Workbench Countertops
Formaspace offers a variety of workbench surfaces for every workbench application from general use to heavy duty and chemical resistance. Talk to your Account Manager to see which countertop is the best for your operation.
General Use Countertop
Standard Laminate Top
Standard laminate is a good all-around surface material, which we supply with a 3mm PVC edge banding. Our standard laminates are laid over a high density engineered substrate using environmentally sensitive adhesives.
Available Colors
ADVANTAGES
- Durable and attractive in light to moderate duty applications
- Very easy and inexpensive to customize to your size requirements
- Standard colors are black, white, and gray. A larger variety of color options available for custom workbenches.
Heavy Duty Workbench Surfaces
Formaspace provides numerous surfaces for heavy duty applications and workflows. The chart includes a comparison ranking from 1-5, with 5 being the highest in the given category, and 1 being the lowest.
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Impact Resistance | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |||||
Scratch/Gouge Resistance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |||||
Deflection | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |||||
Deformation | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |||||
Cost | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |||||
Color | no | Black, White, Gray | Black, White, Gray | multiple | Black, White |
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Impact Resistance 3 |
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Scratch/Gouge Resistance 3 |
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Deflection 5 |
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Deformation 2 |
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Cost 4 |
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Impact Resistance 5 |
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Scratch/Gouge Resistance 1 |
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Deflection 3 |
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Deformation 5 |
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Cost 3 |
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Color 3 |
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Impact Resistance 4 |
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Scratch/Gouge Resistance 1 |
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Deflection 2 |
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Deformation 4 |
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Cost 1 |
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Color 3 |
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Impact Resistance 1 |
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Scratch/Gouge Resistance 4 |
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Deflection 4 |
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Deformation 1 |
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Cost 5 |
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Impact Resistance 2 |
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Scratch/Gouge Resistance 2 |
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Deflection 1 |
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Deformation 3 |
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Cost 2 |
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Color 2 |
Maple Workbench Top
Maple surfaces look awesome and can take a pounding, making them ideal for a wide variety of uses, including high-end commercial and office applications as well as heavy duty industrial applications. After years of tough use, maple surfaces retain their natural beauty and character. Constructed of solid hardwood, kilned dried and milled to exacting standards, our maple tops are 1 ¾” thick edge-grain with 1/8″ round over edges.
ADVANTAGES
- Beautiful natural character
- High durability
- Soft surfaces protect knives and other sharp equipment
- Easy to maintain in particularly heavy duty applications
- Clear, very durable hard finish is easy to keep clean; does not easily spot or stain
Stainless Steel Countertops
Stainless steel is recommended in carbon-based chemical labs, clean rooms, and specialty settings. Stainless is easy to clean and non-absorbent, so it has no pores or cracks to harbor dirt, grime, or bacteria. Attractive and requires minimal care. Stainless steel is the greenest material Formaspace carries due its infinite design lifetime and 100%, low-energy recyclability.
ADVANTAGES
- 0% absorbency for easy sterilizing
- Beautiful, timeless appearance you will be proud of for many years
- 100% recyclable
Powder Coated Steel Countertops
Powder coated steel is tough and lower cost than most other metal surfaces, making it ideal for use in heavy-duty industrial or production facilities. Powder coating is more durable than paint and it is more resilient to scratches or other tough applications. Considering the various color options, powder coated steel can be used in an office or other settings where customers desire a heavy-duty industrial appearance.
Available Colors
Black semi gloss
(BK-266)
Black texture
(BK-59)
Steel grey pearlescent
(T028GR02)
gray
(RAL 7045)
Clear coat gloss
(CL-01)
red
(RD -01)
Light gray
(RAL 7035)
Eco gray
WILL VARY SLIGHTLY BASED ON PREVIOUSLY
RECYCLED POWDER COAT COLORS
traffic blue
(RAL5017)
Custom
Provide us with your desired color
values and we’ll match it
blue
(RAL5012)
Almond
(BG-01)
white gloss
(WH-11)
White texture
(wh-120)
light neutral
(HHS5-60021)
light ivory
(RAL1015)
clear coat matte
(CLRM)
sapphire blue
(RAL5003)
ADVANTAGES
- Low cost compared to other metal surfaces
- High durability
- Easy to customize
- Large color options
- Environmentally friendly (no solvents or VOCs)
Laboratory Countertops
ESD Laminate
Formaspace ESD kits ensure high quality production of electronic components, practically eliminating surface shedding to provide a tough, durable work surface. Our ESD laminates are highly resistant to abrasion and humidity, ensuring many years of ESD compliance. Formaspace ESD kits come with special heavy-duty brass contact plugs so you can have the confidence you need for sensitive electronics design, testing, production, and repair. Ask your Account Manager about 7/24 ESD monitoring options.
Available Colors
ADVANTAGES
- The industry’s highest standard in ESD furniture
- Factory direct pricing
- Low-cost customization is available
Chemical Resistant Tops
Please note that all the comparisons mentioned here were compiled based on product information available from product brochures and manufacturer test results applying different chemicals. Formaspace did not perform any tests under similar conditions to compare the countertops listed below.
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LAB APPLICATION | Heavy Duty | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate to Heavy Duty | Light Duty to Moderate | |||||
CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |||||
CARBON-BASED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate | |||||
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE | High | Moderate | Moderate to High | High | Poor | |||||
LEAD TIME | Long | Moderate | Long than others | Long | Quick | |||||
MATERIAL | Silica and resin based | Paper & resin based | Paper & resin based | Stainless Steel | Plastic based | |||||
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SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTS | Chemical, Industrial | Medical, Clinical, Bio-science | Medical, Clinical, Bio-science | Food Service, Medical, Clinical | Marine Biology, Food & Beverage | |||||
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LAB APPLICATION Heavy Duty |
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CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE High |
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CARBON-BASED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE High |
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TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE High |
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LEAD TIME Long |
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MATERIAL Silica and resin based |
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LAB APPLICATION Moderate |
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CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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CARBON-BASED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE Moderate |
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LEAD TIME Moderate |
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MATERIAL Paper & resin based |
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SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTS Medical, Clinical, Bio-science |
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LAB APPLICATION Moderate |
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CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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CARBON-BASED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE Moderate to High |
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LEAD TIME Long than others |
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MATERIAL Paper & resin based |
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SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTS Medical, Clinical, Bio-science |
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LAB APPLICATION Moderate to Heavy Duty |
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CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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CARBON-BASED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE High |
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TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE High |
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LEAD TIME Long |
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MATERIAL Stainless Steel |
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SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTS Food Service, Medical, Clinical |
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LAB APPLICATION Light Duty to Moderate |
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CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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CARBON-BASED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Moderate |
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TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE Poor |
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LEAD TIME Quick |
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MATERIAL Plastic based |
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SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTS Marine Biology, Food & Beverage |
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Epoxy Resin Countertops
Epoxy resin offers the highest and most trusted standard in chemical resistance, including corrosive chemicals, as well as very high temperature tolerance. Epoxy is extremely strong and long lasting, and is now available in a wide variety of custom cuts and colors.
Epoxy is a custom order, and may be subject to unpredictable lead times.
Available Colors
ADVANTAGES
- Highest chemical resistance for long lasting visual appeal
- Low lifetime total cost of ownership
- Since epoxy holds up under a wide variety of activities, it offers high flexibility for labs which may be re-tasked later
Phenolic Resin Countertops
Phenolic resin is well suited to numerous industrial and laboratory applications. Phenolic resin is a non-absorbent, moderately chemically resistant, heat resistant, moisture resistant, easy to clean, extremely hard material.
Standard Phenolic Resin Tops
The core is always black. Formaspace stocks phenolic resin in multiple colors, and can special order custom colors on request. The standard colors are black, gray, and white.
Available Colors
Colorcore Phenolic Resin Tops
Most phenolic countertops are black through the core. New colorcore offerings allow you to have a phenolic countertop with more variety in solid colored tops through the entire work surface. Colorcore phenolic is slightly more resistant to heat and impact compared to standard phenolic resin tops. The available core colors are dark gray and light gray.
AVAILABLE CORE COLORS
ADVANTAGES
- Totally nonabsorbent
- Unique appearance
- Very popular in hematology, urology, and other healthcare applications
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Despite its tough sounding name, high density polyethylene (HDPE) is soft compared to other surface materials. That makes it great for working on soft or delicate products which may scratch against harder surfaces. HDPE is often used in laboratory environments due to its lack of porosity and resistance to many solvents. It is also commonly used in material handling to protect delicate products from scratches.
Available Colors
ADVANTAGES
- Very soft
- Nonabsorbent
- Resistant to many solvents
- Economical alternative to other specialty surfaces
Trespa®
Formaspace® is pleased to offer countertops from Trespa, one of the world’s leading innovators in the world of architectural material. Trespa’s product offerings of TopLab®PLUS and TopLab®BASE are available for Formaspace clients. These tops are developed specifically for the most demanding functional and scientific applications and combine basic requirements like high durability and long lasting hygiene with wide palette of colors to choose from.
Trespa® TopLab® PLUS
Trespa® TopLab® PLUS is ideal for environments where hygiene, avoidance of contamination, sustainability, ergonomics and safety are important. It’s suited for chemical, physical, and analytical laboratories. It’s easy to clean and provides excellent resistance to most aggressive chemicals and cleaning agents, as well as not supporting bacterial growth.
Trespa® TopLab® BASE
Trespa® TopLab® BASE is suited for educational, laboratory and institutional applications where impact resistance is of great importance whereas chemical resistance is not critical. It’s ideal for worktops and cabinetry where sever use and frequent cleaning is expected. It possesses excellent impact resistance and is not adversely impacted by moisture.
Available Colors
ADVANTAGES
- Easy to clean
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Resistant to impact
- Resistant to moisture
- Does not support bacterial growth
Testimonials
Efficient, timely and perfect furniture for our lab! We love the flexibility to never-ending changes that occur in laboratory medicine.
– L. Davis, Mission Health Hospital
The custom design was made to fit the dimensions of our facility, along with specific sink placement, facilitates a more efficient use of space and also allows the best organization of tools and equipment.
– S. Heath, Completion Science
We placed an order for 150 mobile carts from Formaspace. These carts were designed to hold these very heavy, very expensive DNA sequencers and keep them steady while moving around the lab. They can do that, that’s why we went with Formaspace.
– S. Riedmuller, Synthetic Genomics
Very responsive. Great customer service. Extremely customizable products.
– J. Saliba, Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy
Great customer service. Clear communications. Stuck to timelines and product is very nice.