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Benefits of an ESD Workbench

ESD Workbench

The basic concept behind the design of an ESD workbench is to ensure materials and personnel are at the same electrical potential. Electrostatic discharge (the rapid and sudden transfer of electricity usually in the form of a spark) occurs when two objects at different electrical potentials come in contact or in the proximity of each other. If this is to occur it can be dangerous for personnel and damage parts and materials. The use of an ESD workbench should provide some protection against this, keeping personnel, components and devices safe. The key element to an ESD workbench is the use… Read more

8th November 2013 2

Height Adjustable Workbenches

Demanding work environments require equipment to suit every employee, and height adjustable workbenches are the ideal solution especially for assembly and production lines. Our range of height adjustable workbenches are ergonomically designed, ensuring correct posture when operating, consequently decreasing injuries at work. Height adjustable workbenches cater for both standing and seated use, meaning they can be adapted for a range of uses. Most workbenches that adjust in height offer a choice of 3 height adjustments, alley key adjustment, hand crank and electric adjustment. A full range of accessories is also available helping create unique workbenches depending on its use. You… Read more

21st June 2013 0

Mobile Workbenches – A Great Workplace Solution!

 Mobile workbenches are ideal for all general and heavy duty applications! Mobile workbenches may be the best type of workbench for your work place, ideal for factories and workshops as well as many other work environments they can be moved from area to area and different departments, enabling employees to take their work station, tools and parts with them. Workbenches Direct2U feature numerous mobile workbenches including MDF work top workbenches, steel industrial fully mobile workbenches and mobile steel tool workbenches. Part of the mobile and semi-mobile workbench collection is the MDF work top mobile workbench. This workbench has a 40… Read more

13th May 2013 1

General Purpose Workbenches

We have great range of general purpose workbenches which are the perfect for a large variety of applications and work environments such as education and training, workshops and domestic use. All general purpose workbenches are manufactured with welded tubular steel, square leg frames and worktop support channels which guarantee strength and rigidity when in use.  What’s more, these workbenches have adjustable levelling feet fitted as standard.  Standard height is 840mm, but can be supplied as 760mm or 920mm high on request.  An variety of worktops are available including: MFC, laminate, and static dissipative options Norastat and Lamstat, ensuring the workbenches… Read more

17th April 2013 0