lab tables

RDM Uses Only Top Quality Casters For Your Mobile Workbench Foundations

September 12, 2011

The industrial workbench has gone mobile, thanks to quality casters from companies like RDM Industrial Products Inc. This is a premier industrial office equipment manufacturer that provides wheel solutions for tables. When it comes to casters, there are many different types. Learning more about them helps individuals find the right one for their purposes.

Quality casters designed for workstations come in a standard version, with brakes that stop rotation, or a total locking style that locks both the swivel and the rotation. An industrial workbench can go from stationary to mobile with just the flip of a switch on the caster. Standard wheel size is four inches, which is suitable for moving most general purpose workbenches used in various industrial environments.

Heavy-duty quality casters do not need to be larger to handle rougher use. In fact, many of them feature only three-inch wheels. They come with a locking rotation and swivel feature and will not mar floor surfaces. A c-frame caster places the wheels under the floor support of the industrial workbench, locking the rotation and swivel as needed. This creates a more unobtrusive look and is suitable for environments where safety is of high concern.

Leveling casters are used to level various table surfaces. The casters are lifted off the floor in this setup, automatically preventing the table from moving. A workbench equipped with a microscope or other device that requires a level work surface would benefit from having this style of caster that features both stationary and mobile qualities.

The same type of function is provided by floor locks designed for an industrial workbench. These locks elevate casters from the floor, providing the work surface with a stable and fixed position. When the workbench must be moved, the lock is disengaged and the casters can then do their job of maneuvering the table to the desired location.

Articulating Tool Boards Offer Quick Access To The Tools You Need Everyday

August 15, 2011

An industrial workbench is suitable for various environments, including healthcare and manufacturing facilities. Several accessories are available for these workstations including packaging tables, lighting, and computer accessories. Perhaps the most useful types of accessories are those with an articulating quality, such as articulating tool boards.

When one or more articulating tool boards are added to an industrial workbench, tasks are made more convenient. Workers can keep their most frequently used tools close at hand, swiveling the board to the angle most comfortable for use. This board can be conveniently situated to suit workers in a seated or standing position or to accommodate a group of people gathered around a workbench.

Polypropylene material used in articulating tool boards is suitable for use in a cleanroom environment. A post mounted board measures 18×24 inches and is often installed with a dual 12-inch arm. A custom tool pegboard designed for use with an industrial workbench measures 18×36 inches, is post mounted, and can be installed with a custom arm.

These boards work with standard accessories designed for pegboards. A wide assortment of accessories is available separately, intended for tools and light equipment designed for various industries. When the board is in use, these tools are front and center. When it is not needed, it can be pivoted to the side of the workbench and docked. This is just one of the workbench add-ons designed with ergonomics in mind.

Outfitting an industrial workbench with an articulating tool board is a smart idea for workers who use a variety of tools on a daily basis. It keeps tools organized and within grasp but also pivots out of the way when the optimum amount of workspace is required. Having a workbench that is multifunctional keeps employees focused on their jobs rather than running around the facility looking for their tools.

Add-On Shelves And Overhead Frames For Your Flat Work Tables

July 8, 2011

Basic lab tables are not sufficient for some laboratory environments. Shelving may be required to store reference materials and in inspection areas, an overhead light boom may be necessary to provide the work surface with sufficient lighting. High quality industrial furniture manufacturers like RDM Industrial Products offer these components in configurations that are customizable to meet user needs.

Shelving options vary depending on the type of work table selected. If fixed height versions are not adequate, adjustable height is offered for various one and multi-shelf model table risers. Ergonomic lab tables have a lift feature and are ADA accessible. Corner tables may be ordered with corner shelves designed to hold books and light equipment. Special use tables include a tech station that features multiple split upper shelves and a printer workstation with paper storage decks.

Lab tables are available with different frame and top compositions. Frames are usually made from metal or wood and are stationary or include casters. Tops include standard, static control, or chemical resistant versions made from laminate, solid surface, wood, or stainless steel. If non-ferrous construction is selected, these tables may be used for optical or MRI purposes.

When full coverage illuminated overhead frames are combined with flat work tables, workers can conduct quality control inspections without needing additional light. The frame can be ordered with five fluorescent lamp fixtures, each containing two bulbs. This provides the work surface with approximately 100fc of lighting. An eight-outlet power strip with a 15-foot cord is just one of the other optional features that may add convenience to the job.

Add-on Shelving (Table Risers) and overhead frames enable a basic work table to be more functional. Lab tables are available in custom sizes and styles, with various optional features. By being able to include every option needed, a lab customer maximizes worker productivity. Money and time are saved because this furniture is pre-assembled so it can begin being used immediately following delivery.

Static Load Weight Capacity Claims Vs RDM Live Load Weight Capacity

June 24, 2011

When selecting laboratory storage and containment solutions, it is important to choose products that can handle the weight of equipment being used. Manufacturers create furniture with various types of load weight capacity, making it necessary for consumers to understand the differences.

A structural load is a force applied either to the component of the storage structure or to the structure as a whole. When designing lab furniture, RDM Industrial Products considers all stress factors involved, including, load magnitude, distribution, frequency of occurrence and dynamic or static nature. A load can cause a structure to be stressed, displaced, or even deformed. Overloading may eventually result in structural failure.

Static loads are those that gradually build up over time or have negligible dynamic effects, which are the effects that torques have on motion. It is much easier to do a structural analysis for a static than a dynamic load. In most cases, equipment manufacturers will publish the statically-equivalent load weight capacity for static loads.

One industrial furniture manufacturer that approaches things a bit differently is RDM Industrial Products, Inc. The load capacity figure calculated by this company is based on a live load, which is a load that displays significant dynamic effects. It includes all the variable forces that occur within the normal operation cycle of an object. As an example, with a table and large equipment, this would involve the actual weight of operating equipment, along with any movements that may be produced by the equipment or outside forces that could be applied to the pair. This pressure is variable based on the size of the equipment, frequency of use, and other loads that may be applied, like someone or something leaning onto the table edge.

Publishing a load weight capacity figure that accounts for live loads includes more than just the weight of the component placed on or in a structure. It also considers the forces that vary throughout the operation cycle of the component. When purchasing laboratory furniture designed for use with heavy equipment, consumers should look for live load capacity figures. The common static load ratings that other manufacturers list for their products will look larger, but are in fact inflated, since they are not factoring in many other common forces that could be applied to a table of workstation. At RDM industrial products, their load ratings are factored using live load calculations. Be sure to understand when a lesser, exaggerated static load rating is being presented. It will save you a world of grief.

Industrial Quality Laboratory Seating

May 20, 2011

Working in a lab requires long periods of sitting or standing. Individuals who remain seated for the majority of the day should use furniture intended for a laboratory setting and designed with the features that offer ergonomic comfort. Laboratory seating offered by RDM Industrial Products is designed to be used with tables manufactured for this environment. In this category are backless stools and other lab chair styles, including cleanroom, ergonomic and customized versions.

A lab bench like a stool or saddle seat does not have a back. Some stools are designed for use in healthcare environments or small spaces. An upholstered seat and pneumatic adjustment are features that are intended to provide comfort. Models with casters are available for use on carpeted or hard surface floors. Metal parts make RDM’s laboratory seating very durable. It is compatible with all laboratory tables or a standard workstations.

When selecting a lab chair with a back, consumers can choose from products designed for cleanroom environments and those that feature ESD static control. An economy priced chair features upholstered surfaces, an ergonomic backrest, armrests, and multi-way seat control. Pneumatic adjustable height and casters expand the environments in which this lab chair can be used.

Premium seating has ergonomic features and is designed for either task or office use. Task chairs feature comfortable form-sensing mesh and are eco-friendly due to the use of fewer parts than traditional designs. Standard features include self-adjusting recline, pivoting backrest, and synchronized armrests. Mesh office chairs feature an optional gel seat cushion, foot ring, and different caster options.

When purchasing RDM laboratory seating, consumers can choose from different colors of upholstery. Though function and comfort are usually preferred over style, having color options may be desirable. Some manufacturers offer custom solutions designed to accommodate unique dimensions, uses, or users with special needs. This seating can be paired with customized laboratory tables to deliver a one-of-a-kind solution for many different industries.

RDM Cleanroom Workstation Tables Are a Top Quality Brand of Laboratory Tables

March 17, 2011

In a scientific or manufacturing cleanroom, the goal is to maintain a low level of environmental pollutants. The area must be kept free of ionic contaminants, particulates, static, and moisture. Airborne particulates are controlled via continuous air circulation and air filters. This enables the use of sensitive lab equipment or the fabrication of intricate electronic devices. Some laboratory tables and other lab furniture are designed specifically for clean rooms.

A cleanroom can be a very large area, sometimes encompassing entire manufacturing facilities. Semiconductor, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors use these environments extensively. Workers pass through airlocks when entering or leaving the room and they wear protective clothing. Lab equipment and lab furniture inside a cleanroom is designed to generate a minimum amount of air contamination. Lab supplies like specialized buckets and mops are sold for cleaning the area.

Lab furniture used in cleanrooms is designed to generate a minimum amount of particles. Laboratory tables and other cleanroom furniture must be easy to clean. A cleanroom is not a sterile environment, but particle levels are regularly measured using particle counters. Positive pressure is maintained in some cleanrooms so if an air leak occurs, air will emit from the chamber rather than unfiltered air permeating the room.

Electropolished stainless steel tables are usually adequate for CLASS 10 cleanroom environments. Other RDM table models are suitable for cleanrooms up to CLASS 100. These feature work services that are laminated and sealed to eliminate contamination. Fully-welded steel frame connections on the tubular steel frame provide no open areas to collect dust. Table legs may include leveler feet or casters.

These laboratory tables come in several standard sizes and feature a polyurethane paint finish. Powder coated finish or custom sizes may also be available. When selecting lab furniture for a cleanroom environment, select RDM as your manufacturer because they offer high-quality products that are designed to last a lifetime. To keep costs down, customers can save money by selecting finished or sealed steel frame tables rather than stainless steel tables.

Vibration Control Tables Are Lab Tables Suitable For Vibration-Sensitive Equipment!

February 18, 2011

Vibration control lab tables are lab furniture designed for use with vibration-sensitive lab equipment like microscopes. This type of equipment features mounts made from material such as shock and vibration absorbing elastomer. The table itself includes vibration dampening feet designed to prevent any interference with operation of the equipment being used.

Lab tables designed for use with laboratory equipment or instruments often feature wood or metal frames. They may have a shelf designed to store lab supplies that do not require special containment. Some models feature fixed feet, while others have vibration dampening levelers or casters that can be locked in place when necessary. Tops are usually made from solid surfaces like epoxy resin or plastic laminated surfaces that are resistant to chemicals.

When the most sensitive anti-vibration lab furniture is required, a product like an active vibration isolation table can be found. Included in this table is innovative vibration reduction technology. The table reduces both horizontal and vertical vibration and contributes to proper use of the most sensitive equipment or applications in environments characterized by severe vibration.

Equipment commonly used with such tables includes scanning probe and atomic force microscopes. Other industries use them to support interferometers, semiconductor inspection equipment, and electro-physiology recording equipment. Sizes vary and top surfaces include solid wood, static control, stainless steel or frame-only models. Some of these isolation tables are compatible with clean room environments, making them ideal for a hospital or laboratory.

When looking for lab tables designed to dampen vibration, dealing with RDM Industrial Products often enables the customer to specify dimensions and select from several top surfaces, including static control. RDM offers an online quote request or order form, allowing customers who know what they need to place their lab furniture order without visiting a store. Live help is also available to provide answers to customer questions.

The Benefits Of Paying A Little More for RDM Industrial Products!

January 28, 2011

Selecting industrial quality tables and workstations can save you money. At RDM Industrial Products, craftspeople skilled in creating durable, functional industrial furniture like workbenches, lab tables, custom carts and custom shelving for specialized applications. Whether looking for laboratory furniture or units to be used in industrial applications, consider RDM’s top quality industrial furniture products.

One of the obvious benefits of purchasing industrial quality tables and workstations is gaining long-term durability. RDM builds their industrial furniture to endure the toughest environments. Another benefit to purchasing RDM products is that no assembly is typically required. This means no time spent pouring over a complicated assembly guide or sorting through complicated screws, nuts, and bolts.

Industrial quality tables and workstations are available for various specialized applications. Some styles are suitable for cleanroom furniture, while others feature large shelves that are appropriate for large monitors in a computer networking room or medical technology environment. Space-restricted laboratories and warehouses are the perfect locations for RDM’s double-sided workstations that feature upper shelves and light booms.

All RDM tables are available in either a standard or a customized version, available in various colors, shapes, and sizes. Their design staff is one of the most creative and enthusiastic engineering teams in their industry. They thrive on new challenges. RDM offers the most flexibility. They do not attempt to shoehorn you into a standard unit that does not fit your specific needs. With RDM Industrial Products, you can have it your way. Even if having attractively colored furniture is not a high priority for you, the fact that RDM has several color options is nice.

Whatever your industrial furniture or laboratory furniture need, industrial quality tables and workstations are a phone call away. You will be rewarded by spending the extra money on RDM’s top quality products by purchasing direct from the manufacturer and by saving time that would be spent on assembly with weaker, bolt-together furniture units. The ability to customize your units also makes RDM Industrial Products a feasible solution. Take a look at RDM and see how they can help get your business rolling in the right direction.

Custom Workbench Accessories

December 20, 2010

When outfitted with custom industrial workbench accessories, workbenches can be designed to streamline work processes. Custom furniture intended for specific industrial applications makes it easier for operators to perform their jobs. RDM Industrial Products offers many workbench accessories, including articulating arm accessories, drawers, lighting, power outlets, packaging table options, and many other optional features.

Adding custom industrial workbench accessories to the standard work table can streamline workflow because all necessary components can be housed on or within the bench. For instance, computer users will find the articulating monitor arms very useful. These arms offer an adjustable positioning system for CRT or flat monitor screen, keeping the work surface clear for other uses. Work benches for computer use can also be equipped with CPU support brackets or sliding CPU shelves, mouse and keyboard trays, and accessories for cable management.

Articulating custom industrial workbench accessories include a storage tray system, tool peg board, document holder stand, and storage bin panel system. Custom furniture that includes a tool peg board and storage tray or bins is suitable for industries engaged in manufacturing, woodworking, light assembly, and metalworking. A document holder stand made from polypropylene is ideal for a cleanroom environment.

Drawer storage options for workbenches include plastic, painted metal, and laminated wood drawers designed for files or utility purposes. Stainless steel, full-width, heavy-duty and mobile pedestal drawers are also available. Work benches used as packaging tables can be equipped with different types of roll holders or box dividers, label holders, articulating storage trays, or open vertical storage cabinets. Having access to all the needed materials on your work bench eliminates the need to travel between stations.

Various industries have discovered many benefits from using RDM’s custom furniture such as custom industrial workbench accessories. These components are available in a variety of styles, sizes, and designs. With RDM workbench accessories, workbenches can become islands unto themselves, streamlining operations of manufacturing, light assembly, warehousing, printing and other facilities. In many cases, the extra money spent to outfit work benches with accessories is compensated with an increase in improved productivity. Take a look at the wide selection of workbench accessories that RDM Industrial Products has to offer and start reaping the rewards today.

Aluminum Extrusion Tables & Carts

November 19, 2010

The process of shaping aluminum by forcing it through a shaped opening within a die is called aluminum extrusion. What emerges from the process is an elongated piece of aluminum with a profile that matches the die opening. Because it is considered easier and faster to manipulate, aluminum is now replacing the use of steel in extrusion used to create industrial furniture such as the aluminum adjustable height tables manufactured by RDM Industrial Products.

Adjustable height tables raise and lower items during material handling. One common use for these tables is to reduce the possibility of musculoskeletal disorders. Adjustable height tables allow operators to position their work at the proper height that is suited specifically to them, creating comfortable, ergonomically correct working conditions. Also, loads weighing multiple tons can be easily raised and lowered using RDM’s adjustable height tables, which can safeguard against potential personel lifting injuries.

Adjustable height aluminum tables come in various configurations and they can be manufactured to suit many specialized industrial processes. The most common adjustable table design includes hydraulic cylinders with manual hand crank or electric motor to accomplish lifting tasks. When loads are not heavy, 1500 lbs or less, the tables may be driven by a hand crank. Industries that commonly use these tables include laboratories, manufacturing, assembly, woodworking, heavy machinery, paper printing, and metalworking.

Carts made from aluminum include casters and shelves that are sometimes adjustable. These are used in food service, warehouses, distribution centers, and other industrial and commercial locations. Designed for high load capacity and durability, they assist operators with material handling and transport from one location to another.

An aluminum extrusion adjustable height tables and carts are typically more expensive than steel frame furniture and should be considered as an investment to satisfy specific applications that require non-ferrous metal, such as electromagnetic equipment environments, cleanroom, or special laboratory use. On average, these units are 3-4 time more expensive than traditional steel frame furniture. The versatility of the aluminum extrusion frame’s adjustability can also make the investment worthwhile, making it easy for units to be modified in size or features easily with simple hand tools. If aluminum extrusion framed furniture is on your list, please consider RDM Industrial Products as your deign / manufacturing solution.