WORK SURFACES

Work surfaces are critical components in any lab. Inappropriate selection of work surface may not able to meet the functionary as planned. SMEX offers a complete selection of work surfaces to meet your requirements for chemical-resistance, moisture, heat and impact-resistance. Choose from these 3-difference type of materials commonly used in laboratory environment: Epoxy resin, Phenolic Resin and Stainless Steel. The characteristic of these materials should be able to resist of chemical and extreme temperature, smooth with non-porous surface, easy to clean and durable.

PHENOLIC RESIN
Description:
Phenolic Resin is constructed of saturated melamine resins and layers of phenolic impregnated kraft paper. The melamine resins and the kraft paper form into a monolithic slab under extreme heat and pressure to create a thick, durable, compact laminate. The melamine resin produces a very durable thermoset plastic when combined with formaldehyde.
Application:
Phenolic resin is well suited for a variety of industrial and laboratory applications, such as sample processing labs, microbiology labs, agriculture, water treatment facilities, R&D or testing labs, pharmaceutical, radiology, biochemical labs, photography labs and various medical labs. Especially popular in hematology and urology labs. Phenolic resin is a non-absorbent, moderately chemical resistant, heat resistant, moisture resistant, easy to clean, extremely hard material.
Finishing:
Smooth. Colour available in Black & Grey
Advantages:
  • Totally non-absorbent;
  • Unique appearance and high durability;
  • Easily modified in the field;
  • Resistant to heat and moisture;
  • Easy to clean;
Disadvantages:
  • Can be damaged by open flame;
  • Not designed for caustic chemicals;
  • Should not be exposed to direct sunlight, temperature over 135 C, or extreme humidity;
Note: Work surfaces are required custom fabrication, ordering work surface must accompanied drawings showing size, sink cut-out, column cut-out, fixture holes and etc. Contact SMEX’s representative for further information.