Laboratory Casework
Innovative design is a necessity in the modern laboratory. The explosive
rate of technology growth provides the laboratory with a host of
challenges. These include providing adaptable, environmentally stable
space, and a number of power outlets with robust wiring to serve
electronic equipment needs. The generic lab module is designed
to respond to rapidly changing space needs. It has the flexibility
to accommodate a variety of laboratory situations, from electronics labs
to fume hood intensive chemistry labs. Today's laboratories will
often include built-in or modular wood, metal, or plastic laminate cabinets
known as casework as well as stainless steel sinks and minimal
lab furniture.
Laboratory casework includes base cabinets, wall cabinets, and storage
and supply cabinets. Casework may be made of several different materials,
the most common being wood, plastic laminate, and metal. The type
of casework installed depends on the needs of the particular laboratory.
Different settings which employ the use of laboratory casework include
schools, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. A traditional
approach often used to outfit laboratories is installation of
"made to order" furniture and cabinetry. It can be difficult to reuse
and is most often scrapped when a space change to the laboratory setting
is needed. The newest type of laboratory casework is fully modular,
which allows it to be customized and rearranged to fit the growing needs
of the laboratory.
Wood casework is often made out of oak, birch, or a high-grade plywood.
The cabinet doors come in a variety of designs. Plastic laminate casework
is an economical alternative to wood and metal casework, and is often used
in elementary, middle school, and high school science, art, or
home economics labs. Metal casework can come in a variety of colors,
and is usually painted with a chemically-resistant baked on epoxy
powder coating. Steel casework has unique benefits, including a smooth
and easily cleaned surface with the durability to stand up to strong
chemicals and abrasion. Stainless steel casework is a particularly good
choice for areas subject to high moisture and frequent cleaning as well
as heavy abrasion and abuse. For high-moisture areas, a cheaper
alternative to stainless steel casework is phenolic resin casework, which
is corrosion and fire resistant.
Quality casework built to last should feature a through-bolt construction technique, as opposed to flimsy dowels and glue. It should also have a chemically-resistant, easy to clean finish. Other laboratory components which complement casework include fume hoods, countertops, sinks, and plumbing fixtures. Along with these products, casework is a necessity in any laboratory and provides a convenient means of storage and organization.
Laboratory Casework Suppliers
- Longo Labs is a New Jersey-based supplier and installer of laboratory casework products as well as fume hoods and accessories.
- ISEC is a Colorado-based specialty construction firm. Its laboratory division offers lab furniture and lab equipment subcontracting services.
- Hanson Lab is a California-based laboratory designer, builder, and installer.
Wood Laboratory Casework
- Sheldon Lab Systems offers laboratory furniture and equipment for the educational market.
- Fisher Hamilton features a comprehensive selection of lab furniture and accessories.
- Kewaunee Scientific specializes in laboratory furniture and fume hoods for education, research, government, and health care applications.
- ALC-Collegedale is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory casework for educational labs and research labs.
- Leonard Peterson & Company is a well-known manufacturer of wood laboratory and technical furniture.
- Diversified Woodcrafts offers a full range of furniture for schools, research labs and industry.
- Valley City Manufacturing offers a full range of furniture for schools, research labs and industry.
- South Texas Woodmill manufactures modular wood casework units.
Plastic Laminate Casework
- TMI Systems designs and builds laminate casework, architectural woodwork, and countertops.
- Case Systems is a leading national manufacturer of plastic laminate furniture and casework for schools, universities, libraries, hospitals, and laboratories.
- Polyvision specializes in combining plastic laminate and wood components to achieve an aesthetically pleasing design within defined budget requirements.
- LSI Corp designs and produces laminate casework systems and related products.
- Stevens Industries is a full-line manufacturer of laminated panels, furniture, and cabinets.
Metal Laboratory Casework
- Fisher Hamilton offers steel and stainless steel laboratory casework systems.
- Kewaunee Scientific features steel laboratory furniture with smooth, easy-to-maintain surfaces and rugged, heavy gauge steel full-frame construction.
- BMC designs and manufactures a complete line of metal laboratory casework, fume hoods and accessories.
- Mott Manufacturing designs and manufactures a line of quality steel laboratory furniture.
- Hemco Corp manufactures laboratory hoods, furniture, enclosures and clean labs.
- Keur Industries manufactures quality steel laboratory furniture, fume hoods and accessories.
- Bedcolab features laboratory furniture systems and fume hoods for research, education, industrial, medical, clinical, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical labs.
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