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Science Lab Furniture for Schools & Universities

Schools and universities need lab spaces that support daily instruction, hands-on experimentation, changing class sizes, and long-term program growth. Hanson Lab Solutions provides science lab furniture for teaching, research, and educational laboratory environments, including durable steel casework, adaptable bench systems, fume hoods, fixtures, shelving, and storage solutions.

With more than 50 years of laboratory furniture experience, Hanson supports education projects from early planning and product selection through engineering, manufacturing, delivery, and installation coordination.

Hanson’s welded steel products are built for durability, clean design, and long-term performance in high-use educational environments. Our lab furniture for schools and universities includes M-Series™ benches, steel casework, work surfaces, storage, fixtures, and fume hood solutions that can be coordinated around your room layout, timeline, budget, and program requirements.

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Adaptable Furniture

Hanson’s adaptable lab furniture for schools and universities gives facilities teams and faculty the flexibility to repurpose laboratory spaces for different programs, curricula, and class sizes over time. These systems are built to move, reconfigure, and grow alongside your institution, protecting your investment as needs evolve.

The M-Series™ bench system is designed for modularity, durability, and are available in single- and double-sided configurations. M-Series™ benches support up to 1,200 pounds and can be planned around room layout, storage needs, accessory options, and utility strategy.

M-Series Single-Sided Benches: A modular bench option for perimeter layouts, teaching labs, and spaces that need durable work surfaces with flexible storage or accessory options.

M-Series Double-Sided Benches: A shared workstation configuration for classrooms, research labs, and collaborative spaces where students or researchers work from both sides.

Durable Steel Construction: Welded steel construction supports high-use education environments while maintaining a clean, modern lab appearance.

Accessory and Utility Planning Support: Shelving, storage, fixtures, and utility coordination can be evaluated based on the room layout, teaching style, and long-term program needs.

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Fume Hoods for School and University Science Programs

Whether you need a clinical or pharmaceutical laboratory design, our staff has the experience and knowledge to create flexible workstation Hanson offers fume hoods and enclosures for school and university science labs that require safe chemical handling, instructional demonstrations, ventilation support, or custom equipment integration. Available options include:

Benchtop Fume Hoods: The 5SA Series benchtop fume hoods are available in General Purpose and Hi-Line models, with widths ranging up to 120 inches. All models include chemical-resistant poly resin liners, interior work lights, convenience outlets, and multiple sash style options. Optional accessories include service fixtures, sinks, airflow alarms, and ceiling enclosures.

Floor-Mounted Fume Hoods: The 4SA Series floor-mounted hoods come in vertical sash and horizontal sash models. Engineered for use with larger equipment and apparatuses, they share the same core features and optional add-ons as the 5SA benchtop series.

Walk-in Fume Hoods: Designed for large-scale experiments, oversized equipment, and processes that require open floor access, walk-in configurations provide maximum interior clearance and work area.

ADA-accessible fume hoods: Available as part of the 5SA Series, these hoods meet ADA accessibility requirements for inclusive student and instructor use.

Standard and custom configurations: All Hanson fume hood series are available in standard sizes, with custom hood design options available for programs with specific spatial, ventilation, or equipment requirements.

Specialty enclosures: For applications that fall outside traditional fume hood use, Hanson offers specialty enclosure solutions, including canopy hoods and extractor arms to match the needs of the science program.

Hanson fume hoods are built with durable all-welded steel frames, chemical-resistant liners, clear sightlines, integrated utility options, and available accessories such as service fixtures, sinks, airflow alarms, and ceiling enclosures.

Hanson’s team can help school facilities managers, lab planners, architects, and contractors identify the right hood based on program type, chemicals in use, available lab space, ventilation strategy, and teaching or research requirements.

From Lab Planning Through Installation

Whether you’re working on new construction or coordinating a lab renovation, Hanson works with project teams early to help align product selection, room layout, documentation, pricing, schedule, and installation coordination.

From early planning through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, and installation coordination, Hanson provides product guidance, technical documentation, design-assist support, and manufacturer-direct expertise to help keep projects moving.

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Need It Fast? Hanson Express Is Ready to Ship.

School lab projects often need to fit within tight windows, but fast timelines are not limited to summer renovations. Hanson Express is a year-round quick-ship program offering in-stock lab furniture and related products for renovation work, phased updates, replacement needs, and schedule-sensitive projects.

With in-stock cabinets, mobile bench systems, shelving, and related products available through Hanson Express, project teams can browse available inventory, request a fast quote, and source products directly from the manufacturer.

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Standards, Certifications, and ADA Compliance

When specifying science lab furniture for educational environments, certifications and accessibility requirements are essential. Hanson Lab Solutions manufactures laboratory furniture that meets the safety, durability, and performance requirements for school and university science lab projects.

Certifications and performance standards: Products are designed in alignment with relevant standards such as UL 962 for commercial and laboratory furnishings, and adaptable bench systems compliant with SEFA 10 for modular, performance-tested laboratory furniture.

ADA-compliant lab furniture options: Hanson also offers ADA-compliant lab furniture options, including adjustable-height benches, accessible sink cabinets, ADA-compliant casework, appropriate knee clearance, and layout flexibility to support students, instructors, and staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of laboratory furniture is best for schools and universities?

Schools and universities typically benefit from durable, modular laboratory furniture that can support changing class sizes, curriculum needs, and research requirements. Steel casework, adaptable bench systems, mobile tables, and flexible storage solutions are commonly used in educational laboratory environments.

What is the best countertop material for school science labs?

Phenolic resin is often recommended for teaching labs, general science classrooms, and flexible educational environments because it is durable, lightweight, cost-effective, and resistant to moisture and many common chemicals.

Do school laboratories need epoxy resin countertops?

Epoxy resin countertops are best suited for labs that handle highly aggressive chemicals, high heat, or heavy wet-lab use. For many educational labs, phenolic resin may provide the right balance of durability, flexibility, and cost efficiency.

Can laboratory furniture be ADA compliant?

Yes. Laboratory furniture can be designed to support ADA accessibility requirements through adjustable-height benches, ADA-compliant casework, knee clearance, accessible sinks, appropriate aisle spacing, and thoughtful lab planning.

What safety standards should schools look for when purchasing laboratory furniture?

Schools should look for laboratory furniture that meets relevant UL, SEFA, and ADA-related requirements, along with durable construction, chemical-resistant work surfaces, proper ventilation options, and safe utility integration.

What types of fume hoods are used in school and university labs?

Educational labs may use benchtop fume hoods, floor-mounted fume hoods, ADA-accessible hoods, walk-in hoods, and specialty enclosures depending on the type of lab, curriculum, chemicals used, and ventilation requirements.

Can lab furniture be reconfigured as programs grow or change?

Yes. Modular and adaptable laboratory furniture systems are ideal for schools and universities because they allow labs to evolve over time as programs, technology, class sizes, and research needs change.

Does Hanson provide design-assist support for school laboratory projects?

Yes. Hanson supports educational lab projects with design-assist guidance, technical documentation, product recommendations, and coordination support for architects, lab planners, contractors, and school facilities teams.

Request a Quote From Hanson Lab Solutions Today

For over 50 years, Hanson Lab Solutions has provided equipment and expertise for laboratories for Schools & Universities. We build full laboratory designs and supply furniture with our lab planning services and through our Hanson Express Store. Request a quote online or contact us today to learn more about our lab furniture