Modular Workbenches
A “module” is a standardized, often interchangeable component of a system or construction that is designed for easy assembly or flexible use. A modular workbench, then, is a workbench that a person can put together or take apart easily.
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Modular Workbench Customization
Modular workbenches can be customized in many ways. Standard questions a manufacturer might ask regard height, width, and depth, the type of flooring on which the bench will be placed, material type of the bench, the expected weight supported, and what purpose the customer plans for the workbench. Work benches can be made of steel. If they are, another question will be, “Is the desired steel lightweight or heavyweight?” If this information is unknown, the next question should be, “What is its required capacity?”
Modular workbenches can come equipped with wheels, and those wheels can be customized to have a locking mechanism. If a consumer is working in a humid place, a wooden workbench may be designed with standoffs. Standoffs allow for proper air circulation, which helps safeguard against the warping that wooden benches can suffer from seasonal heat and humidity changes. Also, bamboo work surfaces can come treated with UV-cured protective coating. Since a modular workbench has parts, it may come with more than one material. For example, a heavyweight steel frame could hold up a rubberwood top. Many workbenches come equipped with space underneath to add storage modules. Modules include single drawers, double drawers, single files, lockers, and lockers with shelves. Such modules often come equipped with optional casters. Some with the option to add overhead storage modules as well, such as sliding or flipper door overhead cabinets. Many industrial modular workbenches even come with the option to add electrical, computer, or lighting components.
Benefits of Using Modular Workbenches
As demonstrated, modular workbenches are designed specifically for tight spaces and versatility, which makes them an excellent choice for any project. A small garage may not have room for a workbench that is permanently assembled. A modular workbench gets around this issue, as a person can take it apart and store it on a shelf when not in use. A modular workbench is also portable, which is ideal for the worker who is not always in the same place. Modular workbenches work well for larger industrial jobs because pieces can be added and removed when needed. They touch every industry and can even be used for hobby projects at home.