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SINKS

 

The most commonly used sinks are:

 

CERAMIC SINKS

manufactured by Vaal Potteries

2345-435(L)x335(W)x180(D)

2346-500(L)x400(W)x200(D)

2361-600(L)x400(W)x200(D)

 

STAINLESS STEEL

Manufactured to client's specifications.

 

POLYPROPYLENE

Manufactured by Vulcathene, injection moulded sinks (specifications available on request or purpose made)

 

EPOXY RESIN

Manufactured by SIMMONDS(UK), moulded sinks  (specification available on request).

 

 

WORKTOPS

 

A Wide variety of working tops are available, and the choice of worktop must take into account aesthetics, cost, longevity, stain-, heat- and scratch resistance and suitability. The most commonly used materials are:

 

TRESPA Toplab Plus

16mm, 20mm or 25mm heat, acid, solvent, stain and scratch resistant panels made exclusively for the laboratory worktop market by Trespa International in the Netherlands. For more information go to TRESPA.

 

CORIAN SOLID SURFACE

The CORIAN Solid Surface "Genesis" range, manufactured by Du Pont is distributed in South Africa by Messrs Marshall Hinds Ltd, with Labfurn being an accredited fabricator, advantages being seamless joints for clean and sterile environments with stains and damages being easily repaired.

 

LAMINATED SALIGNA - 38mm or 32mm

This is a local substitute for the imported Iroko top. It comprises of 38mm Saligna (Eucalyptus) in 22mm strips bonded lengthwise with multiple finger joints to the required lengths. The finished product is lighter in appearance than Iroko, and is not as hardy and durable. It is commonly and successfully used in educational laboratories.

 

POST FORMED FORMICA

 

SOLID IROKO

 

STAINLESS STEEL

Widely used in areas which need to be kept sterile e.g. hospital and medical research laboratories and also in isotope laboratories.

Usually of Grade 304 or 316