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Laboratory Countertops & Work Surfaces
Laboratory countertops and work surfaces are available in a number of different materials. Choosing the correct type of laboratory top depends on the intended applications, appropriate to the type of work performed and chemicals that are used in your laboratory.
HLS can recommend and furnish work surfaces fabricated to your size requirements complete with the appropriate sinks, drains, and accessories.
Contact your HLS representative for additional information on material choices, colors, and styles.
Work Surface Materials
| MATERIAL | APPEARANCE | COMPOSITION | APPLICATIONS / CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHENOLIC RESIN | A smooth, hard non-glare surface usually provided in 1″ thick flat surfaces. 3/4″ thick tops are also available. Back splashes are field applied. | Cellulose fiber reinforced phenolic core with polyurethane co-polymer surface. | Good chemical resistance to a wide range of acids and solvents. A very versatile material that can be used in most general laboratory applic |
| EPOXY RESIN | An ultra-smooth, hard non-glare surface usually provided in 1″ thick surfaces. Flat or marine edges are available. Back splashes are field applied. | A non-porous work surface molded from a compound epoxy and inert fillers mixture cured into monolithic sheets. | Excellent durability and chemical resistance to a wide range of acids and solvents. Used wherever optimum physical and chemical resistant properties are required. |
| LAMINATED PLASTIC | A smooth, hard surface usually provided in 1″ thick surfaces. Flat or raised edges are available. | High pressure melamine sheets laminated onto a wood particle board core. Various materials are used for edges of countertops. | A fair resistance to chemicals recommended for light duty work surface areas. Laminate is a good choice for shelving applications. Higher chemical resistant laminates are also available. |
| STAINLESS STEEL | A smooth, hard polished steel surface usually provided in 1″ thick surfaces. Flat or marine edges are available. Sinks can be integrally welded into the work surface. Back splashes are usually provided with coved integral splashes. | Stainless steel work surfaces are usually manufactured with 16 ga., type 304 stainless steel, welded and polished to a #4 finish. Type 316 stainless steel is also available for higher rust and chemical resistance. | Stainless steel provides a good chemical resistant non-porous surface. Recommended for very sterile areas such as food prep and extremely wet areas such as glassware washing rooms. |
