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Industrial Quality—That’s What You Will Get With RDM Industrial Products

July 15, 2013

Quality is a subjective measurement by nature, making it difficult to measure. Multiple levels of quality are applied to products and services in an attempt to quantify something that is naturally intangible. A product that is labeled “industrial quality” is able to endure harsh environments and withstand heavy use. Industrial products include furnishings, equipment, and accessories.

What Makes Industrial Products Different

To last in some industrial environments, furniture must be made from special materials or be constructed in a particular way. For example, a lab table may need a chemical-resistant surface or require fully-welded connections that prevent dirt, debris, or other impurities from gathering and compromising the environment. To accommodate certain uses such as close work or meet ergonomic requirements, tables may need to be adjustable.

Industrial furniture is typically designed for a specific use. As a result, it is usually intended for a designated area. Customers have an easier time when they are able to customize dimensions and provide specifications regarding countertop surfaces and accessories. The furnishings will fit in the desired spots and contain all of the features necessary for efficient and effective work.

Shopping for Industrial Furniture and Equipment Sight Unseen

When shopping online with a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products, it is important to review photographs and read descriptions. After reviewing standard and optional features, customers should be able to enter their desired dimensions to receive price quotes. If they are satisfied with the price, they should submit an online order form so the manufacturer can get to work.

The best companies offer the ability to chat online with a knowledgeable staff member to ensure that the industrial products being considered are what are needed. Email and telephone contact should also be available. All of this is designed to provide customers with the industrial quality products they need in a convenient manner.

Light Tables Designed For Specialized Applications

June 12, 2013

While basic office furniture is sufficient in some environments, others require special furnishings intended for the jobs being performed. Light tables are designed for environments that require a translucent or transparent work surface featuring integrated lighting. This lights the area from underneath, making inspection or creation an easier process.

Uses for Industrial Tables Featuring Integrated Lighting

When lighting is positioned within the tabletop, the entire work surface is illuminated from underneath this surface. The light source is housed in a box and distributed up through the surface of the table. This makes it possible to overlay architectural drawings for review or sketching, review X-rays, and inspect semi-transparent or transparent items directly on the table surface.

The customizable size of the lighted area is covered with frosted glass on the top surface. The remainder of the worktop can be covered in plastic laminate, a chemical-resistant solid surface, or one of several other materials. Fluorescent lighting is used to illuminate the table and a dimmable switch is provided so the worker can adjust illumination to the required level.

Sizes and Features of Customizable Light Tables

This lab furniture comes in a variety of configurations that increase its functionality. If the workspace will not accommodate a standard-sized table, a customized version can be designed. A lighted table featuring a lifting top makes standing work more comfortable. Small inspection carts with casters, light panels, and hydraulic lifts make work even more convenient because they can be repositioned as required.

Light tables provide illumination required to create drawings, analyze X-rays, and inspect products that feature a level of transparency. Customized designs make these furnishings movable and tiltable. A variety of surfaces and accessories are available, expanding the potential environments for use. When a task requires back-lit illumination for inspection or creation of a product, these tables deliver it without the need to install tabletop lighting.

Adjustable Tables Provide Convenience Without Sacrificing Quality

May 13, 2013

Employees who work at fixed-height tables must adjust their seats to accommodate the height of the tabletops. Adjustable tables make seat adjustment unnecessary because the tabletop manually or automatically adjusts to the desired height. These tables are ideal for environments requiring both seated and standing work or when ADA accommodation is necessary.

The Science Behind Adjustable Tables

Adjustable height tables are also called lift tables because their worktops lift up to accommodate their users. Many styles are available including those with ergonomic features that make work more comfortable. Industrial tables designed for light, standard, or heavy duty use offer the adjustable height feature, making this furniture suitable for factory, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.

Tables equipped with cranks enable manual height adjustment. Simply turn the crank in one direction to raise the height and turn it in the other direction to lower the height. Tables featuring electric motors offer automatic height adjustment and some versions have multiple-position memory switches that can be programmed with the height preferences of individual users.

Increasing the Functionality of Adjustable Industrial Tables

When ordered from RDM Industrial Products, these tables can be customized to nearly any configuration. An optional lower shelf creates a convenient storage area for a microscope or other equipment. A dual platform style is ideal for laboratory environments where working on two tasks simultaneously is a regular occurrence. Overhead accessory booms are available for adjustable height tables, creating packaging workstations.

There is almost no limit to the customization options available for adjustable tables. Customers even have their choice of work surfaces ranging from laminate, to butcher block, to static control. Design options allow customers to get everything they want in a table featuring an adjustable height without sacrificing on quality. Accessories are available separately so if they omit any from their initial order, customers can request them whenever needed.

Choosing the Best Stainless Steel Table for Your Facility

April 12, 2013

When purchasing industrial furnishings, it is important to select the correct product for the workplace. Though high-quality material is used to make this furniture, certain materials more suitable for particular uses and environments. A stainless steel table is a popular industrial furnishing manufactured to handle nearly any environment but different versions are designed for different purposes.

Stainless Steel Industrial Tables for Different Work Areas

Executives need room to store documents and supplies in their offices. For them, stainless steel executive desks are smart choices. These desks feature adjustable heights compatible with seated or standing work. For use in computer server rooms, technology executives may prefer rolling stainless steel tech tables featuring optional keyboard trays.

Several stainless steel table designs are intended for laboratory environments and some are designed for cleanroom atmospheres. Available in assorted heights and with options such as drawers and pull-out keyboard trays, these tables are versatile. A stainless steel lift table is another lab-friendly furnishing because it brings the work closer to the technician, making delicate operations more convenient.

Food Service Industrial Tables

Several tables made from stainless steel are designed for food service environments. These range from a basic light to medium duty ergonomic table with adjustable height to a customizable workstation featuring drawers and shelving. Optional accessories include cutting mat surfaces, stainless steel vise units, and a deluxe adjustable foot rest for seated work.

This is just a sampling of the stainless steel table options available. When they order from RDM Industrial Products, customers customize these tables to meet their space and functional needs. The result is a table that fits within the work area and is equipped with all the accessories necessary for the desired use. This furniture is built to last, making this a one-time investment when the correct style and accessories are selected.

Making Old Work Benches New Again

March 12, 2013

Industrial furniture is a substantial investment for many companies. When shopping for work benches and other furnishings for a facility, purchasing managers look for versions that are sturdy and will last for years. However, consistently heavy use can take its toll on this furniture. Fortunately, there are ways to restore an existing table to its original condition.

Replacement Tops for Industrial Tables

Customers of RDM Industrial Products have the option to purchase replacement tops for their work tables. This purchase can be made either when the initial order is placed or later. A variety of surface options are available including chemical-resistant or static dissipative plastic laminate, cleanroom, and butcher block. There is even a replacement transfer top featuring both fixed insert rollers and a pneumatic pop-up ball system.

Shoppers can view a graphical depiction and product summary on the RDM website. If they are purchasing a transfer top, customers select their transfer preference and provide the height, depth, width, and weight of their product. The online form can be used to request a price quote or place an order for a customized replacement top.

Seating Makes Work Benches More Versatile

Tops are not the only components that may suffer wear. Industrial chairs are used regularly, some used by multiple workers in a single day. Replacement chairs are available in ergonomic designs with sturdy steel or cast aluminum bases. An upholstered, contoured backrest containing a lumbar curve and compact armrests are two options of a deluxe version designed for long-term use.

After making an initial investment in industrial work benches, purchasing managers will be pleased to realize that even rough treatment will not render this furniture unusable. Replacement tops and seating make facility workbenches look and operate like new even after years of heavy use. Businesses can remain productive without overspending on workplace furniture.

Fascinating Features of Stainless Steel Tables And Carts

February 18, 2013

When we think of industrial furnishings like stainless steel tables and carts, “fascinating” is not usually the first word that comes to mind. However, these industrial workbenches and mobile units do have some remarkable aspects. Take a few moments to review the various features to determine whether one of these furnishings would be useful in your facility.

Standard RDM Stainless Tables and Carts

All the stainless steel tables from RDM are high-quality, industrial duty, and manufactured in the U.S. These tables have fully welded tubular 304 or 316 stainless steel frames, making them suitable for the most rigorous environments. Available finishes include #4 brushed, 2B smooth, and a special electropolished finish designed for a cleanroom. Whether these tables will be used in a lab, cleanroom, medical facility, or general industrial environment, they are built to last.

With the addition of rolling casters, tables can be made into carts, making it easy to transport products, equipment, and other items. These stainless steel carts feature a work surface and sometimes have multiple shelves or an area enclosed by drawers. Other optional features include retaining curbs, pull-out trays, cabinets and much more. What they all have in common is the convenience provided by mobility. Workers can push or pull these carts throughout a facility, delivering items as needed.

Getting Specialized Tables and Carts

Some stainless steel industrial workbenches are designed for special purposes. Heavy-duty versions are able to support large microscopes that cause other surfaces to sag and eventually buckle. A table featuring a vice unit is ideal for use within the food or beverage industry or as a standard cleanroom fixture. Some carts are intended to store tools and others are designed to handle special materials.

These are just a few interesting features of RDM stainless steel tables and carts designed for industrial, medical, laboratory, and other environments. Each item can be completely customized to meet the needs of the customer. Review the many options to find tables and carts made from stainless steel that will make valuable additions to your facility.

Custom Manufacturing of Oversized Industrial Tables

January 30, 2013

Customers who require oversized industrial tables for their facilities often have trouble finding these units when looking at typical furniture retailers. The fact that they require an oversized table means they need a customized product that many industrial furniture retailers do not provide. RDM Industrial Products custom manufactures its industrial furniture, enabling you to personalize industrial table dimensions and features.

Large Tables with Custom Features

The largest tables feature center legs to provide additional support but customization options do not end with the size of the table. Customers can request integrated lift systems, shelving, various types of work surfaces, and even partitions that provide privacy to keep workers focused or for hanging tools. Casters are available to make these tables mobile so the facility floor can be reconfigured easily whenever necessary.

There are even manual or automatic adjustable height tables. Some of these larger tables feature dual-stage lift systems that provide extra height lifting range. Adding an overhead boom with task lighting makes it easier for workers to see what they are doing. Even the lighting is customizable to create an optimal work environment. Several light fixtures suspended over a large work surface provides an even illumination over the entire area below.

Customers can convert a single table into a two-person workstation by requesting a special configuration. Two tables will face each other, with a separate lighting boom over each, or can have a single shared overhead light boom. Shelving, storage drawers, computer monitor stands, and keyboard trays can be added to adapt the table for use by two workers who may be collaborating on a project.

This is just the beginning of the customization options that are available for these oversized industrial tables. Review the different configurations, features, and optional accessories and use these options to create large industrial workbenches for different areas of your facility. If you have the space available, and adequate delivery clearance, RDM can build an industrial table to fit your exact needs. Their helpful and courteous representatives are available to answer questions and provide advice whenever needed.

Benefits of Industrial Workbenches

January 16, 2013

Business owners or purchasing agents searching for industrial furnishings that accommodate multiple uses should look no further than industrial workbenches. These furnishings are designed for everything from vibration-sensitive work with a microscope to heavy-duty use involving specialized tools and equipment. With RDM Industrial Products, customers can configure these workbenches / tables to accommodate almost any application or environment.

Selecting Materials for Workbenches

When reviewing the wide assortment of industrial furnishings that RDM provides, customers will encounter several materials, including aluminum and stainless steel. Stainless steel units are commonly used for Cleanroom or Food Industry Applications, while extruded aluminum tables offer a small margin of flexibility.

Material selection also comes into play when choosing work surfaces for standard and oversized industrial tables. Top materials include plastic laminate, solid wood butcher block, stainless steel, galvanized metal, and solid surface. There are even tops designed with special features like chemical resistance and static control. The RDM Crew is available to assist you with the review and selection of materials to determine which work surface material is most appropriate for your environment.

Choosing Accessories for Tables and Workbenches

The ability to customize a workbench by adding accessories during manufacture increases the functionality of this industrial furnishing. Create a computer work station by adding keyboards / mouse trays and monitor stand, allowing workers to multitask. Clear the work surface with the addition of shelving, drawers for filing, and cabinet compartments. There are also lift systems available that can convert stationary, fixed-height tables to telescoping, adjustable-height tables that can be adjusted to accommodate both seated and standing work heights or multi-height users. There are also adjustable-height table designs that are ergonomic and meet ADA compliance needs.

With so many configuration and customization options, industrial workbenches are replacing traditional tables and desks in most industrial, laboratory and commercial environments. RDM Industrial Products offers customized solutions at reasonable prices, along with knowledgeable service representatives that are available to help you make your purchasing process fast, easy, and convenient. Whether this is your first time or 50th , ordering standard or oversized industrial tables with RDM is easy. You can count on being treated in a pleasant, professional manner.

Making Life on the Job Easier With Lift Tables

November 28, 2012

Lift tables are often considered high performance and safety enhanced industrial furniture products. Designed and manufactured by RDM Industrial Products Inc. to simplify many core job tasks, as well as reducing strain and potentially man power in the process.

Surprisingly there are more industries today relying heavily on lift tables and lift equipment to get more jobs done. Construction workers for example rely on such designs of equipment to elevate materials for easier usability. Lift tables have been known to reduce strain and injuries, while improving efficiency and productivity. In today’s work environments extra safety for workers goes a long way.

Lift tables are designed to aid in performing job related tasks in such a way that makes the process easier for the workers involved. Not to mention the safety aspects associated with easier lifting, making them effective in numerous industries everyday. They’re portable, user friendly and safety enhanced making them a hot commodity while being convenient to use.

Manufacturing technology for industrial and commercial use has come such a long way; could you imagine not having lift tables in certain working environments? This type of equipment is used regularly in commercial and industrial type industries including certain jobs in the Medical field, Manufacturing sector, Construction and Mining fields, and more.

When choosing the right lift tables for your work environment, you need to look at quality products based on performance, durability and effectiveness. Ensure that it is well constructed and sturdy enough to manage the jobs it is being purchased for. You also want to review the safety features included. The overall performance of your new Lift Tables will depend on its purpose and the way it is used.

There are various types of lift tables available such as hydraulic, pneumatic, multistage, self-leveling, bin tilters and scissor lifts, just to mention a few. Lift tables usually provide additional beneficial features such as tilting, rotating, counterbalance, wheels, truck mounting and safety rails. It’s often the additional features that can make Lift Tables more convenient and safer to work with. They’re available in variety of capabilities and sizes to match the requirements of different jobs in various industries.

Manufacturing of quality Lift Tables is a highly specialized business; RDM Industrial Products should know – they have been manufacturing Industrial furniture since 1977.

Call us at 1-877-777-9130 to discuss your next industrial furniture project.

Stainless Steel Tables for Many Applications

October 19, 2012

Stainless steel tables are suitable for many different environments that require durable easy-to-clean solutions, ranging in use from cafeterias and hotels, to cleanrooms and military facilities. They can even be found in marine environments, making them one of only a few industrial furnishings that are so versatile. If you are looking for a long-lasting table style to invest in, consider the different types of tables RDM Industrial Products has to offer that are made from stainless steel.

An industrial duty stainless steel table can be manufactured to accommodate nearly any type of environment. At RDM, Standard construction includes a fully welded tubular frame made from 304 or 316 stainless steel. Assorted finishes are available including #4 brushed, 2B smooth, with an electropolished finish option that is offered for cleanroom and food-prep use. Different versions are available for light, standard, medium, and heavy duty.

Optional features offered by RDM Industrial Products for stainless steel tables include a manual or electric lift that adjusts table height, ADA handicapped or ergonomic design, drawers, and additional legs. Custom tables with multiple platforms and lifts are also available. Other stainless steel work table designs are available that are suitable for marine or cleanroom environments.

RDM even provides a stainless steel executive desk that could be ideal for a military environment. It is designed for standard to medium duty use and features an adjustable height designed to accommodate seated or standing use. Whether it is being used at headquarters, on base, or in the field, it will provide durability and good-looks. This table could also be suitable for use in a lab, offering workers a place to sit while recording their findings.

Whether they are being used to display or transport food, serve as work areas, or being used to support expensive laboratory equipment, stainless steel tables from RDM Industrial Products can handle the task. They are attractive, durable, and compatible with many optional features designed to improve their functionality. A stainless steel work table is a great, economical, long-term choice for a variety of specialized applications.