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workbench is a sturdy table or flat surface designed specifically for manual work such as assembly, repair, crafting, and other hands-on tasks. It provides a stable, organized area that supports a wide variety of jobs across workshops, factories, laboratories, and industrial settings.
Typically rectangular, workbenches often include features like tool storage, ways to fix the workpiece for two-handed work, comfortable ergonomic height, and provisions for mounting tools or equipment or a simple school bag case.
Workbenches vary greatly in complexity and size—from simple flat surfaces to highly specialized designs with tool racks, adjustable heights, ergonomic enhancements, and built-in power supplies. They can be made from materials such as wood, metal, stone, or composites depending on their intended use. In industrial contexts, workbenches support heavy tools, machinery, and precision instruments, often designed to hold significant weight and facilitate tasks like mechanical assembly, finishing, and testing. Many models include ergonomic and safety features like anti-static surfaces, vibration dampening, and modular accessories to improve workflow and reduce operator fatigue.
In summary, a workbench is an essential piece of equipment that provides a dedicated, functional workspace tailored to various types of manual work, improving productivity, organization, and safety
Specifications for a classroom metallic workbench are:Frame Material: Mild Steel or CRCA steel, often with powder coating to prevent rust.:
Dimensions Width ranges from about 1050 mm to 1500 mm, Depth about 350 to 400 mm, and standard heights around 860 mm to 900 mm for ergonomic sitting or standing.
Customisation of Dimensions are available
Tabletop Made from mild steel sheet or heavy-duty plywood with steel edge protection; thickness usually around 18 mm to 25 mm.Structure: Welded steel tube frames, often 25mm x 25mm or 50mm x 25mm with a thickness of 1.2 mm or more.Features: Rounded or smooth edges, usually includes hooks or trays for storage and accessories such as electrical plug slots.:
Seating Often designed to seat one or more students, sometimes integrated with benches.Surface Finish: Powder coated with depth of about 50 microns ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion and wear.
Load Capacity: Suitable for classroom activities, generally supporting typical school equipment and working loads.
Accessories: May include vices or tool mounting provisions in technical training benches.This type of workshop or school classroom metallic workbench is designed for durability, easy maintenance, and appropriate ergonomics for student use in labs or practical classes.