A C leg series, or C-leg frame system, is a bench support design that uses a C-shaped frame to hold up the worktop, leaving the space beneath open for knee room, mobile storage, and easy cleaning.
What is C Leg Series?
A C leg series is a way of supporting a lab or industrial bench using frames shaped like the letter C. The worktop sits on these C-shaped supports, which are open underneath rather than enclosed by cabinets. This leaves clear space below the bench for a person’s legs, for mobile storage units, or simply for easy floor access.
The C-leg approach is often part of a modular system: the same frame can carry different worktops, and storage can be added beneath as suspended units or rolled in as mobile cabinets, instead of being built into the support structure.
Why It Matters
Not every workstation should be boxed in with cabinets. Seated work needs knee space, some layouts need flexible under-bench storage, and many facilities want clear floor access for cleaning. A C-leg frame provides support while keeping the area below open.
A C leg series helps by:
- Providing open knee space for comfortable seated work
- Leaving room for mobile or suspended storage beneath the bench
- Making floor cleaning underneath easy and unobstructed
- Allowing flexible reconfiguration of under-bench storage
- Pairing with modular systems and a range of worktops
It is the right choice where openness, ergonomics, and flexibility matter more than maximum enclosed storage.
Where It Is Used
C-leg frame benches are commonly used in:
- Labs with seated workstations
- Modular and reconfigurable lab layouts
- Electronics and assembly workstations
- Facilities that prioritise easy cleaning and floor access
- Workspaces using mobile under-bench storage
They suit flexible, ergonomic setups rather than storage-maximising ones.
Types & Configurations
C-leg frame systems vary by configuration and what they carry:
- Standard C-leg benches – an open C-frame supporting a single worktop.
- C-leg with suspended storage – cabinets or drawers hung from the frame, leaving the floor clear.
- C-leg with mobile storage – rolling cabinets that tuck under the open frame.
- Height-adjustable C-leg benches – frames that adjust for ergonomics.
- Modular C-leg systems – frames designed to integrate with a wider modular range.
Different worktops and storage options can be combined with the same frame design.
How to Choose
When selecting a C leg series bench, consider:
- Knee space needs – C-legs are ideal where seated work or legroom matters.
- Storage approach – decide between suspended units, mobile cabinets, or minimal storage.
- Worktop material – match it to your tasks and environment.
- Load capacity – ensure the frame supports your equipment.
- Ergonomics – consider height adjustment for the operators.
- Cleaning and access – C-legs help where clear floor access is important.
Choose a C-leg frame when open space, ergonomics, and flexibility are the priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a C leg bench?
It is a bench supported by C-shaped frames that leave the area beneath the worktop open for knee space, mobile storage, or floor access.
What is the difference between a C-leg bench and a pedestal bench?
A C-leg bench has an open frame for legroom and flexibility, while a pedestal bench is supported by storage cabinets that maximise enclosed storage.
Can I add storage to a C-leg bench?
Yes. Storage can be suspended from the frame or added as mobile cabinets that roll under the open space.
Is a C-leg bench good for seated work?
Yes. The open frame provides the knee space that makes a C-leg bench well suited to seated workstations.
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