Why Use Stainless Steel for Furniture?

When you think of home furniture, you probably think about materials like wood, upholstery and other comfortable or aesthetically pleasing materials. If you’re in an industrial setting though, then you want stainless steel furniture that will serve your everyday needs without breaking down.

Most industrial, manufacturing and laboratory settings work with materials that common materials can’t handle. For example, you might be working with corrosive, reactive or hazardous materials. You need furniture that is nonreactive, noncorrosive, nonporous and durable enough to withstand any accidents or spills. It also needs to be easy to clean so that you don’t need to worry about cross contamination.

Stainless steel does all that and more. Not only does it offer every property we just listed, but it’s also fairly easy to work with. This allows us to make many different items, and we can even produce custom items as needed.

What Industries Use Stainless Steel Furnishings?

RDM Stainless Steel Ergonomic Lift Table – Model A-107P-SS-CLG-DROP-TRESP includes Drop-Leaf Extension Table Surface(s), shown here with one on each side. Also shown with Optional Casters (Wheels).

There are many industries that use stainless steel tables and other furnishings. Laboratories are probably the most common because they need stainless steel lab tables that can withstand hazardous or corrosive chemicals, require a sterile environment, need equipment that can be thoroughly cleaned and must have the environment completely under their control. Stainless steel has all these properties.

Manufacturing and industrial settings have many of the same requirements. These often work with even more hazardous materials, but stainless steel is still able to provide workers with protection. Unlike some materials that might react to certain chemicals, stainless steel provides a safe environment for technicians and employees to do their job.

There are other industries that also require stainless steel. Many companies that work with electronics require stainless steel workbenches. That’s because this material won’t discharge static. Imagine the harm one static shock could do while working with expensive electronics. Hours of work and thousands of dollars could be lost to one small shock.

The food industry also uses stainless steel furniture. Due to its nonporous and easy-to-clean nature, stainless steel is ideal for this setting. This is especially true when working with allergens as this industry is highly regulated. This material ensures that workers can thoroughly clean their environment so that consumer safety is safeguarded.

Most Common Types of Stainless Steel Furniture

While stainless steel is very tough and durable, our manufacturer direct service is able to produce a wide range of items. Not only that, but we welcome our customers to request custom items, such as extra large tables, thicker steel, more storage space and so on.

Stainless steel can be turned into nearly anything. Stainless steel carts, workbenches and tables are incredibly common. These all give you a flat surface to work on projects while giving you the protection of stainless steel. Tables are fairly basic, carts have casters and wheels and workbenches can have lighting and places to store equipment.

Stainless Steel Lockers

There are also stainless steel lockers. Not only are these durable, but they also provide the static-free and easy-to-clean environment your lab, cleanroom or manufacturing plant needs. Large storage cabinets can also be produced to fit equipment, manufactured items, personal belongings and more.

While these are the most common items, our quality designed furniture can fit all your furnishing needs. Everything is proudly manufactured in the USA and factory direct.

Key Features and Benefits of Stainless Steel

Many people know that stainless steel is tough and durable. While these are qualities that industrial and manufacturing settings need, the benefits of stainless steel go far deeper than that.

Not only is this material resistant to most bangs and hits, but it’s also resistant to many acids and chemicals. You need furniture that won’t react or be entirely destroyed by small accidents. Stainless steel resists most chemical reactions, ensuring safety and protecting your investment. It’s also nonporous, which prevents chemicals from wearing away or latching to the surface.

Stainless steel is very easy to clean. That might not seem like a huge benefit, but it really is. Imagine that harm that could be done if a chemical or allergen remained stuck to the table’s surface. This could lead to cross contamination, unexpected chemical reactions and numerous other threats.

The last major benefit is that stainless steel doesn’t build a static charge, which is essential for many businesses that need a controlled environment. You don’t need electronics destroyed or chemicals activated by a small static shock.

What to Know Before Making a Purchase

There are several things you should consider before making your stainless steel furnishings purchase. The first thing we suggest is mapping out the environment and finding out what furniture you need. Consider overall sizing and general requirements.

We offer many options, so be sure you consider your needs. For example, let’s say you need stainless steel workbenches. Do they need adjustable height, casters, storage shelves, lighting or extra thick steel? Consider your needs and check our features. If you don’t see a feature listed, then ask us about it. We often accommodate custom requests.

You should also check safety guidelines. You may want to save money by getting thinner material, but safety guidelines might require specific features. It’s also a good idea to consult your team and see what they feel is necessary for operations.

Conclusion

Stainless steel furniture is ideal for many manufacturing, laboratory, industrial and food settings. Not only do we offer a wide range of options and features, but we also help answer questions and work with custom orders. We at RDM Industrial Products would be happy to help with your stainless steel furnishing needs. Contact us today about any questions you have.

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With so many moving parts to consider around the modern workplace, versatility is simply indispensable to all of your industrial workplace furniture. RDM Industrial Products proudly build industrial-quality furniture and tools for all of our clients. Among our most important products are our ergonomic lift tables.

Below, we’ll share with you some important information about the different kinds of adjustable height tables and workbenches that we can make for you. We’ll include, what some of their most useful features are. And, most importantly, how they can make your workplace a better, more pleasant, more efficient and more smooth-running place.

What Are Ergonomic Lift Tables and How Do They Work?

RDM Ergonomic Lift Table – Adjustable Height Table – Four-Leg, 1,000 lb capacity Hydraulic Lift.

For starters, just what is a lift table or workbench? Simply put, it is a table or workbench whose legs can be either lengthened or shortened at will. There are various ways to change the height of its work surface off the ground.

Height can be changed either manually, via a hand crank or a mechanism to or another mechanism to lengthen table legs. Or height can be adjusted automatically, via a special hydraulic motor.

You’ll also hear the word “ergonomic” thrown around a lot in reference to these tables. That simply means that they are all designed with worker convenience and comfort in mind. The ability to adjust the height is obviously one element of calibrating the perfect comfort level, as different workers are of different heights or may prefer to work either sitting or standing down, but other features — like leg rests, for example — also exist to improve comfort.

What Types of Lift Tables Can We Create For You?

With that very general overview in place, here are a few of the many different kinds of factory-direct lift tables that RDM can make for you or your workplace. As you go down this list, you’ll begin to get a feel for the impressive versatility that our tables and workbenches offer:

• Stainless Steel Lift Tables:

  The stainless steel adjustable height table is the bread and butter of RDM’s whole empire of height-adjustable furniture. We can make virtually any kind of stainless steel workbench or table precisely crafted to your needs, and our selection of models is enormous. These tables also teem with other important features that will be discussed below.

• I-Frame Tables:

  These tables have telescoping legs and come with a manual crank. You can use the crank to set the height where you need it and then lock the legs in place.

• L-Shaped Tables:

  These tables are shaped like a capital letter “L.” Due to that shape, they can be an ideal setting for teams of two to work together simultaneously on a project.

• Light Tables:

  If you need extra light, an adjustable height light table can beam light out from under its surface for you. Again, you can modify the height as needed either manually or electronically.

• Tilting Tables:

  For those times when a flat, vertical surface just won’t do, these tables’ surfaces can tilt and remain fixed at an angle. This could be perfect for engineers looking at building plans, artists, and so on. If you like, we can also make height-adjustable light tables with tilting surfaces.

• Cantilevered Ergonomic Lift Workstations:

  A cantilevered bench or desk is one whose surface is only fixed at one end. One of RDM’s cantilevered ergonomic lift workstations is the ES-107P. It comes with a manual hand crank to raise or lower its height, but can also be outfitted with an electric motor to do the same. Its lift capacity is 1,000 pounds for the manual version but can be varied from 1,500 to 3,000 pounds if you choose the version with the motor.

This list is only a taste of what we can offer you. For the full course, please check out our complete selection of ergonomic lift tables here.

Some Key Features

The grand versatility and abundance of options available to you don’t end simply at the broad kinds of tables that we have on offer. We can also custom design ergonomic lift tables for you with all kinds of special features.

Some of these features have already been alluded to when discussing the kinds of lift tables that we make, but here are some of the more important features in detail. As you go through them, you’ll get a better idea of just how quality-designed lift tables can make your work environment a better place:

• Surface Materials:

  Due to its durability, stainless steel is our most popular surface material, but we can also use other materials like wood and plastic laminate. We can also modify and specially design stainless steel surfaces to be either chemical-resistant, flame-resistant, or ESD static resistant. This is especially for stainless steel workbenches on which you plan to carry out chemical and other scientific experiments.

• Frame Materials:

  Stainless steel is also an extremely common frame material for our tables. Its strength makes it a natural choice to hold everything together. Tubular steel and aluminum are also popular options.

• Foot Rests:

  Footrests are a simple but important ergonomic feature. Many of our tables come standard with a cross member on which you can rest your feet while working. Even models that don’t have them can be custom designed to include them.

• Racks, Drawers, and Shelves:

  To enable you to have extra things close at hand while you work, we can make stainless steel lift tables for you with either overhead racks, like the F-107P, drawers, like the A-107P-SS-EXEC., or shelves, like the A-107P-SS-CLG.

• Weight Bearing Capacity:

  The weight-bearing capacity of or lift tables varies depending on the materials out of which the table is constructed and the type of lift system that it employs. The usual range is between 1,000 and 3,000 pounds. However, tables with tilting surfaces can also bear between 250 and 500 pounds as they tilt.

• Size:

  Surface size and length are also highly customizable. We can make models with surface detentions each as low as 30 inches to as high as 144 inches, depending on what the architecture of each particular model will allow The A-107P-SS-CLG Stainless Steel Workbench is an outstanding example of this because it is especially long, has a shelf and an expertly-designed hydraulic lift.

• Lighting:

  Our stainless steel adjustable height tables can be equipped with either overhead light booms or with light fixtures right next to the surface. Of course. adjustable height light tables will have light coming from beneath the table surface itself. You can even customize the color of the light.

Conclusion

With all of these options, features, styles, and uses at your fingertips, ergonomic lift tables will become an indispensable part of your workplace the moment you choose to introduce them. And if you’ve already had a need for a height adjustable stainless steel workbench in the past, then you already know.

Regardless of whether you’re new to the simple but versatile lift table or you’re an old hand, know that we at RDM have more than four decades of experience crafting world-class industrial furniture for our customers.

All of our products are proudly manufactured in the USA, and we are happy to get to work for you.

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You shouldn’t let these wonderful features fool you into complacently thinking that stainless steel furniture is invincible and needn’t be handled with care, however. As with everything else, time, chemical spills, possible laboratory mishaps, and general accumulated use do take their toll on stainless steel carts, tables, lockers, cabinets, and workbenches. To maximize the working lives of all of these things, you’ll need a well-stocked cleanroom and a thorough, established routine of cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Here are 10 critical tips to follow in all stainless steel cleanrooms so that you can get the most out of your furnishings. Some of these will be suggestions about what to do, and others about what not to do.

1. Don’t Clean Your Stainless Steel Furniture With Chlorine

RDM Stainless Steel Casework is available in a variety of Stainless Steel Cabinet Styles: including Base Cabinets, Upper Cabinets & more.

One of stainless steel’s most useful features is its imperviousness to oxidation or rust. Ordinarily, stainless steel tables and other furnishings are made using an alloy of both steel and chromium, the latter of which works to prevent oxidation by keeping oxygen molecules from reacting with the metal. Chlorine and solvents containing chlorine strip away this protective chromium and expose the furniture on which they are used to the dangers of rust.

Do not use anything chlorine-based to clean your lab furniture. That means no acetone, mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol, among some other things.

2. Stick to Cleaning With a Warm Cloth, Water and Detergent

As simple as it sounds, a good, thorough wipe using some warm water and a damp cloth will be sufficient to handle most mild stains that show up on your stainless steel cabinets or other types of furniture. That should be enough to remove dirt and other simple things. To make sure that the furniture isn’t plagued by any water stains, rinse everything with water once more and gently wipe it down with a dry cloth.

3. Use Solvents for Tougher Stains

If there are fingerprints, oil stains, chemical stains or anything else that’s more difficult to clean on your stainless steel surface, use any good detergent or dish soap to get the job done. In a pinch, baking soda, vinegar and even toothpaste can also be effective.

4. If You Must Use Chlorine, Electropolish Your Furniture First

Let’s say that you’re in a bind. For whatever reason, your lab is fresh out of detergent, soap, baking soda and all other acceptable cleaning solvents. Also, all of the water at hand is dirty or unsuitable. The only thing within reach are those dreaded chlorine-based cleaners. What do you do then?

If you absolutely must use a chlorine-based solvent to clean your stainless steel furniture, it is essential that you electropolish the furniture first. Electropolishing is a process whereby minuscule jagged edges and stray ions are removed from a metal surface. In particular, electropolishing will remove metal ions from stainless steel workbenches or other kinds of lab furniture that would make that furniture vulnerable to corrosion, thus neutralizing chlorine’s chief threat.

5. Regularly Do Some Stainless Steel Passivation

Stainless steel passivation is a process whereby stainless steel can be made less generally reactive to external and environmental chemical influences, particularly to rusting. Oxidation can make your furniture weak and brittle, and you should obviously take steps to prevent it or arrest it. This is what passivation achieves.

The best and simplest way to passivate your stainless steel lab furnishings is simply to clean them with deionized water. You will probably also have to clean furnishings with a nitric acid solution or other mild oxidant to really kickstart the process. Doing this will lead to the formation of a passive film over the surface of your furniture.

6. Don’t Clean Against the Grain

All stainless steel furnishings, from simple cabinets to stainless steel tables with adjustable legs, have a wood-like grain to them. A close glance at any stainless steel surface will reveal that grain. When wiping down your furniture, always follow the grain. If you don’t, you will make it easier for dirt or chemical irritants to build up within the surface as the furniture experiences more and more use. That can cause damage in innumerable ways, from creating ugly and hard-to-remove stains, to cracking, corroding, destroying and breaking apart the stainless steel at its very foundations.

7. Try to Be Gentle

When dealing with particularly stubborn stains, some hard scrubbing may be warranted. Don’t overdo it, though. Scrubbing too hard will create scratches and abrasions on stainless steel’s surface, and these abrasions, however small, are openings through which chemical irritants can later seep in to cause yet further damage. You should therefore use only soft cloths made of materials like nylon or microfiber to wipe down surfaces. Do not use steel wool or any kind of abrasive cleaning pads, liquids or powders.

8. Get Special Stainless Steel Furniture for Cleanrooms

Even though your cleanroom is the place to clean your stainless steel casework and other furniture, the cleanroom itself can use certain stainless steel furnishings of its own. In addition to our quality-designed and factory-direct lockers, workbenches, carts, and stainless steel tables with adjustable legs, we at RDM also make special industrial-quality furniture that is specifically designed for use in cleanrooms. Among our stainless steel cleanroom furnishings are racks where you can store all of your various cleaning tools and solvents, stainless steel tables of various shapes and sizes to keep things close at hand and stainless steel lockers to store yet more critical supplies. Take a look at our stainless steel cleanroom furnishings here.

9. Make Sure to Keep Furniture Polished

A proper deep clean is always great, but to really put the finishing touches on your lab furnishings, you need to make them glimmer and shine. The glimmer of stainless steel is part of its allure, and you certainly wouldn’t want that to fade. To keep stainless steel lab furniture polished and shiny, we recommend using lemon oil, special sprays designed to let your furniture keep its undiminished luster, or any of the many commercial stainless steel polishers that are available on the market.

Truthfully speaking, polishing should really be the third step in a tripartite process. First, you wipe the furniture using some combination of clean water and a solvent, then you rinse it off and dry it with another cloth, and then you spread a few drops of polish onto the surface with another cloth — all moving with the grain.

10. There’s No Such Thing as Cleaning too Often

Cleaning, when done right, does no damage whatsoever to stainless steel furniture and does a great deal to prevent and even repair damage. You can clean your furniture as often as you like. How often to take things to the cleanroom is a personal decision for you to make, but we recommend doing it as often as possible unless some other pressing need prevents you. The more vigorous the work that goes on in your lab is and the more caustic substances and spills there are, the more often you should do so.

Conclusion

High-quality stainless steel furniture is indispensable to research and development labs, factories and types of businesses that are too numerous to mention. RDM’s stainless steel furniture is proudly manufactured in the USA up to the very highest design standards, but even it needs to be cared for. Since you’ll be making a significant investment when you buy stainless steel furnishings, our advice on how to keep things functioning properly should help you get more bang for you buck.

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For many reasons, stainless steel is the ideal material out of which to make at least a significant portion of your lab furniture, casework, and equipment, and RDM Industrial Products stands ready to custom build any kind of stainless steel industrial furniture that your lab may require. With our 40 years of experience building factory-direct lab equipment for our clients, we’re prepared to meet even your minutest specifications.

Here is some important information about the kinds of stainless steel laboratory furniture that we make and why your lab would benefit enormously from introducing some of it into its daily operations.

RDM’s Types of Stainless Steel Industrial Furniture

RDM Stainless Steel Cabinets – Model RDM-STAINLESS-STEEL-CABINET-LOW-01 is our typical Low-Profile Mobile Stainless Steel Tall Cabinet Design with a single (1) adjustable height shelf.

First, let us give you a quick overview of the kinds of stainless steel furniture that we can supply to your lab.

• Tables: Stainless steel work tables are one of the most important tools that it’s possible to have in the lab. They can store or carry equipment, and they are often the site where much critical work is done. RDM manufactures stainless steel work tables in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
• Workbenches: Stainless steel workbenches are also essential laboratory tools. They are similar to tables in many ways, but are generally rectangular and are designed so that lab personnel may comfortably do their work there while either sitting or standing. Many of our workbenches can also be made with drawers or cabinets included.
• Carts: Stainless steel utility carts are small, wheeled contraptions that allow lab workers to quickly and easily transport all kinds of things — usually chemicals or tools — across the lab. Some of our carts are simple one-tiered models, while others are larger and come with multiple shelves.
• Cabinets and Lockers: Stainless steel cabinets are consummate storage tools. When potentially dangerous chemicals are not in use, they need to be kept somewhere where they can’t do serious damage, even in the unfortunate case of a spill or mishap. Stainless steel cabinets are ideal for such tasks. A set of stainless steel lockers also provides a great place for lab workers to store their street clothes or other belongings during the workday.

RDM can customize all of these products in many different ways. Some of the many stainless steel table options that we offer include the ability to customize dimensions, add in variable-height capabilities, add in drawers or lower shelves, and place wheels under the table legs to give them mobility.

Many of these same options are also available for our stainless steel utility carts and workbenches. If you buy one of our stainless steel workbenches, you also have the option of adding in overhead racks and shelves to let you keep more tools and equipment close at hand.

Lastly, our stainless steel cabinets can be made in varying heights, depths, and other dimensions: 84 inches high, between 18 and 48 inches wide, and either 16 or 21 inches deep. You also have the option of equipping cabinets with either swinging or sliding doors, or of giving them no doors at all. Moreover, the doors can be made of either glass or stainless steel.

Check out our full lineup of quality-designed stainless steel industrial furniture — all proudly manufacture in the USA — today.

Some Key Features of Stainless Steel Furniture

Some very important general properties and features pervade all of our different types of industrial-grade lab furniture, features that extend far beyond just the stainless steel table options and other customization features that we’ve already mentioned. These things all contribute to making our furniture extremely useful in a laboratory setting. Here are some of them:

• Durability: Stainless steel is tough, and that’s probably the primary reason why so many labs simply won’t accept any major furniture that’s made of anything else. In an environment loaded with dangerous substances, occasional spills and other human-caused accidents are bound to happen. Good lab furnishings, therefore, should be able to take some damage without breaking down. Anything that’s made of steel can meet that challenge.
• No Rusting or Discoloration: Stainless steel is called “stainless” because it doesn’t rust or discolor. When a small amount of chromium is alloyed with steel, it prevents oxygen from reacting with it. That means the metal doesn’t rust. Because stainless steel doesn’t absorb liquids, it can’t be discolored either.
• Fireproofing and Chemical Resistance: RDM can take the natural properties of stainless steel and modify them so that our furniture can become even more impressive. If you so desire, we can make any furniture that we build for you fireproof and chemical-and-corrosion resistant. These things can be extremely important if your lab staff regularly handles dangerous, flammable, or explosive compounds. Moreover, we can even cost our furniture with static-resistant ESD for you.

Important Benefits

Now that you know so much more about the kinds of stainless steel industrial furniture we offer, you may be asking yourself why you should make the necessary investment and deck out your lab with it. Here are some of the most salient benefits of industrial-quality stainless steel lab furniture:

• Longevity: As mentioned, stainless steel lab furniture is durable and rust-resistant. We can make it flame, static and chemical resistant for you as well. All of this means that your furniture will last longer and that your lab will be able to rely on it for years and years.
• Lab Worker Safety: Storing dangerous compounds in chemical-resistant and flame-resistant cabinets, for example, means that any accidents that might happen with said compounds are less likely to injure workers. Stainless steel furniture can promote worker safety in many other ways as well.
• Wide Customizability: The various customizability options that we’ve mentioned above ultimately put more power into your hands. They allow you to meet needs on a more granular level, and this will ultimately make your lab more dynamic and efficient.
• Cost Savings: All of the features and benefits that we’ve mentioned so far — the toughness and longevity, the fact that they can help keep lab personnel safe — all add up to one other very important thing: they cost you less money in the long run. You might save money because you’ll spend less on replacing damaged furniture, or your lab might produce more because workers are less likely to get hurt.

Which Industries Use Them?

With so many clear and significant benefits, you won’t be surprised that many industries make liberal use of stainless steel furniture in their facilities. Here are just some examples:

• Scientific and medical research labs
• Engineering and design firms
• Hospitals and medical schools
• Automotive and aerospace manufacturing firms

Conclusion

Given both the sheer number and the weight of the advantages that stainless steel industrial furniture can confer upon your lab, you should really consider it a necessity. And no matter what your lab’s peculiar needs happen to be, RDM can use its 40 years of industry experience to supply them.

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With all of these things working against you, it’s definitely a good idea to get the most durable furnishings for your lab that you possibly can.

That’s where stainless steel comes in.

RDM Laboratory Tops – Stainless Steel Furnishings

Stainless steel furnishings are tough enough to withstand large amounts of accumulated damage. Plus their longevity makes them a natural choice for lab managers who are committed to making sure that their laboratories stay running smoothly for years on end.

RDM Industrial Products offers a wide selection of industrial-quality stainless steel furniture to make your lab a more complete workplace. Please note also that we’re able to custom design much of this furniture according to your specifications.

Here is a brief discussion of some of the different kinds of factory direct stainless steel furniture  that we have waiting for you and your lab or industrial workspace.

Stainless Steel Furnishings:

Workbenches

Each researcher in your lab needs a workbench that’s comfortable, spacious and tough enough to withstand damage from the occasional spill. Our stainless steel workbenches are simply designed, but more than durable enough to serve any purpose you may require. In addition to their smooth, flat and corrosion-and-chemical-resistant surfaces, our workbenches come equipped with overhead racks where you can place important supplies that you need to have close at hand. The F-103P-SS is a single-shelf model and the F-103PL/DS-SS comes with two shelves.

We also have adjustable-height stainless steel workbenches like the A-107P-SS, which uses a hydraulic lift.

We allow you to customize the size and dimensions of each workbench to your needs. And you cal add on whatever additional accessories you require.

Tables

Stainless steel tables are similar to our workbenches, but usually have a set of sliding drawers attached to them rather than some overhead shelves. Various widths and depths are available, depending on the model in which you are interested. These can range from as little as 30 inches to as much as 72 inches.

If smooth-top models aren’t what you need, we also offer the A-109P-SS-PERF, which is a perforated stainless steel table. Small adjustable-height tables like the i-107P-SS are also available.

In addition to corrosion and chemical resistance, you can also outfit your tables with static-resistant ESD.

Cabinets and Casework

Stainless steel cabinets are a particularly essential piece of hardware for your lab. With all of the many volatile compounds and important tools lying around in the lab, you really can’t do without some good storage cabinets.

First, we offer a standard 84-inch-high cabinet unit with a wealth of customization options open to the customer. You can choose to have the steel on this model be either corrosion-resistant or both chemical-and-corrosion-resistant. Various cabinet widths are available in 6-inch increments ranging from 18 inches to 48 inches. Both 16-inch and 21.25-inch deep units are available. Furthermore, you can choose to have either stainless steel doors, glass doors or no doors at all. Both sliding door and swinging door options are also available.

The major piece of stainless steel casework that we offer follows the following basic design: a long, flat counter with an array of drawers and base cabinets beneath it to provide you with extra storage space. The counter will usually include a sink where you can conveniently wash your hands. The entire units — including both the counter and the base cabinets — can be made corrosion-resistant, chemical-resistant and fireproof. Since all of our equipment is factory-direct, you may request other features as well.

Lockers

Lockers are another excellent storage option. While are cabinets and casework are great for storing hazardous chemicals and other lab supplies, lab workers can store a change of clothes or some of their other personal items in a locker. Stainless steel lockers are durable and can reliably keep any belongings stored in them safe. The fact that they’re made of stainless steel also keeps them from rusting and adds to their longevity.

RDM offers stainless steel lockers in a number of different configurations. Each unit is 72 inches tall and can be made with single-tier, double-tier or six tier lockers. We can also make locker units and individual lockers of various widths.

Carts

Carts are a simple but excellent resource for your lab. If you ever find yourself needing to quickly and easily pass out supplies like gloves or safety goggles to scientists and lab assistants. Just pack a cart with whatever supplies you need and slide them across the lab towards whichever locations they’re needed in.

We sell a few different cards of stainless steel carts. Some models are essentially just flat stainless steel tables on wheels. We also sell a model with a protruding curb top that’s meant to keep all loaded items safely in place, even if the cart is being slid along at high speeds. Other models have both top and bottom-level surfaces, allowing you to load more things onto them. Still other carts are larger and have as many as four levels.

You’ll also have the option of outfitting your lab carts with sliding drawers which are also made of stainless steel. This is yet another add on to give your carts maximum carrying capacity.

As with all of our other manufacturer-direct stainless steel furniture, each cart model can be made into any of a variety of different sizes, making suitable for large labs as well as small ones.

Conclusion

What we’ve discussed here only just scratches the surface of what we can offer you in the realm of durable and reliable stainless steel furnishings. If you need specially-designed and/or very specific features for your cabinets, tables or workbenches, we’ve got you covered. RDM is open to answering your questions, and fulfilling custom order solutions for your lab. All of our products are proudly manufactured in the USA.

We encourage you to check out the full range of our stainless steel lab furnishings.

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Type of Surface

Stainless steel worktables are known for having durable and easy-to-clean surfaces and scratch-resistant outer layers. However, stainless steel may not be the best option for metal to metal wear. Examples include repeated heavy contact with other metals or through the use of nuts, bolts or screws to connect adjustable elements. Over time, theses connected parts can fuse together. 

Another point to consider is that stainless steel, as the name implies, may be stain resistant, but it’s still vulnerable to acids. Over a longer period of exposure, they can also be vulnerable to industrial dyes.

Stainless steel workbenches come with different surface options. The 304 surface type is the minimum higher quality available while the 316 option is the best for corrosion resistance. The 316 option is also available in a variety of finishes including Brushed, Smooth, and Ultra-Smooth Electro-polished which offers a mirror-like finish.

Durability and Weight Requirements

It’s important to consider weight, amount of impact, as well as wear and tear. The level of thickness of stainless steel is measured in gauges. The lower the gauge, the thicker the steel. For example, 18 gauge Economy Work Tables are lighter and less expensive and can be used as general working space. On the other hand, 16 gauge Standard Duty Top Work Tables are more durable.  For heavy-duty requirements, 14 gauge Heavy Duty Top Work Tables are resistant to corrosion and can withstand heavy blows without dents.

Mobility

Sometimes it might be necessary to move the stainless steel workbench.  For example, to move equipment or to address space constraints. For these situations, stainless steel workbenches with handles and wheels – known as stainless steel carts – are an ideal option and can be moved around easily.

Adjustable Height Workbench                                      

Stainless Steel Workbench – Ergonomic Lift Table with hydraulic handle

If more than one person will be using the stainless steel table, then consider an Adjustable Height Workbench. In today’s health-conscious work environments, ergonomics play an important role and help to prevent workplace injuries. An improperly adjusted workbench can lead to musculoskeletal problems such as muscle strains. There is also increased awareness around the negative health consequences of both excessive sitting and standing.

Storage Possibilities

Stainless steel workbenches also offer a range of storage possibilities such as drawers, cabinets and shelves. If you are considering storage options, be sure to take an inventory of items. Be sure to include the shapes, sizes, and weights of instruments and equipment. Shelves and drawers are also available in various custom configurations depending on specific requirements. Other things to consider are ergonomics. You don’t want to have to reach in an uncomfortable or strained position to open drawers. Security is also important. For instance, what valuable items will be put inside the drawers or cabinets and should they be locked and secure?

Dimensions of the Stainless Steel Workbench

Stainless steel worktables are available in various heights, lengths and widths. It’s therefore important to consider the type of space where the workbenches will be located. For example, will the environment be crowded, or will there be a lot of open spaces? If limited space is available, then Free-Standing Stainless Steel Tables might be a good option.

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One such prominent industry is the laboratory furniture industry. All laboratories, be it a school science lab, a scientific research lab, a hospital lab, etc. depends largely on stainless steel for most of their furnishings. One such important piece of furniture vital for easy working in laboratories is lab tables also known as lab benches.

Lab tables are one of the most essential pieces of furniture in the lab since all the working and experiments are done on it. Many companies around the world specifically manufacture stainless steel lab tables with all such requirements in mind.

Here is a list of reasons that support the fact that stainless steel lab tables work the finest:

Extremely Versatile

Stainless steel is widely used in numerous industries for a reason. It is no doubt an extremely robust material but at the same time, it is easy to work with. Manufacturers can easily mould it into desired sizes, shapes and designs. This enables the effortless manufacturing of stainless steel tables and allows customization. Its versatility not only reflects in its manufacturing but its use as well. Stainless steel lab tables can be also used in other settings without looking out of place. Therefore, stainless steel is a safe investment and ensures no wastage.

Cleaning is simple

Stainless steel does not hold moisture, therefore, can self-dry in no time. Stainless steel is very often the first choice for laboratory tables. Since they are resistant to corrosives and chemicals due to its non-porous nature, they are easy to clean if there are any chemical spills. It also does not hold chemical residues. It is well known for its sterile qualities too. Therefore, cleanliness and keeping things sterile becomes less of a concern with this ingenious material, especially for laboratories that need sterile environments. Cleaning a stainless steel table at the basic level involves wiping the surface using a clean dry or damp cloth, of course, there are other more in-depth ways of keeping your lab tables clean too.

Sturdy and long-lasting

Stainless steel is a robust material used to manufacture furniture. Its strength makes it less prone to any kind of dents and damages due to force or weight. Therefore, stainless steel lab tables will last a very long and appear the same throughout its lifetime.

Cost-effective

A stainless steel laboratory table is a smart investment. This is so because it is durable and long-lasting which ensures you do not spend on repairs or replacements. This means that although the initial expense of the purchase might seem high, you will save in the long run due to fewer repairs or replacement costs. It’s also worth noting that stainless steel lab tables hold their value over time (due to their construction and durability).

Friendly to the environment

Stainless steel can be used again and again which ensures that there is no waste. It is entirely recyclable, a 100% green product. The production of stainless steel incorporates a huge percentage of scrap metals. This means that the stainless steel lab tables you purchase can be broken down to reuse and recycle to make new things. Stainless steel is therefore eco-friendly and does not impact the environment largely.

Stainless steel lab tables and lab benches offer so many practical and essential benefits. They prove to be the perfect choice for laboratories and make a great investment decision as the buyer reaps the benefits for many years to come.

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The types of stainless-steel tables used for industrial purposes are numerous too. Including, adjustable stainless steel lift table, stainless steel science lab tables, stainless steel workbenches and more.

Using Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is one of the preferred materials of worktables mainly due to its strength and durability. Once you purchase a stainless steel table, it will serve its purpose for years to come, and will not damage easily. Moreover, the smooth surface of stainless steel does not encourage the growth of germs and does not let dust and dirt attached to it. However, it is still important to maintain worktables properly to enhance their functionality and longevity.
Following these steps to clean and maintain your stainless steel work table will help keep it looking like new for a long time –

Wipe It Clean Regularly

As mentioned before, stainless steel worktables do not require high-profile maintenance. However, you must keep in mind that industrial workplaces are filled with dust and they have a harsh environment. So, wiping the tables clean on a regular basis is vital for its maintenance. You only need the most basic items for doing it; a soft rag and some warm water. You may consider microfiber towels for the rag as they provide hygiene, as well as the required softness. If you do not neglect the worktables too much and clean it every day and wipe away accidental spills right away, then it will not give you any trouble and be cleaned very easily.

Only Mild Detergent for Stains

While dealing with the stains, soapy water is required for wiping the table surfaces. You may consider detergent for this soapy water. However, keep in mind that you must keep the detergent as mild as possible. Although stainless steel has strong resistance against chemicals, and it will not be damaged by detergent, yet using the harsh detergent on it daily may make it lose its new-like shine gradually over time. Moreover, stainless steel is cleaned very easily, so there really is no need for using over-the-top strong detergents. A common mild soap would be enough for cleaning your worktables.

White Vinegar for Stubborn Stains

Sometimes, you have to deal with a stubborn, long-lasting stain that cannot be removed by soapy water merely. A simple solution to this problem comes with white vinegar. You can spray a bit of it onto the surface of your stainless steel worktable. Then, take a soft towel and wipe it clean. The shiny transformation would be vivid. The secret behind this brilliant solution is the acetic acid that is in the white vinegar. Although acetic acid is an amazing cleaning agent, using it is safe because it does not carry any harsh chemicals.

Bring Back Shine with Baking Soda

The smooth surface of stainless steel does not let dust pile upon it. There are edges and corners in the work tables that are more favorable spots of germs and bacteria to grow. Especially, if your stainless steel worktables have shelves, racks, and cabinets. Then the cabinet doors may develop a lot of dirt at the corners. Moreover, a big reason for stains is the fingerprints of workers. The environment of the workplace itself makes their hands full of dust, dirt, and oils as well, which causes fingerprints all over the worktables. You may use baking soda to clean these stains and get rid of residual dirt at the corners. Baking soda not only removes the dirt efficiently, but it also transforms the dull and old appearance of the tables into shiny and new.

Final Thoughts

The better the care and maintenance you provide for your stainless steel industrial worktables, the longer they will last and serve you.

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Let us discuss some of the primary applications of a stainless steel work table outside the typical industrial space:

1. Garages and Hardware Stores

A stainless steel table acts as a sturdy and reliable surface for all your DIY projects. The smooth tabletop provides a flat and leveled surface to fix household items like small appliances or wooden furniture. Since an industrial table can withstand pressure and weight, it can be used for a myriad of applications, including repairing damaged vehicle parts too. This durable piece of furniture is not only cost-effective but also features a sleek look that is aesthetically appealing.

Another use of stainless steel workbenches in garages and hardware shops is for tool storage. The tables can be customized with drawers for convenient storage of screws, tape measures, and other handheld tools. Having the tools in the drawers of the table itself allows easy retrieval, eliminating the need to rummage through different toolboxes or shelves. Some stainless steel tables feature pegboards attached to them for hanging drills and other tools.

2. Restaurant Kitchens

A stainless steel table is the most ideal choice of furniture for a restaurant. Stainless steel tables are easy to maintain. When prepping food on these tables, the stains can be easily wiped off the countertop using a washcloth and some soap solution. Since no residue is left, there are no chances of dirt or dust. Stainless steel is also resistant to bacteria spurts. This ensures that the food in the restaurants does not get contaminated. Since restaurants are required to maintain high standards of hygiene and health, this is really beneficial.

Stainless steel tables are generally long and wide, allowing several dishes to be prepper on the table at the same time. These stainless steel work tables serve as sturdy, spill-proof and stain-proof work surface. Stainless steel’s resistance to corrosion also ensures that the humidity in the kitchen doesn’t damage the table. Further, since these tables can withstand high temperatures, hot pans and food items can be placed on the surface directly.

3. Medical Offices and Hospitals

Stainless steel tables are used in hospitals and medical offices too. The adjustable stainless steel lift tables are used by several doctors. These are used to examine samples and keep surgical equipment, allowing adjustment of the height of the table. This is as per the needs of the doctor. Using these science lab tables for keeping surgical tools is safe as the surface of these tables can be sterilized. This happens simply using steam at a high temperature. An easy cleaning procedure further facilitates the upkeep of these workbenches. Further, the stainless steel tables offer a safe work surface for materials that are biohazardous, commonly used in medical offices and science labs.

Apart from the above three, stainless steel tables are also used in meat processing industries and schools. Of course, these are two completely opposite spectrums of work. These versatile and flexible worktables facilitate the various and different processes and can be used in commercial spaces as well as in homes. With a sleek modern look, these lend an attractive look to any space. Being both cost-effective and durable, the stainless steel work table is a must-have piece of furniture in any workplace.

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Stainless Steel Tables in Restaurant Kitchens

Restaurant kitchens need to follow strict health and hygiene codes. Stainless steel tables have hence become principle equipment in such kitchens owing to their features. These include features like durability, low maintenance requirements etc. The table is widely used as a surface for prepping food as it cleans off easily and completely, leaving no particles behind that could result in the growth of bacteria and lead to food contamination.

Different Configurations for Varied Applications

To cater to the varied needs of different workplaces, stainless steel benches and tables are available in a wide variety of configurations. Some tables feature a shelf under the work surface for storage. The height of the shelf and its distance from the top surface can also vary, depending upon the specific requirements. For storage of large containers, this distance can be maximized. To facilitate easy cleaning of the floor surface under the tables, the distance can be minimized to provide easier floor access.

Another popular stainless steel table configuration is one featuring an enclosed base. This can be accessed by any number and type of doors, providing access to a clean and hygienic storage environment. This will also prevent dust settling and air contamination of the contents.

Dimensions of the Table

Regardless of the style and configuration of the table, all stainless steel tables are available in various dimensions, in terms of height, length, and width of the table. For workplaces that have long procedures with several steps, a long table that is 144 inches or more in length is ideal. These facilitate passing down the food or product from one step and person to the other, facilitating its ‘assembly’.

For workplaces that are limited in terms of space, smaller sizes are also available. Tables of a good length and shorter width are also available for such spaces. A few free-standing stainless steel tables in various sizes can be strategically placed in various parts of the workplace to save room and facilitate functionality.

Why Stainless Steel is a Great Choice for Tables?

Tables made of stainless steel are a popular choice. This is because the material lends immense versatility to the tables, making them suitable for all kinds of applications. Stainless steel features various qualities that are ideal for tables because they have to function in the tough industrial conditions.

• Resistance to Corrosion – Perhaps the most useful quality of stainless steel, resistance to corrosion allows the use of these tables in harsh working environments. Stainless steel tables can withstand harsh atmospheric conditions, and some can even stand impact to corrosive chemicals and materials too.
• Heavy Duty – Stainless steel tables are strong, durable and suitable for heavy-duty usage. They can be used roughly to store and support heavy equipment and materials, without causing any damage to the table.
• Ease of cleaning and maintenance – Stainless steel tables require minimum efforts to clean the table. For any equipment, a simple solution of detergent and water is enough for spotless cleaning. Apart from this, no other special maintenance is required.

All these factors combined make stainless steel tables a good choice for use in industrial environments. It is also suitable for use in laboratory facilities and restaurant kitchens. Offering safety, strength and durability and convenience of usage, they cater to the needs of all working environments.

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