Wall Bench with Integrated Sink Unit

What is the Wall Bench with Integrated Sink Unit?

This wall bench integrates a sink cabinet, draining surface and mixer tap into the bench run, using wall plumbing for supply and waste. It forms a complete wet station for rinsing, cleaning, glassware handling and reagent preparation in laboratories with wall plumbing.

Overview

A sink unit typically 900 or 1200 mm wide sits within the wall bench run, with an epoxy resin, polypropylene or stainless steel sink of about 500 × 400 × 250 mm. A gooseneck mixer tap, optional pure-water tap and pegboard or drain rack complete the station. The worktop has a drip groove and slope toward the sink, and a polypropylene waste pipe with trap leads into the wall or floor drain. The cabinet beneath is moisture-proof and may contain a neutralization box. An upstand protects the wall, and a removable panel allows trap cleaning. Clear access for maintenance and a location near the exit or eyewash station are good practice in laboratory layouts.

How does it work?

A wall bench consists of a worktop supported by base cabinets, a frame or cantilever brackets, and is fixed to the wall to prevent tipping. Services are delivered through wall-mounted panels, service strips or pipe-chase ducts running behind the bench, and accessed via sockets and taps above the worktop. Standard depth is 650–750 mm, length in 600 mm modules, with an upstand or splashback at the rear. Reagent shelves, glazed wall cabinets and instrument shelves may be mounted above. The wall construction must carry the fixing loads, and the rear void should permit pipework access. Worktops are chosen from epoxy resin, phenolic resin, stainless steel or ceramic according to chemical exposure and cleanliness requirements.

What are the key features?

• Sink cabinet 900 or 1200 mm wide within the bench run
• Epoxy, polypropylene or stainless steel sink
• Gooseneck mixer tap with optional pure-water tap
• Drip groove, sloped worktop and drain rack
• Polypropylene waste pipe with removable trap
• Moisture-proof cabinet with optional neutralization box

What are the technical specifications?

A typical wall bench with integrated sink unit configuration offers sink unit width of 900 / 1200 mm, sink size of ≈500 × 400 × 250 mm, sink material of Epoxy / PP / stainless 304, tap type of Gooseneck mixer, optional pure water, waste pipe of PP DN40–50 and worktop material of Epoxy resin / stainless. 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 Wall Bench with Integrated Sink Unit is used in glassware rinsing, teaching laboratories, reagent preparation and sample preparation. Across the wider Wall Benches class, laboratories also deploy it for chemistry laboratories, quality control laboratories and instrument rooms.

Which standards and certifications apply?

Relevant standards and methods include SEFA 8 (laboratory grade casework), EN 13150 (laboratory workbenches), GB 24820 (laboratory furniture), EN 14056 (laboratory furniture design and installation) and IEC 61010-1 (electrical safety, room services). Certification candidates for this model are ISO 9001 manufacturing, SEFA 8 test report and CE (electrical services, where fitted); each is to be confirmed for the specific configuration before shipment, and certificates are supplied only where they have been issued.

Check the wall before installation: masonry or concrete can take direct fixings, while stud or plasterboard walls need reinforcement. Mark and isolate services behind the bench, and provide access panels so that valves and cables can be reached without removing worktops. Seal the worktop to the wall with chemical-resistant silicone, and fit an upstand where spill containment matters. Verify electrical protection, including RCDs on socket circuits, and keep gas shut-off valves accessible. Inspect fixings, hinges, drawer runners and seals every six months, and clean surfaces with neutral detergents after chemical contact.

How do I select the right Wall Bench with Integrated Sink Unit?

Choose this variant for wet operations such as rinsing, cleaning and solution preparation where wall plumbing is available. Sink material, waste pipe size and pure-water demand are the main selection points. In the RFQ, specify sink dimensions, tap type, drain configuration, neutralization requirement, cabinet material and the position of the wall supply and waste connections.

How does it compare with other Wall Benches variants?

Choose the wall bench type by the room perimeter and the services available. Base-cabinet benches suit storage-heavy labs, cantilever benches leave floor space for cleaning and mobile units, and benches with integrated sinks or fume hood interfaces create complete wet stations. Decide on the depth: 650 mm saves space, while 750 mm holds larger instruments. Check wall construction, service duct access and ceiling height when planning wall cabinets. Select the worktop material from the chemical list and temperature exposure, and set load ratings for balances, ovens and centrifuges. Confirm that the layout leaves aisles of at least 1.2 m along the bench and respects egress routes.