Decoding the Differences: How to Choose the Right Compact HPL Sheet for Your Workbench Needs
Introduction to Compact HPL: Composition and Uses Compact High Pressure Laminate (HPL), also known as Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) or phenolic, is a robust material crafted by compressing multiple layers of resin-impregnated paper under high heat and pressure. The core usually consists of kraft paper, well-known for its strength and durability, which is saturated with […]
Cutting Mats: Safe Use of Knives In The Workplace
Cutting Out Hand Injury In a previous blog post about keeping knives sharp by using a cutting mat, the subject of hand knife safety was mentioned. With hand knife safety being such an important topic, we thought it deserves its own dedicated article. “Hand knife injuries typically account for between 25-50% of all lost time […]
What Makes A Perfect Surface For Cleanroom Fit-Out?
Whilst some parameters of a cleanroom are dependent on the level and type of contamination risk, what they all have in common is a need to control the concentration and maximum size of dust particles to a specified level. This means that the ideal cleanroom surface material should be: Smooth; textured surfaces are more difficult to clean […]
How A Custom Workbench Can Help A Production Line
Being able to choose a custom workbench out of a range of sizes that suit your trade with anti-static surface protection mats at competitive prices is a big help with morale and output. Assembly lines are the backbone of a broad swath of industries from sophisticated microelectronics, guided missiles, and medical equipment to simple packing […]
Importance of Blade Sharpness in Precision Manufacturing
Keeping cutting knives sharp is of utmost importance in any factory setting, particularly when there is a need for accurately cutting delicate substrates and materials by hand. Scalpel blades are used in many manufacturing processes, where precise hand cutting is preferred over machine cutting. Delicate textiles, carbon fibre cloth, leathers, specialist materials where automation set-up errors can quickly […]
Carbon Fibre And Other Composite Materials: Avoiding Cross-Contamination
Why is Cross-Contamination a Problem? Carbon Fibre (CF) and Kevlar are some of the advanced composites used for the fabrication of many critical components in medical instruments, aerospace, motorsports and other areas which require tightly controlled parameters. Within the family of Carbon Fibre, different resins can be used along with various other fibre reinforcements such as natural […]
Case Study – Arts University
Arts University of Bournemouth were looking to source new workbenches for their upgraded arts facility. Their requirement was for large
Leatherworker & Designer, Norwich UK
Bobby is a discerning craftsman designing and creating intricate leather goods using traditional techniques. Cutting out leather every day, it was essential he had a reliable and long-lasting cutting surface.
Case Study – CAS Assembly Tooling
CAS assembly tooling and services approached us looking for a cutting mat solution for one of their British luxury car
What Uses Can Our Metal Workstations Be Put To?
For Storage It’s a simple thing but maybe not always obvious but items left in the wrong place or worse, on the floor, are a big drag on time and resources with time being perhaps the most valuable resource that we have. Use our metal workstations or industrial work tables to the maximum we say! […]
