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How Do You Create The Best Industrial Workstation For Your Employees?

September 23, 2015

Heavy duty industrial workstations for your employees must include several parts if everyone in the building is to work efficiently during the day. You must include a cart, work bench and storage area for every employee, and there are supplies that may be combined to create the perfect workstation. You may run a small factory with just a few employees, but you need to give every employee the best equipment possible. This article explains how heavy duty work equipment will make your employees more productive.

#1: Provide Everyone With A Work Bench

A heavy duty work bench is absolutely necessary if you want your employees to be productive. Everyone must trust the tools they are expected to work with, and only heavy duty benches are useful to your employees. Your employees must feel that the bench will stand up to constant punishment, and the bench must be balanced properly. You cannot keep your employees safe with benches that will tip over at the first hint of a strong blow.

A heavy duty work bench must have storage space under the tabletop, and the storage space must be large enough for everything your employees are expected to use every year. The materials you give your employees may be stored under the bench, and the materials are easy to access in the future. The storage under the benches will free up space in other parts of the building, and workers rarely get up to look for something they need.

#2: Why Is A Heavy Duty Cart Necessary?

A heavy utility cart may be attached to any workbench, and you will improve the function of the bench with e cart. Employees who are expected to move their creations to other parts of the building may do so easily, and employees who must move around the building all day can detach their cart for easy movement.

A heavy duty utility cart can be moved anywhere in your facility at any time, and the cart itself will support a massive amount of weight. Your employees may bring heavy tools back to their workstations using these carts, or you large projects can be moved away from their workstations. Attaching a heavy duty utility cart to every workstation makes everyone’s job easier.

#3: Can Your Employees Do Work On A Utility Cart?

The heavy duty cart you provide to every employee can be used for small work projects in the building. An itinerant employee who moves around the building all day can get work done without sitting down, and work does not stop for a small job. The utility cart itself holds all the tools that are needed, the materials that are needed and provides a work space. Asking your employees to move around the building is wise, but no work will get done without a strong utility cart.

#4: Make Long Term Investments In Equipment

You purchase tools for your employees hoping that each tool will last a long time, and you must purchase work spaces in the same manner. A quality work space will last a long time, and you will not spend extra money on new work benches. Just one heavy duty bench or cart will see many employees out to retirement, and other benches will last longer than you do as a manager or owner.

The work tools and furniture you purchase for your facility must be as durable as possible. People work spaces are necessary for employees who are expected to work with tough materials every day, and you must provide the strongest possible work furniture. Employees who trust in their tools and furniture turn out great work, enjoy coming to work and never lack trust in your mission.

Heavy Duty Carts and Benches for Your Factory

September 5, 2015

A heavy duty cart will help itinerant workers in your factories get their work done, and a heavy duty work bench will assist workers who must adjust items produced in your plant on a daily basis. The setup for every work area is different, but you can make inroads with your employees by offering them the right work furniture.

#1: How Do Carts Help You?

A heavy duty utility cart helps itinerant workers in your office move their equipment from one station to another easily. The heavy equipment that is used in most factories today cannot be carried by hand, but the carts used in each plant will help get the job done faster. Wheeled carts are easier to push, and they may be pulled onto elevators throughout the building easily.

Employees must take equipment to other locations may use the carts to load equipment into their vehicles, and the carts will fold up for use at another location. Heavy duty utility carts help the few workers your company has who do specialized jobs, and their equipment is kept much safer on carts that prevent falls and breakage during the day.

#2: What Style Cart Do You Need?

The carts you use must be made in the style that is most beneficial for your business. There are carts made for use around the office only. Each cart has a flat top, and there is a storage area underneath the top. You may push the cart around the office quickly to hand out mail or other items. Heavier carts have bigger wheels, and the equipment may be strapped down to the cart.

Larger carts use baskets that hold your equipment safely, and you may attach support items for each piece of equipment to the cart. Items that use industrial gases may be strapped to the cart, and the cart becomes the home of the device it carries. A heavy duty utility cart will protect your expensive equipment while it is in use.

#3: Workbenches

A heavy duty work bench must be set up in every corner of a factory for workers to use at their discretion. Work benches allow for the bending and shaping of items that must be used in the manufacturing process, and each workbench should be made of a heavy grade steel. Heavy benches should be strong enough to take the constant hammering and damage that is required to shape products in your factories. Workers must have full confidence that the benches will hold up to the level of work done every day, and the benches must become mainstays on the factory floor.

#4: Shopping Wisely

Shopping for heavy duty carts and benches is a lengthy process. You will find many different items for sale that you might choose, but only the strongest items should find their way to your factory floor. Heavy steel must be the main ingredient in each item you purchase, and the utility carts must come with large wheels that make steering simple. You will protect your equipment and products with better benches and carts.

Labs, factories and plants require basic building materials that will help your employees get the job done every day. You send your employees onto the work floor every day with high expectations, but your employees also have high expectations of the equipment that they use too. You may improve the expectations of all your employees when you purchase a heavy duty cart or bench for their use. These items will become permanent fixtures on the shop floor, and employees will become accustomed to the reliability each piece of equipment provides.

The Necessity Of Laboratory Exhaust Fume Hoods

August 31, 2015

Laboratory exhaust fume hoods are necessary in all laboratories regardless of the experiments that are being conducted. Every person working in the lab must know they are safe from toxic fumes that may be created during an experiment, and the fume hoods must have a powerful fan that will clear the room in a matter of moments. A fume hood must be installed by a professional, and only special chemical fume hoods can be used in laboratories.

#1: Use The Right Hood

A chemical fume hood is completely different from the hood found in a kitchen, and you must request the right sort of hood before you continue with your installation. A professional installer can help you choose the right hood for your lab, and you must ask the installer where the hood should be placed.

The hood will be attached to a special conduit that leads the gases out of the building, or the hood may be attached to an incinerator that burns off dangerous gases. Special hoods are designed for use with incinerators, and your installer must attach the hood to the incinerator properly. Your lab cannot fill with toxic gases if the hood is in operation, and you can safely dispose of the gases.

#2: Remote Operation

The switch for the hood must be located in the lab, but there must be a separate hood located outside the lab for use by safety personnel. People in the lab may be overcome the fumes, but the hood can be turned on from a remote location. The panel inside the room helps lab workers choose the speed of the fan, the force of the fan and how open the duct is. A small amount of fumes may be disposed of using the lowest settings on the hood, but toxic gases that have built up must be eliminated using the very highest settings on the hood.

#3: How Do You Make Room For The Hood?

The hood you use in your lab must have its own space in the ceiling, and the hood must sit over the most volatile work area in the lab. Perform your most dangerous experiments directly under the hood, and ask your installer if the place where you keep those experiments is a good place for the hood. A wise installer will point you to the right location for the hood, and you may adjust the layout of your lab space accordingly.

#4: How Long Must They Last?

A chemical fume hood will last a very long time if it is cleaned and serviced properly. Every hood must be cleaned properly, and the services must be done on your fume hood every few months. The cleaning for the hood will include a complete adjustment, and there must be a report on the status of the hood. Every person who uses the hoods must have a record of the cleanings, and you should shut down experiments in the lab if the hood is every found to be lacking.

You can keep your laboratory much safer than normal with the use of just one hood, but every sensitive experiment location must have its own hood. The hoods for the lab must be purchased and installed from the same location, and you will benefit from service done by the same technician who did the initial installation. The lab cannot be completely safe without special hoods to pull out toxic gases, and you must consider how your staff will use the hoods when you are in an emergency situation. Proper procedures and equipment will help you run your lab safely and cleanly.

Working in Clean Environments

August 19, 2015

Do you have an application such as inspection of parts or assembly of optics that calls for a clean work environment free from airborne particulate matter? Laminar flow workstations are commonly used for Class 100 (ISO 5) applications that need a level of cleanliness corresponding to less than 100 particles of diameter greater than 0.5 micrometers per cubic foot of air. This type of clean environment is also ideal for the medical, pharmaceutical, electronics, food and industrial sectors for sterile manipulations, assembly of miniature mechanisms, production of optical components.

Laminar Airflow Workstations

Laminar flow workstations provide a source of clean filtered air that flows smoothly over the work area and then out, keeping the working area at the rated cleanliness level. These workstations come in a range of sizes from 24″ wide and 24″ high to as much as 96″ wide by 37″ high, and can be moved through standard-width doorways. The workstations will have:

a flow hood,
both electrostatic and HEPA 99.99% air filters,
micro-controlled low-speed air blowers,
integral lighting over the work area,
electrical outlets for equipment,
surfaces of stainless steel for easy cleaning, or polypropylene to avoid any possible contamination from rust.

The working area is enclosed at the sides to ensure guided airflow and to prevent the possibility of contaminating particles mixing in from the outside. The low blower speed prolongs the fan’s lifetime and also provides a quieter environment for the operator, with noise levels around 65 DBA. Electrical outlets, cable trays and tool drawers are integrated into a complete workstation for a broad spectrum of applications.

These are the basic types of laminar airflow workstations for clean environment applications.

Horizontal Flow Workstation

In a horizontal flow bench, the room air is pulled in from an opening on top of the laminar flow hood or below the work area platform and then prefiltered electrostatically. The air then moves to the rear of the bench and exits through HEPA filters that span the back of the workstation into the working area, after which the ultra-clean Class 100 air exits towards the front of the workstation, and past the operator. The laminar air flow is monitored, and any filter obstruction is reported to the operator. This horizontal flow bench design is intended for product protection.

Such a flow hood could also make an excellent tissue culture hood. Other clean bench applications could be for:

IV admixture preparation,
drug compounding,
plant cell culture,
media preparation,
pharmaceutical procedures,
electronics assembly.

Vertical Flow Workstation

A vertical flow bench design also has the room air pulled in from the top of the laminar flow hood where it is prefiltered electrostatically. In this case, the air then is pulled below through HEPA filters and flowed downward onto the working surface, exiting past the operator at the front. The intended use for this design is in applications that require clean environments and pose no hazard to the operator.

Polymerase Chain Reaction Workstations

Some laminar flow workstations have specialized enclosures that reduce the risk of sample contamination while performing polymerase chain reaction experiments. The constant positive pressure HEPA filtered air prevents airborne contaminants from entering into the work zone. The workstations are equipped with a built-in shortwave UV lamp to effectively decontaminate the work area between amplifications. Safety interlocks prevent operators from being exposed to UV radiation. However, keep in mind that these are not biological safety cabinets. They are designed to provide process protection only from potential airborne contaminants found in the laboratory space.

RDM: Quality, Durability and Cost-Efficiency Combined

August 12, 2015

You may have already heard a lot of good things about RDM and what we have to offer. And honestly, we are quite proud of what people are saying about us…

After all, not every industrial or lab furniture manufacturer out there is given the same accolades or accomplishments that our loyal clients have showered us with.

But come to think of it—what specific aspects makes RDM the real deal?

To answer: It’s because we are able to bring our current and future clients quality, durability and cost-efficiency.

Interested?

Let’s expound:

Durability

When it comes to durable furniture pieces—we are at the top of our game.

Our industrial and lab furniture are made of high-grade, high quality industrial materials, ranging from stainless steel, seasoned wood, and many other essentials. Moreover, we always make it a point that each part of our furniture pieces are fully welded, attached or connected together, to ensure greater durability and strength.

Do you need heavy duty carts? How about work tables for heavy duty applications? We have them all.

Quality

Through our over 37 years experience in the furniture industry, we have become even more versed with regards the ins and outs of manufacturing high quality lab and industrial furniture.

Our manufacturing procedures are designed to bring the utmost efficiency and usability. We have always made sure that our products undergo rigid and strict standards, in order to ensure that our customers get the highest quality they deserve. After all, you deserve nothing less.

Do you want custom furniture for your special needs? Do you want adjustable tables that will fit your specific height requirements? We’ll be more than glad to provide them for you.

Cost Efficiency

In light of our experience in the field—plus the durability and quality of our products—some people presume that our furniture prices and rates are over the roof.

In reality, that’s not the case…

Our aim has been always about providing people real furniture solutions—at reasonable rates. Accordingly, we take pride in putting our customers first before anything else. So, if you do business with us, you can be sure that you’ll be getting your money’s worth. You can rest assured of that.

So, do you need high quality and affordable lab and industrial furniture pieces? Just give us a call. We’ll be more than glad to help.

Money Saving Tips for Your Industrial Furniture Purchases

July 31, 2015

Let’s face it: Buying furniture can mean having to shell out a good amount of money. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t be smart about it.

Fact of the matter is: If you are strategic—you can actually save a lot of money on your industrial furniture pieces.

But how can we make that possible?

Here are the ways:

Tip #1: Be Clear With the Type of Furniture That You Need

There are many types of furniture out there. And chances are, you don’t really need to buy each and every one of them.

In order to know what specific furniture type can help you out—you need to have a clear idea on your needs first.

In other words, you need to know the specific benefits you are looking for.

So for example: Do you want an industrial furniture piece that you can use when working on drafts or reports? If so, then an adjustable table just might be what you need. Or do you need something to store your tools and equipment in? If so, then you can opt for steel or wooden cabinets (depending on your preference).

Tip #2: Know Your Budget

Having a clear and reasonable budget can help prevent you from overspending. Correlatively, this can also help you find the appropriate furniture pieces that you can actually afford.

Tip #3: Know Where (or From Whom) to Get Your Furniture Pieces From

There are different avenues and platforms that you can use to find the furniture piece that you need.

You can go the traditional route and directly visit furniture showrooms. Just remember to engage your “haggling mode” though, to ensure that you get the most out of your money.

If you want, you can also use the virtual platform to buy furniture. Yes—everything is online now—and that includes industrial furniture. But as always, you need to make sure that you’re dealing with a reputable seller, to avoid unwanted issues later on.

Tip #4: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions

If you’ve already found a seller, don’t immediately stop there.

If there are any questions hounding you—don’t hesitate to ask your seller for clarifications. After all, you owe it to yourself to ensure that you’re getting the most appropriate pieces.

What are the materials composing the furniture? What features does it have? Do you customize?

Whatever the question may be—don’t be afraid to ask your seller. This will ultimately help you find the appropriate furniture pieces to invest in, as well as those that can bring the most out of your buck.

Serious Signs That You Need New Furniture

July 21, 2015

Furniture is important to the efficiency of your workplace. As it is, you should be able to determine if your old furniture pieces are still up to par—or if it’s time for a change.

So, how do we know if we need new furniture?

Here are some signs to keep note of:

You Are Not Motivated to Work

When you are not motivated to work, chances are your productivity will take a beating as well. Accordingly, you need to make sure that your amenities (including your furniture) are able to give you that added “boost” for those long work hours ahead.

Tip: Invest in furniture pieces that are designed to help make you more efficient at work. Examples are height adjustable tables, ergonomic chairs and other related pieces. These can help make you and your co-workers more work-ready, and may help increase productivity at the same time.

Increasing Furniture Maintenance and Repair Costs

If you’re constantly bringing your furniture to the “furniture doctor” for repairs, then it might be high time to get new ones. After all, furniture expenses if you add them up—can be quite costly in the long run.

Tip: Make sure to get furniture pieces that are made of durable materials. A good example would be industrial furniture, a furniture type that’s made of industrial-grade materials. These pieces are designed to last—which means they can help you avoid those exorbitantly high furniture maintenance and repairs expenses.

You’re Uncomfortable

If you are just too uncomfortable, then you might want to consider sprucing up your furniture or even your workplace. Working in an uncomfortable work area has been found to have a negative impact on workers—and may even increase the risks for stress.

Tip: Find which particular aspect of your workplace is making you uncomfortable. Afterwards, find a way to turn things around. For example: Is your work table a bit too dilapidated? If so, then you might want to get it repaired, or you can invest in a table that can actually withstand the tasks that you are constantly undertaking.

Just remember though: Don’t invest in a particular furniture piece just because it looks good or it’s comfortable. Make sure that it’s durable and usable as well—for added feasibility and efficiency.

These are just some of the serious signs that you may need new furniture. It’s now up to you to decide if you want to do something about it or not.

5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Industrial Furniture

July 13, 2015

Are you planning to buy industrial furniture?

If so, then that would be a good idea. After all, this furniture type can bring a lot of benefits, ranging from durable materials, increased efficiency, feasibility and many others.

It is worthy to note, however, that buying industrial furniture isn’t really as easy as many presume. Furniture shopping has certain dos and don’ts—and if you want to be safe, then you need to actually keep them in mind.

Interested?

Here are some costly mistakes to avoid when buying industrial furniture:

Mistake #1: Not Doing Your Research First

If you want to find the right furniture pieces, then you need to actually have an idea on what you need. Otherwise, you might end up spending a lot of money on furniture pieces that won’t really bring you any good—and obviously, that’s not a good thing at all.

Try to determine what specific aspects of your work area need work on. Afterwards, try to see what specific furniture type can make it better. Do you want to make yourself more comfortable while working? If so, then an adjustable table might be a good idea. Or do you simply want something to get rid of the clutter lying all around? If so, then a good and sturdy cabinet just might do the trick.

Mistake #2: Not Having the Right Budget

Take note: Buying furniture is an investment. As it is, you need to make sure that you have enough finances to help you pick the right choice. Accordingly, this can help you avoid the problem of wanting a specific furniture piece so bad—but end up having to pass on it because you can’t afford it.

Mistake #3: Thinking Price is More Important than Quality

This is a common mistake that a lot of furniture buyers seem to commit.

Yes—price will always be an important consideration. However, you shouldn’t base your decision on price alone. You also need to make sure that the furniture you’re intending to buy actually has the qualities and attributes that you need. Otherwise, you might be spending a lot of money on repairs or maintenance later on. In effect, buying a cheaper, low-quality option might cost you a lot more in the long run.

Mistake #4: Not Looking for Different Options

There are many platforms available for your furniture needs. As it is, you should be prudent enough to see which specific option can bring the best benefits for you—and just take your pick.

Mistake #5: Dealing with Just Any Manufacturer

Remember: The furniture manufacturer you’re dealing with will play a huge role on how good your furniture will be. As it is, you should make it a point to ensure that you’re dealing with reputable companies that actually have the expertise and experience to back it up. This will help protect your furniture investment—and can help make sure that you’re getting the right furniture solutions.

The Main Reasons Why You Should Only Get RDM’s Industrial and Lab Furniture

June 26, 2015

We at RDM have always taken pride in our industrial and lab furniture.

Why?

Because we know that they can actually deliver the results that our clients are looking for.

From durability, aesthetics, efficiency and many other aspects—we have painstakingly ensured that people get what they want from their furniture solutions. And you know what? We have no plans to stopping…

So, do you want to know why you should only get your industrial or lab furniture from RDM?

Please read on…

We Have the Experience

RDM’s history spans almost 4 decades. The company was established in 1977 and continues to provide people with the specific solutions to their furniture needs.

With our vast experience, you can rest assured that you are getting furniture pieces that are designed with expertise—and crafted with the help of experience.

And there’s more…

Our Tradition

We at RDM believe that our clients deserve only the best. That is why we have invested our time, efforts and resources to ensure that our manufacturing procedures are up-to-date and will actually be able to produce the most efficient results possible.

When you do business with us, you can rest assured that you’ll be getting durable and efficient furniture pieces that are worth every penny. Our manufacturing standards are beyond reproach—which means you can be assured of efficiency and durability combined.

We Have a Wide Array of Furniture Pieces to Choose From

Do you need laminar air flow hoods? Flow benches? Or how about height adjustable tables?

Remember: When it comes to industrial or laboratory furniture—RDM is the name to trust. We have always made it a point to provide current and prospective customers with the specific furniture solutions they need and want, and we are always willing to go out of our way to ensure that happens.

Do you have specific or special needs or requirements? We can help you in that arena as well. We provide top-of-the-line custom furniture pieces, based on your specifications. In short: Just tell us what you need—and we will deliver.

Cost Efficiency

Despite our expertise and decades of experience, our furniture pieces are still reasonably priced.

Why?

We want people to actually have real furniture solutions. Our aim has always been about helping people out—and we intend to continue that tradition of excellence. You can be assured of that.

These are just some of the reasons why you should only get your lab and industrial furniture pieces from RDM. We are always here to serve you.

Tips on How You Can Save Money on Your Lab Furniture Purchases

June 17, 2015

Planning to buy lab furniture? Good! Lab furniture, as you may already know, can actually make your lab a lot more efficient.

But let’s face it though: Investing in lab furniture will mean having to shell out a good amount of money. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t be strategic about it. After all, with the right strategy and finesse, you can actually save money on your lab furniture purchases.

Interested?

Here are some tips on how you can make your lab furniture investment more feasible and economical:

Assess Your Needs Objectively

If you want to save money, then you need to invest only on those furniture pieces that you truly need. How? By assessing your needs—and being objective about it.

Don’t commit the mistake of buying furniture pieces just because they seem interesting to you. As much as possible, they must be able to address your specific needs. Do you need a flow hood to make your lab environment cleaner? Then get one. Or do you just need something to help make your lab more comfortable? In that case, a new table or sofa just might be what you’re looking for.

Set Aside the Right Budget

Your budget (whether you like it or not)—will be an important factor on the feasibility of your investment.

As it is, you need to set aside a reasonable amount of money that you can freely spend, in the event that you do find the right furniture. Accordingly, this will help you exercise the needed control and restraint on your spending—ultimately helping you save some money as well.

Use Different Platforms

Fact: There are now more than many ways to find the items you’re looking for. You just need to be strategic, and exert the needed time and effort to reach your set goals.

In fact, did you know that you can buy furniture online? Yes—many furniture manufacturers are now using the virtual platform to reach their market. So, you might want to take advantage of this trend to find what you need.

Tip: If you plan to buy items online, always make it a point to check on the seller’s reputation. This can help keep your transactions (and your money) safe.

Deal with the Right Manufacturer

Remember: As a potential buyer, you have the obligation to ensure that you’re making the right choice.

With that in mind, you should always exert due diligence in choosing your lab furniture manufacturer. Go for those who have the experience and expertise. Don’t just go for anyone, as they may only cause you more problems in the long run. The more experienced your manufacturer is—the safer your investment will be.