Products
Flexible Lab Furniture
SAI(Scientifically Advanced Interior) Systems is proud to be a manufacturer rep with the entire range of flexible laboratory furniture. Our flexible lab casework product range includes following
Core Frame Based Flexible Laboratory Furniture: Flexcore Series
"Core frame-based flexible lab casework" typically refers to a modular laboratory furniture system designed for adaptability, durability, and functionality in laboratory environments. Here's a breakdown of what this term means and what you should consider while designing a laboratory:
Key Features:
- Modular and Flexible: Components like cabinets and shelving can be reconfigured without major construction changes.
- Durability: Steel or aluminum frames offer superior support and long-term durability under lab conditions. Check specifications page for laboratory casework load bearing capacity.
- Utility Integration: Frames often include channels for electrical, data, and plumbing services.
- Adjustability: Cantilever work surfaces and shelving heights can be easily modified within the core frame.
- Mobile or Suspended Options: Suspended or mobile cabinets can be added or configured based on project requirements.
Ideal Use Cases
- Research labs (biological, chemical, pharmaceutical)
- University teaching labs
- Clinical labs
- Quality control and testing facilities
- Labs requiring frequent layout changes
System Components
- Usually made from powder-coated steel or stainless steel
- Supports heavy loads
- Can be stationary floor-mounted or mobile used as laboratory Utility Cart
- Materials: Epoxy resin, phenolic resin, stainless steel, or high-pressure laminate
- Resistant to chemicals and heat depending on the application
- Base and wall cabinets (fixed or mobile)
- Pegboards, fume hoods, and sink units
- Drawer units, knee spaces, pull-out trays
- Manage gas, vacuum, electrical, and data lines cleanly and safely
- Shelving systems, reagent racks, monitor arms, lighting, task stations
Advantages Over Fixed Casework
| Feature | Core Frame-Based | Fixed Casework |
|---|---|---|
| Modularity | ✅ High | ❌ Low |
| Reconfiguration | ✅ Easy | ❌ Difficult |
| Service Access | ✅ Accessible | ❌ Limited |
| Initial Cost | ⛔️ Higher | ✅ Lower |
| Long-Term ROI | ✅ High | ❌ Lower |
Contact SAI Systems, a leading manufacturer rep for laboratory casework and fume hoods to find our installations across:
- Canadian Universities & other educational institutes
- Canadian Industrial sector
- Canadian research organizations
- Canadian testing laboratories
Uprights based adaptable laboratory furniture: Envision Series
Upright-Based Adaptable Lab Casework
Upright-based adaptable lab casework is a specialized type of modular lab furniture system that uses vertical support uprights (typically metal posts or rails) as the main structural element. These uprights support shelving, work surfaces, storage, utilities, and accessories—allowing for a highly customizable and reconfigurable workspace.
A vertical rail or upright-based system uses steel or stainless steel posts (often 7ft high freestanding) as mounting structures for lab components like benches, shelving, cabinets, and service fixtures. The purpose of using this system is to provide flexibility and quick adaptability in labs that undergo frequent changes in layout, research needs, or equipment.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Vertical Uprights | Structural posts that allow mounting of multiple components at adjustable heights. |
| Adjustability | Components can be moved up/down or swapped out without tools (tool-less or quick-release systems are common). |
| Service Integration | Power, data, gas, and vacuum lines can be integrated into the uprights or adjacent raceways. |
| Open or Closed Systems | Can be designed with open frames or with enclosed cabinetry. |
| Freestanding or Fixed | Some systems are mobile; others are anchored to floor or ceiling. |
Use Cases for Envision Core Base Laboratory Casework
- R&D laboratories needing reconfiguration between experiments
- University labs with rotating research teams
- Pilot plants or scale-up labs
- Tech-driven labs with evolving instrumentation needs
Main Components
- Typically steel or stainless steel
- Floor mounted, bench mounted or mobile with castors
- Slotted or rail-based for easy height adjustment
- Adjustable or removable
- Can support heavy reagent bottles, instruments, or monitors
- Materials: Epoxy resin, stainless steel, phenolic, laminate
- Height-adjustable options available for ADA or ergonomic needs
- Integrated gas/vacuum valves, electrical outlets, data ports
- Optional overhead service carriers
- Pegboards, suspended or mobile cabinets, keyboard trays, bin rails
- Under-shelf LED task lighting
- Monitor arms, tool rails, and whiteboards
Common Configuration Styles
- Overhead Service Carrier + Vertical Uprights
- Back-to-Back Island Benches
- Wall-Mounted Uprights
- Mobile Frame Benches with Integrated Uprights
Pros & Cons
| Pros of Flexible Core Framed Casework | Cons of Flexible Casework |
|---|---|
| Extremely flexible and reconfigurable | Higher initial cost |
| Integrated utilities and accessories | Can have a more industrial look |
| Great for rapidly changing research environments | May require precise planning for optimal utility routing |
Contact SAI Systems, a leading manufacturer rep for flexible laboratory casework to find our installations across:
- Canadian Universities & other educational institutes
- Canadian Industrial sector
- Canadian research organizations
- Canadian testing laboratories
