Laboratory Benching
Laboratory Benching: Design, Manufacture & Installation
Laboratory benching shapes the ergonomics and versatility of lab spaces, making it essential to configure them perfectly to meet specific workflows and end-user requirements.
Choosing the right lab bench system enhances safety, productivity, and long-term efficiency. Innova provides a full range of high-performance solutions — from fixed pedestal and semi-mobile cantilever frames to fully mobile workstations — designed for optimal functionality and flexibility. Key products include island, wall, perimeter, and cantilever benching, plus reagent shelves and worksurfaces, ensuring adaptability for future expansion.
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These systems are designed for use in both educational and commercial environments, across diverse industries, including research, industrial, healthcare, education and more.
Laboratory benching systems: Complete lab solutions
At Innova we provide end-to-end lab benching solutions — encompassing design, precision manufacturing, and installation — engineered to optimise laboratory workflows and improve operational efficiency. Our product lines include a comprehensive range of laboratory bench systems and tables tailored for commercial and educational facilities.
Innova’s floor-mounted pedestal systems feature worktops securely welded or fixed to integrated storage units. These robust, static solutions are ideal for diverse lab environments and are built to support heavy equipment, machinery, and varied load requirements
Alternatively, we can design and install a range of cantilever system workbenches. These are supported by a metal framework, and allow for mobile storage units, suspended storage or push-under storage.
Laboratory work benches: Tailored to your needs
Explore our diverse range of workbenches, thoughtfully designed to meet the unique demands of various laboratory applications and workflows. Each bench is fabricated to provide optimal functionality, efficiency, and durability, supporting scientists and technicians in achieving precise, reliable results while enhancing overall workspace organisation and productivity.
Lab bench and laboratory bench systems
Whether you require a single workstation or a fully integrated lab layout, Innova delivers tailored solutions to your exact specifications. Our range spans fixed, height-adjustable, and mobile systems, designed to meet diverse requirements and maximise space efficiency.
Lab benching systems: Features and benefits
Modular laboratory benches: Flexible & adaptable solutions
Modular laboratory benches offer exceptional flexibility, allowing customisation of worktops, storage, and layout for tailored solutions. Semi-mobile and mobile workstations easily adapt to changing research and teaching needs, reducing refurbishment costs, optimising space, improving safety and ergonomics, and supporting multidisciplinary research.
Mobile benching:
- Ideal for flexible, reconfigurable spaces
- Equipped with lockable castors for easy movement
- Perfect for collaborative research environments
Innova’s lab benching, designs and functionality
At Innova Design Group, we recognise that some laboratories require bespoke solutions to meet their unique research or operational needs. Our expertly designed lab benches optimise space, improve workflow efficiency, and create a functional, organised environment tailored to your lab’s needs.
Specialist lab bench design
Our specialist design services offer tailored solutions to address the specific needs of your laboratory, from custom worktops and integrated equipment systems to bespoke storage and more.
- Custom worktop materials for specific chemical resistances
- Integrated equipment housing and containment systems
- Specialised vibration isolation platforms
- Bespoke storage solutions for non-standard equipment
- Tailored service integration for complex instrumentation
- Designs for cleanroom and controlled environments
Lab benching heights
Selecting the appropriate bench height is crucial for ergonomic comfort and laboratory efficiency. We offer a range of standard and custom heights to suit various applications:
- Standing Height (900mm): Ideal for procedures performed while standing
- Sitting Height (750mm): Suitable for desk-based work and microscopy
- Accessible Height (850mm): Compliant with accessibility standards
- Custom Heights: Tailored to specific equipment or user requirements
Our experienced design team works closely with clients to develop innovative benching solutions, determine optimal bench heights for each lab area, address specific challenges, and optimise workflow – ensuring comfort and productivity for all users while enhancing overall laboratory performance.
Benching furniture for modern labs
Create an ergonomic, efficient workspace with our inspiring benching furniture, available in a variety of customisable configurations to suit your specific needs and tailored to enhance functionality and user experience.
Cantilever (C Frame) lab benching
Cantilever C-frame lab benching offers a modern, streamlined approach to laboratory design. This system provides excellent flexibility and adaptability, making it a popular choice for dynamic research environments.
The C-frame design is particularly advantageous in teaching laboratories or multi-user environments where frequent reconfiguration may be necessary. Its sleek profile also contributes to a more spacious feel within the laboratory.
Cantilever (H Frame) lab benching
H-frame lab benching combines the stability of floor-mounted systems with the flexibility of cantilever designs. This hybrid approach offers a balanced solution for laboratories requiring both robustness and adaptability.
H-frame benching is an excellent choice for laboratories that require a versatile solution capable of supporting diverse research activities. Its robust design ensures longevity and reliability, even in demanding scientific settings.
Alternative benching systems
In addition to our standard benching options, Innova offers several alternative systems to cater to specific laboratory requirements:
Height Adjustable Lab Benches:
Height-adjustable benches are ideal for multi-user environments and labs needing frequent reconfiguration, supporting different heights and abilities for a safer, more inclusive workspace. Innova’s height adjustable benches include:
- Manual Adjustment: Cost-effective option with hand-crank mechanisms
- Electric Adjustment: Push-button control for effortless height changes
Anti-Vibration Benching:
Our anti-vibration lab benches are specifically designed to absorb environmental vibrations, improving the accuracy of experiments with sensitive instruments like balances, scales, and microscopes.
- Ideal for flexible, reconfigurable spaces
- Equipped with lockable castors for easy movement
- Perfect for collaborative research environments
Island Benches:
Island benches maximise workspace, support multiple users, and promote collaboration. With flexible configurations, ergonomic layouts, and integrated storage, they streamline workflow, enhance visibility, and make efficient use of lab space
- Maximise central lab space
- Facilitate group work and shared equipment access
- Can be designed with integrated sinks and services
Peninsula Benches:
Ideal for small labs, peninsular benches extend from the wall to provide three-sided access, maximise workspace, and improve workflow. They can be customised with storage, service modules, or integrated equipment to support multiple users efficiently.
- Offer a balance between wall and island configurations
- Provide excellent supervision lines in teaching labs
- Can be designed with or without knee spaces
Each of these alternative systems can be customised to meet specific lab needs, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency in your workspace.
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Worktops
Storage
Worktops
We offer a wide selection of laboratory work surfaces designed to meet your specific requirements or intended use. Our options include surfaces that are chemical, impact and scratch resistant, find out more.
Frames
Laboratory workbenches are tailored to meet your specific needs. The frames are constructed from square or rectangular profiles, and all steel components are coated with a 70-micron thick, heat-hardened epoxy powder available in various colours. The benches feature levelling feet (static) or castors (movable) to ensure stability or mobility on any floor surface.
Storage
Innova offers a diverse selection of modular laboratory storage cabinets- base, wall, tall, corner units -available in both fixed or mobile options. Built from durable 18mm MFMDF carcasses, our cabinets come in a variety of colours and finishes, ensuring aesthetic appeal and longevity. They are designed for easy installation and provide convenient access to services.
Lab benching manufacturer
Innova’s benching systems are engineered to support efficient laboratory operations with durable work surfaces, integrated storage, shelving, service modules, and a variety of customisable options..
Designed to maximise space, streamline workflow, and provide long-term value, these benches can include under-bench panels, specialised furniture, and chemical-resistant surfaces for a highly functional and organised lab setup.
Manufactured in our ISO 9001:2015 accredited facility, each bench prioritises durability, user comfort, and reliable performance, enabling smooth experimentation and effective equipment management across a wide range of laboratory environments.
Customised lab storage solutions
Innova’s We offer a versatile range of modular lab storage cabinets, including base, wall, tall, and corner units, available in both fixed and mobile configurations.
Constructed from robust 18mm MFMDF carcasses, these cabinets come in a wide selection of colours and finishes, ensuring a level of both durability and visual appeal that is second to none. Designed for easy installation, they also allow convenient access to essential services, making them ideal for any laboratory environment.
Laboratory benching FAQs:
We offer modular, adjustable, fixed, cantilever, and bespoke solutions tailored to your needs.
We offer a wide range of materials including Trespa TopLab, epoxy resin, stainless steel, solid surface materials, and laminate options. The choice depends on factors such as chemical resistance requirements, durability needs, and budget considerations.
Yes, many of our benching systems are designed to allow for future service upgrades. This can include the addition of gas, water, or electrical outlets. However, the ease of retrofitting depends on the specific bench design and existing infrastructure.
The choice depends on your laboratory’s needs. Fixed benching offers stability and is ideal for permanent setups, while mobile benching provides flexibility for changing layouts. Consider factors such as the type of work performed, frequency of layout changes, and equipment requirements.
Absolutely! We specialise in bespoke solutions, tailoring design, dimensions, and materials to your needs.
Yes, we design and build laboratory benches and related furniture, including benching systems at our modern manufacturing facility.
Yes, we design our benching systems to comply with UK accessibility standards. This includes options for wheelchair-accessible workstations and adjustable height benches to accommodate users with diverse needs.
Innova provides a professional installation service for all our laboratory benching systems including turnkey installation
Installation time varies depending on the size and complexity of the project. A small to medium-sized laboratory fit-out typically takes 2-4 weeks, while larger or more complex projects may require 6-8 weeks or more. We provide detailed project timelines during the planning phase.
Absolutely. Our design team specialises in creating custom solutions to integrate specific equipment into the bench design. This can include provisions for large instruments, specialised containment systems, or unique service requirements.
Our products come with a comprehensive warranty.
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