Under-Bench Mobile Pedestal Cabinet

What is the Under-Bench Mobile Pedestal Cabinet?

An under-bench mobile pedestal is a low cabinet with drawers on locking casters that fits beneath a worktop. It moves between stations, stores personal or task-specific items and supports flexible laboratory layouts without adding fixed casework to the room.

Overview

Pedestals are typically 400–600 mm wide, 500–750 mm deep and 550–700 mm high, with two to four drawers on full-extension slides rated around 30–40 kg. A central lock secures all drawers, and total-lock swivel casters of 50–75 mm diameter allow movement and stability. The top may be a fixed steel or laminate surface so the pedestal can serve as a small side table. Construction uses steel with powder coating or wood-based board with sealed edges. Pedestals allow cantilever benches and mobile workstations to keep storage without fixed cabinets, but they do not add bench stiffness. For hazardous items, dedicated safety cabinets should be used instead.

How does it work?

A storage cabinet is a rigid carcass with doors, drawers and adjustable shelves that organizes laboratory inventory. Steel cabinets use 0.8–1.2 mm cold-rolled sheet with epoxy-polyester powder coat, stainless cabinets use 304 sheet, and wood-based cabinets use sealed melamine or laminate board. Doors may be solid, glazed or fitted with transparent panels, and locks restrict access. Shelf load ratings usually range from 40 to 80 kg per shelf, with drawer slides rated to around 40 kg. Wall cabinets are fixed to the structure, floor cabinets use leveling feet, and mobile pedestals run on locking casters. Ventilation slots or perforated panels may be added for moisture control. General storage cabinets are not fire-resistant and are not substitutes for flammable or corrosive safety cabinets.

What are the key features?

• Two to four full-extension drawers, 30–40 kg each
• Central lock secures all drawers
• Total-lock swivel casters, 50–75 mm
• Fits beneath standard 750–900 mm benches
• Steel or sealed wood-based construction
• Optional cushion top for seating or side table use

What are the technical specifications?

A typical under-bench mobile pedestal cabinet configuration offers external size of 400–600 × 500–750 × 550–700 mm, drawers of 2–4, drawer load of 30–40 kg each, slide type of Full-extension ball bearing, caster diameter of 50–75 mm, total lock and material of Steel 0.8 mm or melamine board. Values are indicative of the product class; the exact figures for each configuration are confirmed on the quotation and the calibration documents supplied with the instrument.

Which applications is it used for?

The Under-Bench Mobile Pedestal Cabinet is used in flexible laboratories, cantilever bench storage, personal tool storage and teaching workstations. Across the wider Storage Cabinets class, laboratories also deploy it for glassware and consumables storage, instrument accessories storage and record and sample archive storage.

Which standards and certifications apply?

Relevant standards and methods include SEFA 8 (laboratory grade casework), EN 14056 (laboratory furniture design and installation), EN 13150 (laboratory workbenches, finish tests), GB 24820 (laboratory furniture) and ISO 9001 quality management. Certification candidates for this model are ISO 9001 manufacturing, SEFA 8 test report and CE (where electrical parts are fitted); each is to be confirmed for the specific configuration before shipment, and certificates are supplied only where they have been issued.

Anchor tall and wall cabinets to suitable structure, and check wall loads before installation. Level floor units and keep them away from heat sources. Do not store incompatible chemicals together, and never use general cabinets for flammable solvents beyond small working quantities allowed by local fire codes. Label shelves with maximum loads and keep heavy items low. Clean surfaces with neutral detergent, and inspect hinges, locks and slides every six months. In humid rooms, add ventilated panels or desiccants. Keep an inventory list and periodically review contents for expired materials.

How do I select the right Under-Bench Mobile Pedestal Cabinet?

Choose pedestals where storage must move with the user, such as under cantilever benches or in shared rooms. They are not for heavy or hazardous stock, and they do not stiffen the bench above. Specify width, depth, height, drawer count, lock system, caster type and any cushion top, and measure the clearance under the bench.

How does it compare with other Storage Cabinets variants?

Decide what will be stored and how often it is accessed. Glass-door cabinets suit visible inventory, while solid doors protect light-sensitive items. Tall units maximize capacity per floor area, under-bench pedestals sit beneath worktops, and wall cabinets free bench space. Match the material to the environment: steel for humid or tropical rooms, stainless steel for cleanrooms and disinfection, wood-based for dry general use. Check shelf and drawer load ratings against the heaviest items. Specify locks, labeling needs and dimensions in multiples of 600 mm modules. Hazardous chemicals must go into certified safety cabinets, not general storage units.