We will explain what ergonomic tables are, why they are so useful and what you need to know before getting them for your office or lab.

Why Use Ergonomic Furniture?

Ergonomic laboratory furniture is designed to keep you comfortable. More than that, it’s meant to keep you safe as you perform repetitive motions for hours. Many people don’t realize how much pain you can experience from typing for many hours if your arms are too high or low.

RDM Ergonomic Workstation – Model RDM-i-107P-BOOM

An ergonomic table is designed to prevent this from happening. Ergonomic laboratory furniture is made to work with your body, and that means keep your body in a neutral position. Most workstations are made for average height, but what if you are shorter or taller? A height adjustable workbench can be used to ensure the table is at the ideal height for your body.

Aside from reduce injury and strain, these tables also allow you to be more productive. You won’t have to take as much time stretching and relaxing after sitting at the table, and all your focus will on your project rather than thinking about how your arms or back are sore.

What Industries Use Ergonomic Tables and Workstations?

The truth is that nearly every industry uses workstations and could benefit from having ergonomic models, so we will instead focus on those which would benefit most. Ergonomic laboratory furniture is essential in labs, manufacturing plants, hospitals and any other place where chemicals and specimens must be handled with care.

A mobile lab table ensures that you can easily mix chemicals or use a microscope. Not only that, but that tables can be adjusted in height so that you can easily work without hurting yourself, and we offer vibration-resistant tables that ensure a steady work environment.

Nearly every office would benefit from these tables as well. Many people need to sit in front of computers for hours to do their jobs, so you want to ensure that the table is comfortable. An ergonomic table ensures your employees can do their job in peace without hurting their arms or neck.

Another common industry that benefits from these workstations would be the food industry. We provide numerous stainless steel tables that are easily to thoroughly clean, which is essential when working with possible allergens. The ergonomic nature and adjustable height makes it easier to cut and prepare food.

If you’re in an industry that needs ergonomic workstations and/or tables but you rarely sit at them, then adjustable height tables are essential. These tables might be higher to ensure you don’t have to bend. Simply set the correct height and you can work without any pain.

What are Ergonomic Workstations and Tables Made From?

When it comes to any top-tier office or lab equipment, you’ll find that stainless steel is one of the most common materials. Nearly all of our manufacturer direct workstations have frames and legs made from stainless steel. This material is both highly durable and easy to maintain. Aluminum is also quite common as it’s more lightweight.

The top can be made from various different materials. Stainless steel is also very common for the top, but you can also choose plastic laminate, solid wood and various other chemical-resistant and static-control materials.

We gladly take on custom orders as well. If you need a particular material or other very specific requirements, then be sure to let us know. We can help make ergonomic furniture for your needs.

Key Features and Benefits of Adjustable Workstations

One of the major benefits of these tables is that they are adjustable. The height can be adjusted to ensure your arms and legs are neutral for an optimal posture. Many tables also offer adjustable tilt so that the top is at an optimal angle.

Storage space is quite common as well. You will frequently need to store files, equipment and other items in a nearby space. These tables can come with shelves and cabinets.

Another major benefit is that the tables can be customized to fit your needs. Some people will just need a flat table. Others will need a workstation with upper shelves, overhead lights or other special requirements. We offers these standard, and you can request custom tables for your needs.

What to Know About Ergonomic Furnishings Before Making a Purchase

You should first know what type of lift you want. Ergonomic tables offer both manual and hydraulic lifts. Hydraulic lifts tend to be a little more expensive, but they are faster, smoother and work better with larger weights. You should also know the adjustment range, especially if you need your tables very high or low for some reason.

Consider the materials common to your industry. For example, you wouldn’t want a plastic top if you’re working with chemicals. You would instead want something chemically resistant like stainless steel.

You must also consider what else you need from the table. This is more than a flat surface. You can get tables with cabinets, upper shelves, wheels and more. Think about what your workers commonly need and how you can make their jobs easier.

Conclusion

We at RDM Industrial Products proudly manufacture our products in the USA and sell direct to you. This not only means that you’re getting the best price, but we can work directly with you if you have any custom needs. Talk to us today about your ergonomic office or lab equipment needs and we will help outfit everything for you.

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When you really stop to think about it, the amount of jobs that people do while sitting down — and their critical importance to our society — is truly mind-boggling. When you also stop to consider how many people work at all of those jobs and about the amount of time that those people spend fidgeting in discomfort, you could easily find yourself awestruck. Think about not only all of the cumulatively lost productivity, but all of the all of the annoying and chronic pain, the general loss in life satisfaction, the totally avoidable misery, that flows from all that!

When you put things into that sort of perspective, it becomes clear that having a comfortable place to sit while working is no laughing matter.

Increasingly many workplaces across a growing diversity of industries are coming to understand that ergonomic seating is incredibly important to just about every aspect of work. Workplace seating is not something to be neglected or taken lightly.

RDM Offers a Wide Variety of Ergonomic Seating – Industrial Duty and Laboratory Chairs

That’s why RDM Industrial Products, with over four decades of deep experience making factory-direct lab furniture, is also in the business of crafting comfortable industrial chairs and seating. Along with our suppliers, we can deck out any kind of workplaces with the perfect chairs and stools.

But before you take the plunge on one of our seating chair solutions, we think it’s important that you learn a bit about the different types of ergonomic chairs and seating, what each type can offer you and your workers, and exactly the kinds of work environments they shine in.

Our Different Types of Ergonomic Seating

Let’s get started with a basic rundown of the various kinds of industrial seating solutions we can offer you. They fall into two broad categories: chairs and stools. Here’s what you can expect to find with each of them:

Ergonomic Chairs

Our quality-designed chairs can be subdivided into three broad categories: Standard, Pro-Duty and Technical.

Standard Chairs

The chairs in our Standard series are simple and somewhat stripped down, but offer exceptional comfort nonetheless. They’ve got black tube steel bases, foot rings, simple back rests and no arm rests. They are work best with high tables and workbenches that are at least 34 inches off the ground. The models here include the 1P, which is the simplest and most affordable of all; the 1P-K, which comes with ESD static control on the base and upholstery; and the 1P-CR, which is specially designed for cleanrooms.

Pro-Duty Chairs

Chairs in the Pro-Duty Series come with arm rests, optional foot rings, the option to get a slightly bigger back rest and greater height-adjustability that makes them compatible with a wider range of work surfaces, from 28 to over 34 inches high. Frames are made of aluminum. The 1Q, 1Q-K and 1Q-CR models are the standard, static-resistant and cleanroom models in the series, respectively.

Technical Chairs

Our Technical Series chairs are the best and most feature-rich. They have every feature that the chairs in the Pro-Duty Series have, but have significantly larger and more supportive back rests and bigger and more comfortable seat cushions. The three models in the series are the APP, the FPN and the FPP. The first of these has no arm rests while the FPN has a frame made of tube steel. The FPP combines arm rests with an aluminum frame and all of the other features mentioned.

Ergonomic Stools

Stools are the simplest kind of seating solution that we offer. Our ergonomic stools are not only height-adjustable, but they come with extremely comfortable cushions to support your needs. If you require more support, you have the choice to add in an optional foot rest. Frames are also customizable between aluminum and tube steel and come in a variety of styles and a few colors.

You can find a general list of all of our most popular kinds of industrial seating — as well as specific details about all of them.

More Details on Some Features

With that overview to whet your appetite, you may be ready to dive a bit deeper into the weeds and familiarize yourself with the finer details of all of the many features that our laboratory seating comes with. You even have the ability to customize your ergonomic seating further, to meet your desired specifications. To make the most of that ability, you need a strong idea of what these features are.

• Frames: Frames can be made of either tube steel or aluminum. The former is matte black while the later comes in a shiny chrome color. Both materials are exceptionally sturdy and can be outfitted with ESD or anti-staining properties to keep it clean and free from static.
• Upholstery: Chair and stool upholstery is made of smooth vinyl. It’s available in a wide range of different colors, like blue, yellow, grey, green, turquoise, purple and red. You can also outfit your upholstery with ESD to keep static electricity from messing with it.
• Leg Styles: The legs on your stool or chair can either be plain and fixed in place. You can opt to put wheels/castors on your chair to give you some mobility around the lab or office.
• Height-Adjustability: Your height-adjustable range will vary depending on which series or model you get. Most of our models can drop as low as 18 inches and go as high as 44 inches.
• Back Rests: Chairs can have three kinds of back rests. They include the standard one, which is the smallest. There is the Ergo backrest, which is slightly larger. Then there is the Technical Series back rest, which is only on Technical Series chairs and supports your entire back.
• Seat Cushions: Seat cushions are all soft, comfortable and meant to evenly distribute your weight so you don’t experience discomfort. Some models have thicker cushions than others, with the largest being in the Technical Series chairs.
• Arm Rests: All arm rests are not only height-adjustable to serve taller and shorter workers alike, but can also be either pushed forward or retracted horizontally.
• Foot Rings: A foot ring simply wraps around the frame and gives you place to rest your feet while you sit. They are especially good for shorter workers who need to work while sitting at high-rising desks or benches. These foot rests help keep workers’ feet from dangling uncomfortably. Foot rings are made of the same materials as frames.

Industries That Need Ergonomic Seating

With so many comfort-prodding features, you must surely have gathered that our laboratory seating and other seating chair solutions are in high demand across a great many environments calling for sustained but sedentary work. Here are just a few examples of places that benefit from ergonomic seating:

• Research and medical labs
• Hospitals
• Office buildings
• Industrial plants, mills, refineries and factories

Conclusion

Comfort is essential to both productivity and worker satisfaction while on the job. We hope that this overview has shown you that a good ergonomic chair or stool, however simple it may be, can go a long way toward creating an inviting workplace. We also hope to have shown you that more and more places are starting to recognize this truth.

RDM is a quality manufacturer of industrial chairs. All RDM products are proudly manufactured in the USA and made to the very highest standards of care and precision. Wherever it is that you and your team work, we can help you all to sit in the comfort needed to produce a job well done.

Please check out some of our ergonomic chairs here.

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Surprisingly there are more industries today relying heavily on lift tables and lift equipment to get more jobs done. Construction workers for example rely on such designs of equipment to elevate materials for easier usability. Lift tables have been known to reduce strain and injuries, while improving efficiency and productivity. In today’s work environments extra safety for workers goes a long way.

Lift tables are designed to aid in performing job related tasks in such a way that makes the process easier for the workers involved. Not to mention the safety aspects associated with easier lifting, making them effective in numerous industries everyday. They’re portable, user friendly and safety enhanced making them a hot commodity while being convenient to use.

Manufacturing technology for industrial and commercial use has come such a long way; could you imagine not having lift tables in certain working environments? This type of equipment is used regularly in commercial and industrial type industries including certain jobs in the Medical field, Manufacturing sector, Construction and Mining fields, and more.

When choosing the right lift tables for your work environment, you need to look at quality products based on performance, durability and effectiveness. Ensure that it is well constructed and sturdy enough to manage the jobs it is being purchased for. You also want to review the safety features included. The overall performance of your new Lift Tables will depend on its purpose and the way it is used.

There are various types of lift tables available such as hydraulic, pneumatic, multistage, self-leveling, bin tilters and scissor lifts, just to mention a few. Lift tables usually provide additional beneficial features such as tilting, rotating, counterbalance, wheels, truck mounting and safety rails. It’s often the additional features that can make Lift Tables more convenient and safer to work with. They’re available in variety of capabilities and sizes to match the requirements of different jobs in various industries.

Manufacturing of quality Lift Tables is a highly specialized business; RDM Industrial Products should know – they have been manufacturing Industrial furniture since 1977.

Call us at 1-877-777-9130 to discuss your next industrial furniture project.

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An industrial duty stainless steel table can be manufactured to accommodate nearly any type of environment. At RDM, Standard construction includes a fully welded tubular frame made from 304 or 316 stainless steel. Assorted finishes are available including #4 brushed, 2B smooth, with an electropolished finish option that is offered for cleanroom and food-prep use. Different versions are available for light, standard, medium, and heavy duty.

Optional features offered by RDM Industrial Products for stainless steel tables include a manual or electric lift that adjusts table height, ADA handicapped or ergonomic design, drawers, and additional legs. Custom tables with multiple platforms and lifts are also available. Other stainless steel work table designs are available that are suitable for marine or cleanroom environments.

RDM even provides a stainless steel executive desk that could be ideal for a military environment. It is designed for standard to medium duty use and features an adjustable height designed to accommodate seated or standing use. Whether it is being used at headquarters, on base, or in the field, it will provide durability and good-looks. This table could also be suitable for use in a lab, offering workers a place to sit while recording their findings.

Whether they are being used to display or transport food, serve as work areas, or being used to support expensive laboratory equipment, stainless steel tables from RDM Industrial Products can handle the task. They are attractive, durable, and compatible with many optional features designed to improve their functionality. A stainless steel work table is a great, economical, long-term choice for a variety of specialized applications.

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