Here at RDM, we believe that having the right tool for the job helps to increase safety and productivity. A commonplace this is overlooked is with laboratory equipment, specifically workstations. Ergonomic workstations offer increased levels of adjustability and comfort for your whole team.

RDM i-BOOM Ergonomic Lift Table with Monitor/KB/MS Tray

One of the major ways we have increased the ergonomics of our laboratory equipment is with height adjustability. Being able to change the height of an adjustable lab bench depending on the type of research being conducted allows you to save valuable space in the laboratory. This feature can also increase your team’s confidence while they perform precise procedures.

How Mobility Can Help To Increase Efficiency In The Lab

When most people think of ergonomic lab equipment, they go straight for height adjustability, but forget about mobility. Mobile lab tables make it effortless to customize and optimize workstations as your research progresses. They also make it easy for you to transfer your work, or equipment from one laboratory to the next in an efficient and organized fashion.

At RDM, we can help you increase the mobility of your workstations depending on your needs. The first kind of mobile workstation we offer is maneuverable lab tables and carts. These are easy to transfer to and from work areas, and they achieve this mobility with a smaller, easy to handle, stature. Larger lab benches and workstations can be equipped with durable research-grade casters that will allow them to be moved when needed. At RDM we work hard to ensure that adding mobility does not sacrifice the precision and rigidity found on our equipment.

How To Choose The Correct Ergonomic Laboratory Furniture?

When considering what kind of laboratory equipment you are looking for, consider how much space you are going to need. As well as what kind of work you will be doing at the workstation. You should also contemplate if you are going to use one workstation for multiple kinds of research. And keep in mind, the kinds of potentially hazardous conditions the workstation will be experiencing during its service.

Our team of experts can help you pick out the equipment that best fits the spacial and material constraints of your workplace. We have a wide selection of laboratory equipment that we can use as a template to build into your optimal workstation. All of our products feature industrial quality construction that will be able to stand up to the rigors of laboratory life.

What Customizations Are Available For Ergonomic Laboratory Furniture?

Customizing your ergonomic laboratory equipment is one of the best ways to ensure that it meets all of your needs. The first and easiest way to customize your equipment is by size. You can either get your equipment in one of our standard sizes, or you can specify custom dimension requirements. Additionally, you can specify how much height adjustment you need for your line of work. Height adjustment ranges anywhere from six inches to over sixteen inches depending on the model of the table. We can also beef up the materials used in the construction of the equipment. This will increase the overall weight capacity of the lift system and the table. The recommended weight capacities vary from 500 pounds to over 3,000 pounds. These weight capacities are often more than enough for most lines of work.

Another customization to ponder is what kind of material do you need the surface of the workstation to be. If you plan on working with corrosive materials, the plastic, stainless steel, or our chemical resistant compound are going to be some of the top choices. The electrostatic discharge and static-control surfaces are great for any sensitive electronics. While the solid wood butcher’s block is great for food preparation and research. These are some of the top surface materials we offer, and our team can help you choose the one that best fits your line of work or research.

Most of our adjustable work stations share a common industrial aesthetic that will fit into any professional work environment. However, we can customize the color pallet if you want your lab equipment to fit an existing style. The adjustability found on our workstations is primarily the result of either leg pins or an electronically controlled hydraulic lift system that comes with a manual hand crank backup. You can choose which of these options work best for your applications

How Accessories Can Help Increase Organization and Proficiency

Nearly all of our workstations can be further optimized with the usage of accessories. However, some accessories are exclusive to certain types of workstations. One of the most common yet effective types of accessories is the utility drawer. The utility drawer is a great way to keep track of important research notes and paperwork. Or it makes for a great place to store your tools while you move your workstation. Another great feature to consider is light fixtures. They allow you to have a consistent light source independent of your surroundings. Personal light sources can be manipulated without disturbing your peers. Adding features like an adjustable upper shelf, bin rail, or lower shelf will add some much-needed space. Organization and storage space are critical in a crowded laboratory workstation.

Why Choose RDM For Your Laboratory Needs?

When it comes to working efficiently in a lab, you need to make sure you have the right equipment for the job. Having the right equipment will help to cut down on safety risks. It will also increase overall productivity with your team. Our team at RDM Industrial Products, Inc., can help you choose the ergonomic laboratory furniture that will bring the best results to your lab, from adjustable lab benches to mobile lab tables and so much more. We think that having an ergonomic workstation is essential to getting the best results from your team. That is why we have worked hard to ensure that we can provide any product that you need for your laboratory.

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Custom medical grade cabinets offer many benefits. Often designed to accommodate specific workplaces, job tasks, and equipment. They can also be customized to match the decor, atmosphere, and space requirements of specific businesses. This is important since these cabinets will likely be used every day and quite often seen by customers, clients, or patients.

What are Medical Grade Cabinets?

RDM Laboratory Cabinets and Casework

Medical cabinets can be designed for highly complex and sophisticated work environments. Including laboratories, clinics, as well as dental and medical offices. These commercial medical cabinets consist of individual storage units or can be combined into more diverse storage combinations called “casework”.

Casework is usually created using more than one material and can include epoxy resin, laminate, or stainless steel. A mix of different cabinet types is also available. This includes storage cabinets, wall cabinets, steel lab cabinets, locker cabinets, base cabinets, and custom cabinets. There are also many options for drawers, doors, and shelves.

What are the Benefits of Custom Medical Cabinets?

Quality and Durability

Custom commercial medical cabinets are designed to accommodate specific medical and laboratory requirements. For this reason, they offer a higher level of quality and durability. Custom cabinets are created using carefully selected and high-quality materials and are built to last.

Speaking of custom laboratory cabinets, they are primarily made from high-quality stainless steel because they are essential components of every labs. Steel lab cabinets are also extremely durable and include corrosion-resistant paint technology. 

Flame and chemical resistant cabinets are also available for added durability. Made from 16-gauge steel, flame-resistant steel cabinets ensure the best protection from fire and even include self-closing doors and other protective features. Chemical resistant cabinets include chemical-resistant interior linings. For this reason, they are a great option for storing chemicals and other potentially harmful substances.

Functionality

Custom commercial cabinets also provide increased functionality. This can include custom shelves and drawers as well as medical cabinets with sink options. Custom cabinets should increase the efficiency and productivity of the workplace. Workplaces should not have to be altered to accommodate non-customized cabinetry.

Laminate cabinets are often used in medical offices. This choice of cabinet is easy-to-clean and often matches common office aesthetics. A key requirement of medical and dental offices is the ability to neatly store supplies while allowing for an efficient working environment.  It’s also important to include locking and security features for the storage of controlled substances. Sometimes it’s also necessary to move storage cabinets. For example, supplies and instruments are often moved for medical procedures. In these situations, mobile commercial medical cabinets are also available with wheels and can be easily moved around and secured in place.

Personalization

Custom medical grade cabinets can also be personalized. Many different designs, finishes, materials, and colours are available and can be combined to suit the unique needs of any workplace. Stainless steel cabinets can also be individually customized and are available in different styles. In many medical and dental offices, custom cabinets will be visible to visitors and patients. Therefore it’s important to ensure the cabinets are visually appealing and match the surrounding décor.

RDM’s industrial quality, factory direct custom cabinets are proudly manufactured in the USA. To learn more about the different cabinet options click here.

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Uses for Industrial Tables Featuring Integrated Lighting

When lighting is positioned within the tabletop, the entire work surface is illuminated from underneath this surface. The light source is housed in a box and distributed up through the surface of the table. This makes it possible to overlay architectural drawings for review or sketching, review X-rays, and inspect semi-transparent or transparent items directly on the table surface.

The customizable size of the lighted area is covered with frosted glass on the top surface. The remainder of the worktop can be covered in plastic laminate, a chemical-resistant solid surface, or one of several other materials. Fluorescent lighting is used to illuminate the table and a dimmable switch is provided so the worker can adjust illumination to the required level.

Sizes and Features of Customizable Light Tables

This lab furniture comes in a variety of configurations that increase its functionality. If the workspace will not accommodate a standard-sized table, a customized version can be designed. A lighted table featuring a lifting top makes standing work more comfortable. Small inspection carts with casters, light panels, and hydraulic lifts make work even more convenient because they can be repositioned as required.

Light tables provide illumination required to create drawings, analyze X-rays, and inspect products that feature a level of transparency. Customized designs make these furnishings movable and tiltable. A variety of surfaces and accessories are available, expanding the potential environments for use. When a task requires back-lit illumination for inspection or creation of a product, these tables deliver it without the need to install tabletop lighting.

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Ask previous or current clients where to get the best industrial quality furniture and they will say RDM. We offer Industrial and Laboratory tables, workstations, storage cabinets, cabinet units, chairs, stools, shelving, carts, and more. Since we manufacturer a good portion of the products we offer, we have the ability to customize our furniture solutions. Our competitors that are not manufacturers cannot offer this valuable service.

For quality industrial / laboratory furniture designed to last for years, there is no better place to go. Our furnishings feature many options like hydraulic lifts, castors (wheels), and vibration or static control, to name a few. We offer everything from custom designed table, laboratory casework, ergonomic seating, to static dissipative shelving, to laminar flow and light tables. Our clients can even select from a wide variety of countertop materials when designing their workbenches or laboratory tables.

Many clients do not have time to waste and they expect the best service when ordering industrial furniture. They know what they want and expect to find it quickly when they visit our website. If it does not exist, we will offer to custom design and manufacture it for them at a fraction of what they would expect to spend. We offer online web site quotation requests and ordering forms, along with live help from experienced professionals. Even our production and shipping timeframes are fast, putting our furniture in client locations without delay.

Quality, Service, and Timing are more than just words. They are attributes of a good company and at RDM, we strive to represent the best of each one. If you need industrial quality furniture in a short time frame and at a competitive price, complete one of our online order forms (www.rdm-ind.com) or contact us toll free at 877-777-9130. We cannot wait to exceed your expectations.

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Features of Laminar Flow Workstations

These laboratory workstations remove contamination from airborne particulates while providing ample working space for various purposes. Particulate-free air is provided to the work area, courtesy of a high-efficiency HEPA filter that is 99.99 percent efficient at 0.3 micron. ULPA filters are also available as an option with RDM Industrial Products.  Despite its efficiently, the fan is extremely quiet, operating at just 50 dBA. Sealed fluorescent lights illuminate the area, allowing for close work.

Many styles of Laminar Flow Workstations are available, including those featuring chemical resistant solid surface tops and ESD static control versions with grounding ports and hardware. Optional accessories designed for compatibility with other laboratory furnishings include integrated power strips, keyboard trays, computer monitor stands, and storage areas. Customers ordering this lab equipment from a manufacturer can customize it for their use.

Laboratory Furnishings – Vertical vs. Horizontal Airflow

In a vertical flow station, air is pushed through a HEPA filter located at the top of the unit. The air flows downward at a constant speed, eventually reaching the work surface. Horizontal models push air through a HEPA filter located at the back of the unit, directing it horizontally at a constant speed over the work surface, toward the user.

Application determines which of these laboratory furnishings is better. A horizontal unit usually has a taller, larger working area designed for lab equipment like microscopes. It is usually preferred for inspecting electronics, assembling medical devices, taking cultures of plant tissues, and preparing media plates and pharmacy drugs. A vertical unit features a partial sash that offers protection for chemical work in industries like biotechnology, forensics, and microbiology and helps to direct the air flow downwards.

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Unique Aspects of a Cleanroom

Cleanrooms range in size from very small to quite large. Some represent entire facilities, requiring all workers to wear protective clothing and use special equipment. Outside air is filtered before it enters the room, removing dust, and the inside air is subject to constant recirculation to remove contaminants generated within the cleanroom.

Though a cleanroom is not sterile, equipment used in this environment is designed to create minimal air contamination. Pencils and paper are replaced with items that create fewer environmental pollutants. Furniture, including lab chairs, has features that create a minimum of particles. Laboratory seating and other cleanroom furniture are also easy to clean. A particle counter is used to test particle levels, ensuring that they remain within a certain range.

Features of Cleanroom Seating

Cleanroom chairs are offered in different classes, designed to be equivalent to different ISO Class standards. For example, a class 1000 chair from RDM Industrial Products features chrome-plated metal parts, a task control ergonomic mechanism, vinyl upholstery recommended for cleanrooms, and vinyl seat underwrap featuring filtered exhaust ports. A class 100 chair eliminates the seat underwrap and adds Grade 2 vinyl upholstery and a Class 100 filtration system.

Standard features of these  lab chairs include an upholstered seat, painted metal parts, backrest with tilt and lumbar support, adjustable height, a foot ring, and nickel plated glides. Armrests, articulating seat control, and casters are a few options. By selecting the proper class of cleanroom laboratory seating and adding desired features, comfort is achieved without presenting environmental risk.

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Some of these industrial workbenches feature an adjustable height, others tilt, and others are movable. An adjustable height work bench is suitable for work that requires up-close viewing, such as small negatives of film. Photographers can adjust the height to appropriate level based on whether they are sitting or standing in front of the table.

A hydraulic tilting table is useful for angled work, which makes it suitable for photographic film and artwork projects. Various top surfaces are available for this and the other styles of light tables, including a plastic-laminated top and solid surfaces that are chemical resistant. This makes these tables just as suitable in a healthcare environment as they are for hobby use. A mobile workbench is created by adding casters to the sturdy metal legs.

Each fluorescent light bulb on these industrial workbenches is a maximum of 40 watts. A dimmer switch allows users to achieve the desired level of light. The translucent area is made from frosted glass and its size may be customizable when consumers deal directly with a manufacturer. Though these work benches come in many standard sizes, custom dimensions may also be accommodated.

Industrial workbenches like light tables are designed for long-term or heavy-duty use. These are more durable than similar products sold in retail stores. Customers may pay more for these work benches, but they also may be able to build the tables to certain specifications, ensuring they get exactly what they need.

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Laminar Airflow: There are several laboratory furniture products that can improve airflow and prevent dust, smoke and other particles from spreading through an area. Laminar Flow Lab Benches use the principle of laminar flow to direct airflow into isolated streams. Particles released in one stream are isolated from the others.

Positive Air Pressure: Positive air pressure is a simple, effective concept that prevents outside particulate matter from floating into your lab or other workspace. Whenever there’s a breach in the space due to a door or window opening, a break in floor or wall material, or any accident, positive air pressure pushes outside air away.

HEPA Filtering: A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is essential in formal cleanrooms and useful in other contexts where manufacturing or research creates volatile or otherwise hazardous air particles. If you want clean air, your airflow control system should include a HEPA filter. The Laminar Flow Bench includes a HEPA filter. Remember, though that workspace filtering doesn’t affect direct contact, so remember to take normal safety precautions with hazardous materials.

Cleanroom Workbench Surfaces: A cleanroom laboratory table that meets moderate cleanroom standards can prevent problems in almost any manufacturing environment by keeping contamination to a minimum. For instance, if you can easily wipe a table clean, without worrying that particles will adhere, you can prevent contamination from the build-up of particles such as metal, plastic, and other materials. This may increase the duty cycle of your manufacturing machines by ensuring that it’s only processing raw materials, and none of the ambient grit in the workspace.

At RDM Industrial Products we can provide complete cleanroom furniture solutions for everything from workshops that you want to make just a little cleaner, to full standards-compliant cleanrooms. Contact RDM and a representative will match your needs with the exact solution you require.

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This is the Model A-109P-WD Wood Frame Laboratory Table. It features a chemical resistant surface that makes it ideal for heavy duty, general purpose use. Similar models are available in heavy duty steel. Like all of our lab furniture, we can provide many different custom options for everything from surfacing to built-in storage.

This is one of our Flame Resistant Metal Cabinets. Its reinforced steel construction and coating make it the ideal safe solution for storing flammable materials. This cabinet comes in many different sizes and configurations beyond what’s shown here.

This is an adjustable-height lab table frame we had custom designed for a school. Note that at the time this photo was taken we had not yet installed the work surfaces. The customer had specific space, storage and color requirements that we were happy to satisfy. This photo shows the table area (at the back) in a lowered position, but it can actually hydraulically lift above the height of the sink. You can find other pictures in our custom desk gallery.

Contact us to order or inquire about your custom lab table or furniture solution. We’re eager to discuss and meet your needs.

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