despite the many technological advances in the ride manufacturing industry, simple carousels and merry go rounds remain popular amusement park rides (купить аттракционы для парка), with many parks opting to invest in multiple different designs to keep visitors entertained. Compared to more thrilling wild rides like rollercoasters, pirate ships, and drop towers, carousels are relatively cheap and easy to install in just about any location, including malls, indoor entertainment venues, and outdoor carnivals.
The construction and operating mechanism of carousel rides （Аттракцион карусель купить） are very simple. The rides consist of a rotating circular platform containing several seats, which are traditionally shaped in the form of horses or unicorns, but designs with other types of animals are now widely available. As well as rotating with the platform, to simulate galloping, the horse-shaped seats also move up and down. Most carousel rides have integrated sound systems in the central pillar, which boom out enchanting music as the riders go around.
When it comes to some of the world’s most famous carousels, the House on the Rock in Wisconsin contains the largest design featuring over 260 different carousel animals and 20,000+ lights. Meanwhile, the Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America is one of the world’s tallest at 30 meters. The oldest carousel dates back to 1780 and can be viewed at a park in Germany.
In the past, carousels were powered by steam engines while today’s merry go rounds are largely powered by electric motors. The advantage of electric motors is less environmental pollution, greater reliability, less noise, and better speed control. Today’s models also feature LED lights that consume little power and don’t get hot.
Some of the parameters to pay attention to when comparing different carousel rides for sale include rider capacity, power requirements, height, running time, speed, diameter, motor type, construction material, and finishing coating. The cost of fairground carousel rides varies greatly with some of the most expensive models being those with extra-large diameters and multi-tier platforms. Amusement park owners can often save money by checking out the used ride marketplace. Many used merry go rides for sales are professionally refurbished and operate like a new model despite costing significantly less. Carousel prices online tend to be lower than those found locally as online buyers have the benefit of exploring the global amusement park ride marketplace.