workbenches

Making Old Work Benches New Again

March 12, 2013

Industrial furniture is a substantial investment for many companies. When shopping for work benches and other furnishings for a facility, purchasing managers look for versions that are sturdy and will last for years. However, consistently heavy use can take its toll on this furniture. Fortunately, there are ways to restore an existing table to its original condition.

Replacement Tops for Industrial Tables

Customers of RDM Industrial Products have the option to purchase replacement tops for their work tables. This purchase can be made either when the initial order is placed or later. A variety of surface options are available including chemical-resistant or static dissipative plastic laminate, cleanroom, and butcher block. There is even a replacement transfer top featuring both fixed insert rollers and a pneumatic pop-up ball system.

Shoppers can view a graphical depiction and product summary on the RDM website. If they are purchasing a transfer top, customers select their transfer preference and provide the height, depth, width, and weight of their product. The online form can be used to request a price quote or place an order for a customized replacement top.

Seating Makes Work Benches More Versatile

Tops are not the only components that may suffer wear. Industrial chairs are used regularly, some used by multiple workers in a single day. Replacement chairs are available in ergonomic designs with sturdy steel or cast aluminum bases. An upholstered, contoured backrest containing a lumbar curve and compact armrests are two options of a deluxe version designed for long-term use.

After making an initial investment in industrial work benches, purchasing managers will be pleased to realize that even rough treatment will not render this furniture unusable. Replacement tops and seating make facility workbenches look and operate like new even after years of heavy use. Businesses can remain productive without overspending on workplace furniture.

Benefits of Industrial Workbenches

January 16, 2013

Business owners or purchasing agents searching for industrial furnishings that accommodate multiple uses should look no further than industrial workbenches. These furnishings are designed for everything from vibration-sensitive work with a microscope to heavy-duty use involving specialized tools and equipment. With RDM Industrial Products, customers can configure these workbenches / tables to accommodate almost any application or environment.

Selecting Materials for Workbenches

When reviewing the wide assortment of industrial furnishings that RDM provides, customers will encounter several materials, including aluminum and stainless steel. Stainless steel units are commonly used for Cleanroom or Food Industry Applications, while extruded aluminum tables offer a small margin of flexibility.

Material selection also comes into play when choosing work surfaces for standard and oversized industrial tables. Top materials include plastic laminate, solid wood butcher block, stainless steel, galvanized metal, and solid surface. There are even tops designed with special features like chemical resistance and static control. The RDM Crew is available to assist you with the review and selection of materials to determine which work surface material is most appropriate for your environment.

Choosing Accessories for Tables and Workbenches

The ability to customize a workbench by adding accessories during manufacture increases the functionality of this industrial furnishing. Create a computer work station by adding keyboards / mouse trays and monitor stand, allowing workers to multitask. Clear the work surface with the addition of shelving, drawers for filing, and cabinet compartments. There are also lift systems available that can convert stationary, fixed-height tables to telescoping, adjustable-height tables that can be adjusted to accommodate both seated and standing work heights or multi-height users. There are also adjustable-height table designs that are ergonomic and meet ADA compliance needs.

With so many configuration and customization options, industrial workbenches are replacing traditional tables and desks in most industrial, laboratory and commercial environments. RDM Industrial Products offers customized solutions at reasonable prices, along with knowledgeable service representatives that are available to help you make your purchasing process fast, easy, and convenient. Whether this is your first time or 50th , ordering standard or oversized industrial tables with RDM is easy. You can count on being treated in a pleasant, professional manner.

A Heavy Duty Table Is Suitable For Craft Stores

February 22, 2012

When we think of businesses that could use a heavy duty table, a craft store does not usually come to mind. However, durable work tables are perfect for holding bolts of fabric and picture mattes during the cutting process. They are long, wide, and able to withstand heavy objects. These industrial furnishings are even used as work benches for crafting classes held in-house.

Stores order fabric in bulk quantities called bolts. The amount of fabric in a bolt varies based on the manufacturer and type of fabric. As a general example, there are usually 15 to 20 yards of a cotton print on a bolt. With a large, heavy duty table, it is easier for employees to roll out and cut several yards of fabric at once. The material does not drag on the ground, where it could get dirty.

Not all craft projects deal with tiny items like beads. Some of the materials are actually quite heavy. Work benches provide sturdy support while working on projects like wood carving or painting furniture. Crafters can put two work benches together to create one large craft table. The project stays off the ground where it could be kicked or otherwise damaged.

A wooden heavy duty table makes a good student work bench for craft store classes. Several students can sit around the table, sharing supplies as needed while each having individual work space. The sturdy legs keep the table level, even if several students lean on the work surface at the same time. A lower shelf serves as a footrest.

Crafters may find a place for a heavy duty table within their home. They can set up shop in the basement, attic, or another room in the house and spread out their supplies and equipment. A person who is only an occasional crafter and has limited space in the home may find a folding table more appropriate.

RDM Custom Table Solutions- The Adjustable Table

January 19, 2012

In some work environments, a fixed height table is not sufficient and an adjustable table is required instead. Adjustable height tables make it convenient for workers to access and see the items they are working on. They also enable people of different heights to use the same workstation by making only a minor adjustment. When they order height adjustable tables, you can reduce the amount of furniture needed, lowering overall costs.

Adjustable height tables come in different styles designed to withstand various types of use. Standard to heavy duty tables are used in laboratories and manufacturing environments. A light to medium duty adjustable table is also suitable for a laboratory or office environment and can frequently be found in a college or university classroom.

An adjustable height table can be used as an equipment stand, microscope table, or a standard work surface. Workers in wheelchairs find it most comfortable to work at an ADA handicapped accessible adjustable table because they can adjust the work surface to the proper level for working from their chair. When they finish working, they simply raise the height of the table in order to safely remove themselves from the area.

Customers can save money by retrofitting existing tables with leg lift kits. These kits support up to 20,000 pounds and turn a stationary height table into an adjustable height table. Manual or electric operation is available and one to six cylinder versions can be found. When a light duty lift system is selected, a memory switch allows users to program their desired table height.

Height adjustable tables may contain four or more legs, depending on the size of the work surface. Adjustable table legs can be equipped with casters that allow the table to be moved. There are full-time caster tables, which provide casters (wheels) that remain in contact with the floor at all times. There are also momentary casters, which raise and lower with the frame. This style provides the best option for tables that hold heavy machinery, since the table cannot be moved around when the table legs are extended at any height. Adjustable height tables are available in many configurations and lift styles at RDM Industrial Products. Feel free to contact them for your adjustable table needs.

RDM Laminar Flow Workstations- Industrial Workbenches Featuring Clean Air Flow

November 25, 2011

Laminar flow workstations are designed for non-hazardous work like mechanical and processing duties. These industrial workbenches provide a clean air environment that is suitable for testing, laboratory work, inspection, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical environments. Clean, HEPA-filtered air flows over the work area, protecting the items being used.

Industrial workbenches that feature energy-efficient HEPA units reduce ongoing electricity costs. Fans may have speed control options, allowing the user to regulate the amount of air supplied to the industrial benches. High-efficiency HEPA filters are proven 99.99 percent efficient with 0.3 micro particles. Pre-filters that can be snapped into place make maintenance and replacement much easier.

Fans included in these work benches should be quiet so as not to distract the user. A 50 dBA fan is extremely quiet, making it perfect for this environment. Installing thick acrylic panels on the rear and sides of an industrial workbench seals the perimeter and an air flow shield adds to the efficiency. With a teardrop shaped, sealed fluorescent light fixture, the area is illuminated without creating an additional place for particulates to gather.

These industrial workbenches are usually compatible with 115v of power and cords can be plugged into a standard 20A duplex outlet. They come in several standard sizes but manufacturers can also specify custom dimensions including the height of the work surface. Top options include surfaces with features like chemical resistance and ESD/static control. Cleanroom and heavy manufacturing styles of work benches can also be found. Optional accessories include drawers, cabinets, bin panels, and power strips.

Being able to customize industrial workbenches ensures that this furniture meets the needs of the work environment. Laminar flow industrial benches provide a steady flow of particulate-free air. Quiet fan operation, variable fan speed, an assortment of work surface materials, and customized dimensions are just a few of the personalization options offered by some manufacturers. Please contact RDM Industrial Products today to request your Clean Air Workstation.

RDM L-Shaped Workstations Are Spacious Industrial Workbenches

April 14, 2011

When we think of a work table, we often picture a flat surface supported by four legs, similar to an architectural drafting table. The modern style of industrial workbenches offered by RDM Industrial Products is very different from this, with furniture options like L-shaped workbenches being used in laboratory, manufacturing, and regular office environments. These work benches include features designed to suit nearly every industry’s needs.

With an L-shaped work bench, users have the benefit of two work surfaces, placed in a 90-degree angle formation. Tables may include utility or file drawers, a half or full depth lower shelf, and a sliding keyboard and mouse tray. An optional power strip can be selected if the consumer prefers to plug equipment in at the table level, instead of crawling around on the floor.

When this shape of industrial workbenches is selected, different configurations are possible. Each work surface may be the same length and width or the customer may opt to have one surface shorter in length than the other. Often, the space available in the facility or office determines the dimensions and configuration of the L-shaped work table, so the option to customize is welcomed at RDM.

Workbenches are available in different heights, with 30 inches being the standard height for a sitting desk and 36 inches standard for a desk used for standing tasks. The ADA accessible height of 34 inches is also available. If none of these is suitable, a custom height can also be provided to meet consumer needs. Frames and legs are made from fully-welded tubular steel and leveler feet are included on the legs.

Since these industrial workbenches may serve different purposes in different environments, a variety of tabletop options are made available by RDM. Plastic laminate, solid wood, stainless steel, and solid surface are the most common. Electropolished stainless steel is ideal for a cleanroom and chemical resistant and static control tops are also available.

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.