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Anti-Fatigue Matting: The Benefits

Anti-fatigue matting has been designed to reduce fatigue and pressure pain caused by standing for long periods of time on hard, cold floors. Which floors are the worst offenders for fatigue? Cement / concrete floors Factory floors Warehouse floors Anti-fatigue matting is manufactured from a variety of materials including rubber, carpet, vinyl and wood. Whatever the material they have the same design brief: to absorb shock and provide a cushioning effect to reduce the effects of fatigue. Why use anti-fatigue matting? Decrease Foot Weariness – for workers who stand in one position for long periods of time an anti-fatigue mat… Read more

24th February 2015 0

Workbench Accessories Explained Pt. 2

Workbench Accessories: Below Bench As promised, this week we will explain the ins and outs of our most popular workbench accessory range, focusing on the below bench accessories. If you are looking for more in depth descriptions of above workbench accessories you can read our last post here. 1. Single Drawer Unit A single drawer unit is ideal for when minimal storage is required. They are a low cost and space saving solution for the usual odds and ends that need a home. Single drawer units are also ideal for storing small machinery when not in use and can be… Read more

29th January 2015 0

Workbench Accessories Explained

Team Leader Workstations

There are many types of workbench accessories that have been designed for a range of purposes. They fall into two main categories; above bench and below bench accessories. Here at Workbenches Direct2U we also offer extension benches, some may not class these as an accessory but as they are an optional extra, we are choosing to. In this post we will be explaining the basics of the above bench accessories and next weeks blog will focus on below bench accessories. Above Workbench Accessories 1. Rear Support Posts First and most important of all are rear support posts. We offer these… Read more

23rd January 2015 1

NEW Online Workbench Quote Feature

Get a Quote Quickly Introducing our new ‘Online Quote’ feature. Research shows that the task of getting quotes can be a time consuming and lengthy process. To improve your shopping experience with us here at Direct2U we have made getting a quote quicker and easier than ever. Our online quote service requires just a few details including the usual name, email and address. To get a quote all you have to do is click on the link that is located on the top of every page: Here is a step by step guide to our quote sheet: 1. “Please provide… Read more

14th January 2015 0