Industrial work benches: which is the best material?
The main need met by industrial work benches is variety. There are several configurations of work benches that may appear very similar; there are distinctive elements, such as the type of material which determine the efficiency of the workshop and its opportunities to grow.
In this article we'll provide you with some useful suggestions to identify the most suitable work bench!
Work benches: a key element in an industrial set-up
Industrial work benches set-ups facilitate the organization of material and tools needed by the technicians to improve their daily activities and increase the productivity. The work benches composition determines the quality of the work, as it improves the technician's ability to optimize space and materials, keeping the working space tidy to gain an accurate result. Operating in a clear working area limit the possibility to make mistakes and the optimization of the working time, thanks to a workplace designed for specific operational needs, are the distinguishing features of a professional set-up.
For this reason, the work bench is an essential unit in an industrial set-up; after an attentive analysis the choice of the right work bench can give benefits to the working environment, in terms of operators performance and profitability.
Another aspect to be taken in high consideration is the value of the industrial work benches as a complete solution for the industry.
The best material for industrial work benches
An industrial environment includes different working spaces:
- production lines
- assembly lines
- processing lines
- warehouses
To achieve excellence in daily operations and increase productivity, the set-up must meet specific requirements such as durability, quality, safety and resistance. This is why steel is the preferred material for industrial set-up, especially for the work tops.
This alloy offers excellent performance in terms of:
- resistance to scratches, mineral oils, benzines and acids
- keeping the whole workspace clean and tidy
Therefore, it is essential to choose modular work benches whose units are made of steel. In addition to resistance and cleaning, steel can withstand very heavy loads that, in the case of work benches, may reach 200 kg.
The installation of a complete steel set-up maximizes any single units, making them functional and long lasting.
Any industrial set-up modules are distinguished by their quality and precision.
Drawer units, cabinets, panels and cupboards can be modified and personalized to facilitate operations and optimize technicians' time.
Work benches play a key role in the organization of materials, tools and the management of the daily activities; this is another important reason why any modular units have to meet same standard of quality.
Completely personalized industrial set-ups are the perfect way to set up working spaces and assembly lines in a clean, tidy, and safe way.
Additional characteristics of an efficient industrial set-up
The properties of the steel are an added value when choosing set-ups made with this iron alloy, but this is not the only key factor; there are several elements that can affect the quality of the industrial set-ups.
First and foremost, the origin of materials. A Made in Italy set-up is not only an indicator of design, quality, and prestige, but also represents guarantee in terms of material availability. Variety, resistance, complete solutions, quality and safety are other important elements that should be considered.
Work benches for a specific working environment stand out for high containment and load-bearing capacity. Other key features are steel work tops, to protect the surface, adjustable feet with pre-cuts in the upper and rear zones that can be easily opened during the installation phase in order to feed electrical wires or air hoses into the sides of the cabinet.
Moreover, epoxy powder coated grants long-lasting protection from wear and corrosion. Personalization is essential: if the customer requests it, our team is ready to study the best possible customized solution (e.g. colour).
DEA Italian Worklab is a young, dynamic company that designs, manufactures, and installs work benches and complete set-ups for industry and automotive sector. The passion and confidence in what we do leads DEA to offer their customers the absolute best in terms of service and professionalism.
We offer individual consultation free of charge and without obligation, to answer any questions you may have and show you our world of professional set up. Book now!