Work Benches

Workbenches and work stations are equipment or furnishings that create an efficient space in which people perform a set of specific duties, whether in offices, plants or manufacturing processes. Ergonomic workstation design remains important in order for workers to accomplish given tasks effectively. Workstations and work benches are manufactured for a variety of facilities and processes; industrial workstations and industrial workbenches provide workspace for machinists, assembly workers and many other industrial manufacturing processes.

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IAC Industries
Brea, CA
714-990-8997
IAC Industries is a work furnishing specialist, selling product lines worldwide for many companies in aerospace, government, medical, educational, office, lab, auto, assembly and other related industries. They manufacture their work benches to maximize productivity & decrease costs by implementing the basic principles of ergonomic design. 100% of our company`s products are made in-house.
Workplace® Systems, Inc.
Londonderry, NH
800-258-9700
Workplace® Systems is a one of the most innovative & flexible custom & standard work bench manufacturer. Their company manufactures a large selection of accessories to fit across virtually all product lines and their stations are ergonomically designed & interchangeable to provide task-specific use. Call today for direct-from-the-manufacturer savings and expert design assistance.
RDM Industrial Products Inc.
Milpitas, CA
877-777-9130
RDM Industrial Products, Inc. manufactures a complete line of work benches such as tables, desks, equipment tables, heavy-duty tables, large tables and adjustable furnishings of all sizes and kinds. RDM specializes in and maintains meeting your company needs with quality furniture that can be shipped nationwide, on demand and on time. Their company goals are quality, service and timing.
UNEX Manufacturing, Inc.
Jackson, NJ
800-695-7726
Unex Manufacturing's flow cell stations are line-side gravity flow rack modules delivering ergonomic and lean principles to manufacturing operations. Unex's complete track & rack units are custom configured to accommodate line & process changes- ideal for line-side assembly, kitting and supermarket areas. Mix & match a variety of product solutions and create your ideal work bench.
Pro-Line
Haverhill, MA
800-739-9067
As a workstation manufacturer, Pro-Line offers industrial furnishing that increases employee productivity through creating an improved employee work environment. Pro-Line manufactures basic work benches, with accessory options as well as color options. Applications include production assembly and diagnostic repair. Pro-Line offers a Quick Ship Program and varied workstations per customer needs.
Sovella Inc./Treston
Kennesaw, GA
800-437-6772
Sovella/Treston is a leading provider of innovative, premium quality industrial workstation solutions. Our adaptable solutions include modular work stations, packing benches, Heavy Duty work benches, carts/trolleys, shelving, cabinets, drawer units, ESD workstations, Material Flow Systems utilizing manual conveyor systems, modular assembly stations, Treston storage bins and small parts organizers.

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Often industrial model work benches are steel workbenches or other metal workbenches as they must be rugged and durable. No matter the material, work benches often accompany lab furniture and workstation furniture to assist in organizing assembly processes in ultra-sterile cleanroom environments. Packing tables provide shipping and handling workers an organized space for preparing products for shipment. Modular workstations are equipped with adjustable shelves, tables and bins which workers can arrange to optimize their workspace. Along with portable workbenches, modular units ensure practicality and efficiency. Workstations designed for office or technical data settings, computer workbenches for example, may come equipped with CPU holders to keep computer processing units safely off the floor or tabletop and out of the way.Ergonomic workstations adapt the work environment to the worker, instead of forcing the worker to adapt to his or her work environment. By ensuring that workers are comfortable, organized and unstrained while performing job duties leads to increased output of work and a decreased risk of work related injuries. The implementation of ergonomic principles is important for reducing stress and eliminating injuries in factories, manufacturing facilities and office settings. Injuries resulting from ergonomic issues consist of about a third of the 1.7 million work injuries per year. Key elements of ergonomic work benches include adjustability and modularity, which remain especially important when more than one person must utilize the same work benches. Adjustable work benches can be altered to fit the needs of the workers, changing the height of work benches desks, chairs and in some cases desk drawers, cabinets and keyboard platforms. Modular work benches contain components that can be rearranged. Modular shelves, drawers and cabinets can be situated in various configurations to suit the needs of workers.


Numerous types of work benches and workstations exist, most of which are tailored to specific applications. Industrial workbenches, work benches, computer work benches and command operation centers represent some of the most common furniture produced by work bench manufacturers. Work benches are necessary in almost every business in every industry. Workers who rely on work areas provided by work bench manufacturers include: office workers, call center staff, factory workers, clean room workers, assembly line workers, operators and air traffic controllers. The benefits of reducing stress and worker injuries by purchasing work benches or workstations customized to specific applications far outweigh the costs. Ergonomic workbenches in particular are an excellent means of providing areas where workers increase productivity by being able to easily organize and access items necessary for the accomplishment of their duties in a way that causes minimal physical strain or injury.

While industrial equipment manufacturers often refer to "workstations" and "workbenches" interchangeably, there is a small difference between the two terms. "Workstations", in industrial manufacturing, encompasses assembly tables, chairs, storage benches, racks, laminar flow benches, cleanroom work benches and office tables, and although "workbench" often refers to the same items, it more specifically refers to assembly tables, storage tables and lab work tables, focusing on work surface areas instead of entire units with furniture, shelving and storage. "Workstations" (as opposed to "industrial workstations", which refers specifically to the types of workstations used in an industrial setting) in the broader commercial and manufacturing community generally refer to either a) office, IT, home or school workplace furniture and computer work stations, CPU holders and furniture or b) computers and computer systems which provide a software "work station" for IT administrators. "Workbenches", refers to equipment used in industrial manufacturing, with the exception of woodworking and hobbyists' workbenches, which are recognizably related to industrial workbenches. Workbenches are ergonomically designed with shelves, reels or laminar flow for the assembly of industrial parts, while workstations are sometimes units of specialized industrial assembly furniture including benches, chairs, shelves and accessories, and sometimes the term "workstation" is used to refer to non-industrial computer systems or office furniture sets.

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Work Bench Types

  • Command operating centers, common in information technology fields, accommodate technological equipment for organizing computer and electronic equipment, including display monitors, keyboards and processors, in a readily accessible structure.
  • Computer workbenches encompass a wide range of products including equipment, furnishings and accessories used to create practical and efficient workspaces for industrial and personal computer use.
  • CPU holders are workstation accessories which are often primary components of computer workstations, keeping valuable central processing units up off the floor, away from dust, dirt and damage and providing easy, ergonomic access to workers and technicians.
  • Ergonomic workstations consist of furniture that can be adjusted to overcome repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome and muscular skeletal disorder, which can be caused by uncomfortable and static workstations. Adjustable ergonomic workstation designs conform to special needs.
  • Industrial workbenches are sturdy tables used in the construction and repair of industrial products and have adjustable shelves, drawers and height. Workbenches are common in the woodworking and automotive industries.
  • Industrial workstations accommodate a variety of industrial applications, including shipping and receiving, packaging and mail sorting. Industrial workstations, which improve organization and efficiency, are available in a variety of setups containing drawers, shelves and side tables.
  • Lab furniture includes the various pieces that are used in laboratory work stations.
  • Metal workbenches provide a rugged, durable and efficient space where multiple or specific tasks may be carried out in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
  • Modular workstations, or cubicles, have components that can be rearranged into different configurations.
  • Packing tables are workstations or workbenches for packaging products for shipping or distribution; packing tables have various features and accessories to speed workflow while maintaining an ergonomically safe working environment.
  • Portable workbenches are non-stationary, task driven workspaces designed to provide efficient and mobile units in a variety of industrial, commercial and residential environments.
  • Shipping tables are used in distribution centers as workstations for packaging, labeling and shipping products. Tables may have adjustable features and ergonomic design for safe, efficient workflow.
  • Steel workbenches are task driven workspaces made of a number of steel alloys and designed to provide a rugged, durable and efficient work environment in industrial, commercial and residential settings.
  • Technical furniture creates a workstation that is able to hold large amounts of computer and electronic equipment and is sturdier than regular office furniture.
  • Work stations are spaces designed for specific tasks.
  • Workstation furniture is a broad category that includes all furnishings, such as seating, tables and cabinets, needed and implemented in a given work area to promote organization, safety and productivity in industrial, commercial and domestic occupational environments.



Work Bench Terms

Anthropometry - The study of the relative measurement of bodily dimensions, including height, weight, and girth; these measurements are considered when analyzing workstations.

Anti-Fatigue Mats - Cushioned padding that reduces strain placed on legs and feet during standing.

Biomechanics - The study of the effects of biology and movement on the human body. Particular attention is paid to muscular movement.

Bursitis - Inflammation of the bursa, small lubrication-secreting sacs located between bones and tendons, caused by overexertion.

Carpal Tunnel - The fibrous tunnel that runs through the wrist, or carpal, bones, carrying necessary tendons to the hand.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A repetitive strain injury (RSI); Common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, burning, tingling, and wrist and hand pain. The disorder afflicts those who use their wrist in repetitive actions on a regular basis, including typists, computer workers and some sports players and musicians.

CPU Holder - A sliding, swiveling bracket used to hold computers' central processing units in order to maximize workspace utility and to provide easy, ergonomic access to CPU ports.

DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis (DeQuervain's Disease) - A repetitive strain injury (RSI) caused by inflammation of the tissues surrounding tendons on the radial side of the wrist. Like carpal tunnel syndrome, this disorder affects those who use their wrists repetitively; the disorder can be treated with splints, medication, cortisone injections and in advanced cases, surgery.

Engineering Controls - Any physical alteration of a production facility including workstations, equipment or other applicable parts of the work area to lower or avert risk factor exposure

Epicondylitis - A form of tendonitis of the elbow caused by overstressing the joints in the elbow. Symptoms include pain during various wrist and arm movements, and treatments include cold and heat therapy, braces, massage therapy, steroid injections and laser treatments.

Extension - The stretching of a joint, usually through straightening.

Median Nerve - The main nerve running down the arm into the forearm. The median nerve is responsible for supplying the hand with feeling and movement.

Musculoskeletal System - The system containing bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments and cartilage.

Nerve - Fibers that transmit signals or impulses between the brain and body parts; these impulses direct feeling and movement of the body.

Neutral Position - The bodily position in which muscles remain relaxed, not stressed. During extended activity, neutral positions decrease the likelihood of strain and injury.

Pacing - Regulating the workers movement rate through various work environment methods, such as pay inducements, peer pressure or production pressure, a continuously moving conveyor at a constant speed.

Redesign - This refers to both an alteration to current production equipment of workplaces to render them appropriate for additional workers, or, a reassessment of the patterns of occurrence of tasks. The redesign is more costly to implement than the integration of ergonomic standards in the preliminary job design.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) - Also referred to as Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), this is a term given to disorders resulting from the overuse or misuse of a group of muscles.

Static Loading (Static Exertion) - Exertion whereby the same stance is maintained throughout the duration of the action.

Tendon - Body part responsible for connecting muscles and bones as well as relaying movement from muscles to bones.

Tendonitis - Inflammation of the tendons; usually occurs in conjunction with tenosynovitis.

Tenosynovitis
- Inflammation of the protective coverings guarding the tendons.

Trigger Finger - Inflammation of finger tendons that causes the finger to stick in a particular position. Trigger finger is caused by overuse or misuse of the tendons.