You’re looking to buy industrial work tables, but you don’t know where to start. This is a common problem. Many people don’t know what to look for, what features matter, which brands to choose and so on.
Buying an industrial table is actually fairly simple once you know the guidelines. This guide will show you what to consider when looking for a new table.
Brands
Industrial tables come with a variety of shapes, sizes, features and brands. You may find several tables that match your specifications, but often some are cheaper than others. While it’s easy to jump on the lower priced item, it’s best to seriously consider each brand’s reputation.
Don’t buy a cheap item if the brand is unfamiliar or known for shoddy products. Research each brand to ensure that your investment will last as long as possible.
Features
Industrial work tables can used for various functions, so finding features that match your needs is fairly easy. You have to figure out which features will be essential for your everyday uses. You can buy an industrial table with drawers, a high maximum weight and risers to accommodate tools and wires. The question is if you really need all the additions.
As you may expect, each extra feature costs more money. Be sure to consider whether the features are really worth it.
Materials
Industrial tables come in a variety of materials. You can get ones made from glass, stainless steel, wood, particleboard, aluminum and many other materials. Each one has its own purpose. If you are going to do heavy work on the table with cutting tools, then stainless steel and other metals are the best. Glass is great for drawing or if you’re working with liquids, while wood looks prestigious and is very durable.
Much like with features, you have to consider what the table will be used for. Metal is probably the best choice if you’re unsure because it has many favorable properties, such as toughness and durability. Wood is another good choice for similar reasons, but it isn’t ideal if you plan on using cutting instruments as they may cut through the wood.
Sizing
This may not seem too important if you’re just getting one or two tables, but it becomes increasingly more important if you’re trying to fill a room with them. If these tables are for employees and you have a certain amount of room, then you want to make sure that you can fit as many as possible while giving each employee the room they need to work.
Aside from the width and height, you should also consider the top thickness, depth and whether you need adjustable height for different employees or projects. Bigger isn’t necessarily better as you may have wasted space if you only need a small section for your projects.
For those odd sizes, consider working with a manufacturer, or distributor that offers custom sizing. You may even want to consider height adjustable options too, to fit your team needs more precisely.
Electronics
Electronic industrial tables have outlets so that you can easily plug in tools, devices or anything else that needs electricity. This is very useful if you need a lot of tools, or if cords are short and you don’t have much working space. Electronic tables are often significantly more expensive than other tables, so be sure that you actually need this feature before getting it.
You can often bypass this if you have a nearby outlet, but it’s a luxury if you need many outlets and you don’t feel like going to the wall whenever you want to change tools or devices.
Conclusion
Buying an industrial table is fairly easy because you should have a rough idea of what you’re looking for. Aside from sizing and materials, you should also consider features and brand reputation. This will point you in the right direction so that you get the perfect table for your needs.