A pedestal series lab bench is a laboratory workbench supported by base cabinets, called pedestals, that carry the worktop while providing built-in storage beneath it.
What is Pedestal Series Lab Bench?
A pedestal series lab bench is a bench design where the worktop rests on supporting base cabinets rather than on open legs or a C-frame. These pedestals do two jobs at once: they support the work surface and provide enclosed storage with doors and drawers directly under the bench.
This design produces a solid, storage-dense workstation. Because the cabinets bear the load, pedestal benches are well suited to areas where stability and maximum under-bench storage matter more than the open knee space that a leg-frame bench provides.
Why It Matters
Labs often need both a stable work surface and plenty of accessible storage in the same footprint. A pedestal bench delivers both, using the supporting cabinets as the structure instead of adding separate storage elsewhere.
A pedestal series lab bench helps by:
- Combining a sturdy work surface with substantial built-in storage
- Maximising the use of space beneath the worktop
- Providing a very stable base for heavy equipment
- Keeping tools and supplies organised at the point of use
- Offering a clean, finished appearance
It is a practical choice where storage and stability are the priorities.
Where It Is Used
Pedestal series benches are commonly used in:
- Teaching and university laboratories
- Research and testing labs
- Clinical and diagnostic labs
- Quality-control and electronics labs
- Any lab that needs heavy under-bench storage
They suit stable, storage-focused layouts rather than ones needing frequent reconfiguration.
Types & Configurations
Pedestal benches vary mainly in the configuration of their supporting cabinets:
- Door pedestals – enclosed cabinets with shelves behind hinged doors.
- Drawer pedestals – stacks of drawers for organised, accessible storage.
- Combination pedestals – a mix of doors and drawers in one unit.
- Fixed pedestals – permanently installed for a stable layout.
- Mobile pedestals – on castors, allowing some flexibility beneath the bench.
Worktop materials and bench layouts (wall, island, peninsula) can be combined with any pedestal configuration.
How to Choose
When selecting a pedestal series lab bench, consider:
- Storage needs – choose the door, drawer, or combination layout that suits your supplies.
- Stability requirements – pedestals provide a very firm base for heavy equipment.
- Knee space – if seated work is important, a leg-frame bench may suit better.
- Worktop material – match it to your lab’s chemical and heat exposure.
- Fixed vs mobile – decide whether the pedestals should be permanent or movable.
- Layout – wall, island, or peninsula to suit the room.
A pedestal bench is the right call when you want maximum storage built into a stable bench.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pedestal in a lab bench?
A pedestal is a base cabinet that both supports the worktop and provides enclosed storage with doors or drawers underneath.
What is the difference between a pedestal bench and a C-leg bench?
A pedestal bench is supported by storage cabinets, while a C-leg bench uses an open C-shaped frame that leaves more knee space and floor access.
Does a pedestal bench provide knee space?
Generally less than a leg-frame bench, because the supporting cabinets occupy the space beneath the worktop.
Can pedestal benches be mobile?
Some pedestals can be fitted with castors for limited mobility, though pedestal designs are most often fixed for stability.
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