Why does the tool board need to have specific features?

When setting up an industrial workplace, it is necessary to choose a solution that reflects the working environment’s standard and requirements. The workers safety and the risk reduction are undoubtedly fundamental aspects to be considered, but always keeping in mind the key role of the furniture that has to be high quality and functional to optimize the available space.

In today's article we will discuss about the tool board, a strategic tool that must have specific characteristics: let's see which ones.

The role of the tool board in an industrial working area

Planning a proper layout to set up a production company, an industrial workshop or an assembly line, means to consider all the elements that makes a difference. All furniture modules contribute to a functional, optimized and usable environment.

Industrial workplaces are complex, dynamic environments that enable different types of activities. They need to be set up with specially designed furniture and configurations based on the actual needs of the environment.

Simplifying the work-flow of the technicians with practical, functional compositions, optimizing the available space with efficient, 'space-saving' modules, make environment safe, organized and performance-oriented.

The tool board is a piece of wall furniture that plays a decisive role. In addition to enhancing the versatility of the room, since it can be mounted on the workbench, it is an excellent space-saver: it allows the most frequently used tools to be hung up and kept in view, without the need to search for them in drawers or cupboards.        

By also making use of parts of the work area, space can be freed up and reorganized, facilitating and speeding up movement in the workplace. The entire environment thus becomes more agile, efficient and profitable.

Why does the tool board have to have specific qualities?

Like any other component of an industrial set-up, the tool panel must have specific characteristics and qualities. In fact, it is part of a furnishing that must prove to be compliant and suitable for the most stringent professional requirements:

• security
• reliability
• endurance over time

What are the qualities that cannot be missing in a professional tool board?

A tool wall is a sheet metal panel with holes, square or round, into which it is possible to insert hooks of different sizes, depending on the type of tool to be stored.

This component must be highly solid and stable since it must be able to support any kind tool, such as:

• hammers
• pliers and tongs
• spanners and socket spanners
• saws, hacksaws and other cutting tools
• screwdrivers
• chisels, files and tools for sanding or planing
• awls or screwdrivers
• measuring instruments
• work gloves, masks, noise protection headphones, goggles

This is a sheet metal panel designed to be resistant, not only to the weight of tools, but also to wear and corrosion - conditions quite common in an industrial work environment. The holes must be of different sizes and shapes, placed at the right distance from each other: this detail makes the panel versatile and suitable to accommodate the bulkiest or smallest tools.

The structure, coated with epoxy powder, protects the surface from scratches and damage. This is an essential feature when choosing durable and highly resistant set up for industrial environments.

Professional tool boards are also design elements with clean, elegant and harmonious lines. They must be customizable, to match the style of the brand.

The plus is the possibility of equipping the panel with a closing door and a lock, so as to maintain order and cleanliness. The handles are ergonomic to promote comfort and a firm grip, even by operators whose hands are contaminated by oils and other liquids. It is also possible to equip the module with a shutter with motorized opening.

What are the types of wall furniture?

The tool panel can be of different shapes: there are wall units with a shutter opening and perforated back panel or modules with a flap opening.

The wide range of possible options is an element to consider when choosing a supplier of tailor-made furniture, since the customization to the most stringent working environment demands are essential to make spaces functional and highly efficient.

For over 10 years, DEA Italian Worklab has been offering its own specific solutions and workshop equipment for industrial outfitting. With its product range, DEA meets the high standards of the markets, including in its service package:

• tailored advice
• design and rendering
• customised production
• testing
• transport
• installation
• after-sales service

Request a consultation to find out more: our technicians are at your disposal to design the right industrial work environment for your needs!