Benches & Cutting Mats for Schools and Higher Education
Explore our range of work benches and cutting mats popular with schools, colleges and universities.
From the Rhino range, the Laboratory benches are ideal for both science and technology faculties, and the demountable modular benches are very easy to move around from room to room or building to building. The best-selling heavy-duty mobile benches can be used in a wide variety of applications and are the bench of choice for high-payload applications.
Many cutting mats are used in schools, and the range of green mats is very popular and economical, with a variety of standard sizes from A0 to A4. For colleges and higher education, more specialist cutting mats are used, depending on the particular requirements. These are all available cut-to-size, and will be used as workbench protection as well as self-healing cutting mats.
Browse popular products below, or request cutting mat samples from the button in the header.
Health and Safety Benefits of Self-Healing Cutting Mats
Self-healing cutting mats are essential for maintaining a safe and efficient workspace across industries like schools, collages and universities. Their non-slip surface provides stability, reducing the risk of accidents with sharp tools, while protecting work surfaces from damage ensures a flat and safe cutting area.
Clear gridlines promote ergonomic posture and minimise strain during long tasks, and their easy-to-clean design prevents dust or residue build-up, supporting hygiene and safety. Durable and self-healing, these mats stay smooth for reliable use, making them a trusted choice for safer, more productive work environments.
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Rhino Heavy Duty Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino Medium Duty Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino SupaSeal Clear Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino SupaSeal Grey Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino SupaSeal Black Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino SupaLite Clear Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino Xtratuff ESD Workbench Protection Mat
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Rhino XtraTuff Workbench Protection Board
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Large Self-Healing Cutting Mat – 1600 x 800mm
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Large Self-Healing Cutting Mat – 1800 x 900mm
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Rhino Green A0 Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Rhino Green A1 Self-Healing Cutting Mat
From £34.15 exc. VAT This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Cutting Mat Set – 2 Green Self-Healing Cutting Mats + 45mm Rotary Cutter
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Rhino Green A2 Self-Healing Cutting Mat
From £14.25 exc. VAT This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Rhino Green A3 Self-Healing Cutting Mat
From £6.95 exc. VAT This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Rhino Green A4 Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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Workbench Self-Healing Cutting Mat – Rhino 2000 x 1000mm
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Full Heavy-Duty Workbench Range
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Heavy-Duty Mobile Workbenches
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Lab Benches
Product FAQs
Modular (demountable) benches are versatile and can be easily assembled. These benches are heavy duty and durable, making them ideal for classrooms. They are mobile so can be moved around to suit the set up or project.
Our cutting matts are perfect for school workbenches, particularly in design and technology classrooms. We can custom make them to fit the benches, creating the perfect durable work surface.
Yes, it very much depends on the needs of the lab. The most common being a dry lab bench and a wet lab bench. A dry lab bench is a heavy-duty flat table to support various equipment and storage underneath. And a wet lab bench, these are designed for working with liquids and often have a lot of support space.
Key features that make the ideal art classroom workbench include, heavy duty, wheeled frame, height adjustable and wipeable.
The main difference between a lab workbench and a workbench used for design technology would be the cutting mat. There is no need for a cutting mat on a lab workbench.
When it comes to using a workbench in the education sector, heavy-duty materials such as steel always hold up well and withstand the high usage capacity to be expected in classrooms.
Laboratory workbenches need to be durable. This is why our lab workbenches are made using Trespa® for the top, as it is incredibly tough. For convenience in the classroom, the welded frame is open on one side for ease of use with chairs.
There are four standard sizes: Small workbench 1500 x 750mm, Medium workbench 2000 x 1000mm, Large workbench 2440 x 1220mm, Extra-large workbench 3050 x 1525mm. However, depending on the quantity needed custom sizes can be accommodated.
Our school workbenches are built for longevity, making maintenance minimal. However, it is recommended to clean up spills as soon as possible and wipe clean after use.
Yes, our workbenches are incredibly versatile and have multiple applications. The heavy-duty adjustable workbench would be perfect for electronics or computer labs as it can be adjusted for standing or sitting.
Yes, Mobile or modular workbenches are ideal for the classroom setting. They can be easily moved if the classroom layout needs to be changed either temporarily or permanently. They are also safe and sturdy when the wheels are in a locked position.
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