Workshop workbench: the importance of the worktop

The set-up of workshops, dealerships and official maintenance networks plays a key role in facilitating the work of technicians by improving their performance.

In today's article, we will focus on elements that are as strategic as they are essential for daily operations: the workshop workbench and the worktop. Please keep on reading to find out how to identify the most suitable ones for the workshop's needs and how to preserve them as long as possible.

How to identify a durable, high quality workshop workbench

The workbench can be made up of different elements, each with its own functionality, to set-up a solution that perfectly meets the needs of mechanics and body repairers.

Whatever the size of the workshop is , the workbench represents the best tool to achieve maximum efficiency in the handling of tools, parts and documents. The workbench is a central element for operations, and not only as a storage too, since its worktop can be used as a work surface.

A well-preserved workbench, with a clean and resistant worktop, will give a perception of cleanliness and professionalism: this is particularly important if the workbench is located in a space visible to customers, as in the case of Wizzcar, a specialized BMW and Mini service and Partner of DEA: click here to read the case study!

In the next section we will examine that subject in depht.

Workshop workbench: what is the role of the worktop?

Worktops are surfaces that cover the workshop bench and can meet the most specific operational needs, from the need of having everything at hand to the need for a support.

The worktops must be able to offer the opportunity to work with greater concentration, without the fear of damaging the surface risking the safety of technicians and operators.

The quality of the worktop can determine the performance and the efficiency of the workshop: the more durable and long-lasting is, the greater the increase in business and the return on investment will be.

Why is it essential to choose the proper worktop?

Customization of workspaces is one of the most ambitious goals in order to maximize the efficiency. The worktop is positioned on any workshop furniture and can be of different length depending on the number of chosen modules. The workbench shelves are robust and hard-wearing - thanks to a very special sheet metal processing; it is also possible to install a practical vice and a lower cavity to allow the passage of cables.

The worktop is constantly subjected to stress and wear due to the performed work. Protecting the worktop from scratches, impacts and chemicals will help prevent permanent damage increasing both strength and durability.

A worn or a damaged workbench could be a risk for the technicians. Scratches or small metal chips can cause injuries to hands or other parts of the body. By keeping the surface in good condition, risks to operators will be sensitive reduced.

A damaged worktop could delay work activities. An uneven floor, for instance, could make it difficult to position and secure materials to work with generating problems, e.g. instruments measurement phase. With a protected and well-maintained worktop, activities will be carried on in a more efficient and accurate way.

How to guarantee the best worktop protections?

By choosing a worktop with ABS/DCT coating, it is possible to guarantee resistance to scratches, mineral oils, petrols and acids, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. In addition, the polyester powder coating helps to maintain the performance of the surface, ensuring quality and durability over the years.

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

DEA has solid expertise in furnishing and equipping workshops, body shops, industrial workshops, assembly lines, service centers and more, with single units, customized compositions, but also complete projects tailored to individual needs.

To discuss about the aspects highlighted in this article in more detail - workshop workbenches and high-performance worktops - our Experts are at your disposal: book a free consultation.