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LaRita Heet

Guide to Work Benches

Choose among a vast array of tops, accessories and load capacity for work benches

By LaRita Heet, Freelance Writer, Journalist, IBT Designer, LMH Communications

Work benches are vital to the needs of many industries in today's business world. The applications and choices seem endless - from the affordable and popular BenchPro to the superior Arlink Modular Work benches - these aren't your Grandpa's work benches! Do you need industrial, heavy duty workbenches with steel, plastic or shop tops? Or maybe basic work benches, deluxe models or work-bench accessories (legs, back or end stops, risers, drawers, shelves, etc.)? How do you choose the right one for your business? Here are the top solutions to small business work benches:
  1. Assess your company's workbench needs and applications for work benches.
  2. Go for durability and reliability, particularly for heavy duty work benches.
  3. Buy the best work benches for your business needs.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Assess your need for work benches

Workbenches vary widely in design from industry to industry, and from company to company. From governmental to military, from LAN stations to warehouses, the choices seem endless. Figuring out what you need is the first step.
I recommend: Go to Aboveboard MFG to request a catalog or a quote on factory-direct work benches for your business. Check out Global Industrial for heavy duty work benches and many specialized work bench options.

Determine the application for work benches

Office work benches are hardly the same as heavy duty work benches used for industrial applications. Likewise, a chemical laboratory work bench will need special chemical-resistant laminate, while a computer lab one will not. Before you choose a work bench, determine how and for what it will be used.
I recommend: Aboveboard MFG offers myriad choices and applications for any small business need. To design your own work benches, follow the link at the bottom of the page.

Look for reliability and durability in work benches

Regardless of the type of work benches you need, look for those that are proven reliable and durable. Check out the vendors or manufacturers that offer warranties, free delivery, and other perks.
I recommend: For industrial, heavy duty work benches, nothing says durable like Bench Depot. They offer such options as Formica or solid maple work bench tops, static-control (ESD), cleanroom or chemical resistant.

Buy the best work benches for your business

No, we're not saying to pay the most, but rather buy the best quality for your needs. Do you need work benches that are height-adjustable? Heavy duty work benches able to bear more than 5,000 pounds? With interchangeable parts? You can find work benches designed specifically for these and other standards online, so don't buy the first thing you see.
I recommend: Check out Production Automation Corporation for more workplace options than you can imagine! Check out their 72-hour Quick Ship Work Benches for Lista or Lyon work benches, any of which ship within 3 business days. Davis Bacon Material Handling also has a good selection of industrial, heavy duty work benches.  

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • Assembly specifics: When purchasing work benches, consider whether you can handle the assembly on your own. If not, ask the vendor about onsite set-up.
  • Weight load: If your work benches are to be used to hold or store heavy items, don't skimp on the support style - if feasible, get heavy duty work benches that will hold the next size up for safety reasons.
  • Accessorize: Yes, it's true - even work benches use accessories. Choose from drawers, lockable casters, adjustable shelves, monitor arms, and much more.
  • Light it up: Many lighting options are available for work benches, including lighted desk magnifying lamps or shelf lights.

The official source of Work Benches is the Work Benches page at Business.com

Work Benches for Your Industrial Needs
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Industrial and technical workbenches and workstations. Made-to-order solutions at factory-direct prices. Used by Dell and the military. GSA contract.
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