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M a n u f a c t u r e   a n d   I n s t a l l a t i o n

 

MANUFACTURE

 

In manufacturing Labfurn's comprehensive range of laboratory furniture, emphasis is placed on meeting the highest standards conforming to either SABS 0157 or European standards. In order to combat corrosion, all mild steel components undergo a degreasing and phosphoring process, before being epoxy powder coated to render a final product that is perfectly suited to any laboratory application.

The two most utilized systems are the ALPHA and BETA System, although Labfurn is able to manufacture any customized system if requested.

 

                                                                   

 

 

A L P H A   S Y S T E M

 

 

A L P H A   S Y S T E M

 

Designed and manufactured by Labfurn, System Alpha has been used in a variety of laboratories throughout Southern Africa, and is based on tubular framework forming the structure to support the worktops and surfaces, thus enabling easy access for the plumbing, gas, electrical or any other service connections. The cupboards are then independently hung into the framework support after all services have been installed, and can be moved in and out at will, thus giving total flexibility to the system. This offers many advantages as follows:

 

 CLEANLINESS

All cupboards are installed off the floor, which facilitates easy cleaning.

 

 DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

Units can be added or removed if basic needs change, without altering the basic superstructure

 

 COLOUR

The steel framework and melamine cupboards can be manufactured in any designer colour as requested by client or architect.

 

CUPBOARD TYPES

Manufacture of all units is based on the 1000mm or 1200mm Module, measured between the centre line of the steel frame. For ease of identification on drawings, each cupboard carries its own code, broken down as follows:

 

The initial number 10, 12, 5 or 6 indicates the cupboard width: 

10=1000mm, 12=1200mm, 5=500mm, 6=600mm.

 

The letter C = Doors only, D=Drawers, (followed by the number of drawers) B = Dustbin unit, CS=Sink unit, the (L) indicates a Low Desk unit.


 

 

 

 

 

 

B E T A   S Y S T E M

 

 

B E T A   S Y S T E M

The BETA design is a low cost system in which all the cupboards are mounted on their own plinth or steel leg framework and thus form the support structure for the worktop and services. This system does not offer the flexibility or ease of maintenance of the ALPHA system, but does show a saving in mild steel framework.

The range of cupboards offered is identical to the ALPHA system.