When planning a mechanic’s workshop layout, it’s crucial to know, for example, where the workbench will be located.
Although few professionals pay enough attention to them, workbenches are key to any garage, as they are used to carry out the repairs necessary to various car components.
If you’re considering opening a car garage, find out why you should invest in a workbench.
What is the Purpose of a Workbench?
A workbench provides a stable, sturdy, functional work area that supports the weight of tools, materials, and machines.
It can be made of wood, steel, or metal, but your choice should be based on your needs.
What Types of Workbenches are there?
Although there are different types of garage workbenches on the market, the most common are:
Workbench with Drawers and Cabinets with Sliding Doors
To keep your workbench more organised, there are essential accessories, such as drawers and cabinets with sliding doors.
Workbench Without Back Panel
A workbench with no panels helps maximise the workflow in a garage, as it allows you to carry out tasks around the table without sacrificing the practicality and storage of the drawers.
With this solution, mechanics can continue to have their tools “at their fingertips” without taking their eyes off the part they’re working on.
Mobile Workbench
These have 4 wheels, as standard, each with their own brakes, so you can easily move the bench anywhere.
For better tool organisation, you should choose models with drawers for storing a Drive Socket Set, for example.
What are the Benefits of a Workbench?
If you want to organise your workshop, a workbench is perfect for keeping everything in order.
As well as providing a spacious work area, it allows you to store your tools, depending on your chosen model.
Generally speaking, a garage workbench provides:
1. Ability to Support Parts
If you want to fix a gearbox or other heavy components, for example, a sturdy workbench can support their weight.
2. Greater Durability
Industrial workbenches offer superior durability and resistance when compared to wooden workbenches.
3. Improved Posture
The ergonomic design of workbenches is essential to ensure that all tools can be accessed quickly, which means improved efficiency, worker comfort, and productivity.
4. Better Organisation
A workbench allows you to ensure efficiency in your workshop by organising all your tools and accessories.
Workbenches also provide excellent support in a garage, allowing you to keep your workspace clean.
How do you Choose the Perfect Workbench for a Workshop?
To choose the right workbench for your needs, you should pay attention to the following aspects:
Workbench Material
Wooden workbenches are durable and better at absorbing impact, but chemicals can damage them, and they are flammable.
Metal workbenches, on the other hand, are more resistant to chemicals and easier to clean, but they can be harder on tools and less absorbent to impact.
Size and Capacity
A workbench should be large enough to allow for common garage tasks to be carried out without getting in the way of other garage operations.
Consider the workbench load capacity to ensure it can support the weight of the tools and parts that will be used.
Workbench Height
The workbench’s height must be suitable for mechanical work, allowing technicians to work comfortably and avoid back pain.
Integrated Organisation
Choose a workbench with drawers to ensure that tools and parts are organised and accessible.
Where can you Buy a Workbench?
Workbenches and other essential workshop tools can be purchased from a KROFtools dealer.
Which Workbenches for Mechanical Workshops are Available in the KROFtools catalogue?
In addition to workshop storage solutions and cabinets with modular systems, you’ll also find workbenches in the KROFtools catalogue.
However, we also provide other examples of workbenches that fit perfectly into a modern workshop design, such as:
1.5M Workstation with Sliding Doors + a 4-drawer Cabinet
Like KROFtools’ other options of workbenches with drawers and tool cabinets, this solution comes with a lock for increased security and adjustments to each leg to ensure that the workbench is firm and level.
The perforated panels of the cabinets with sliding doors can be completed with an accessory kit to make tool storage easier. You can also purchase special tray kits for screws and wrench holders.
Click on the image to find out more about our 1.5 M Workstation with Sliding Doors + a 4-Drawer Cabinet (ref. 8509).
Workbench with Drawers 2,85M
Unlike the smaller workbenches more commonly seen in garages, this one has a premium bamboo top, ensuring improved resistance.
It has a load capacity of 500 kg and drawers with ball-bearing rails and magnetic doors.
Although this workbench doesn’t have a panel at eye level, it has more drawers and two smaller cabinets underneath.
Click on the image to find out more about our Workbench with drawers 2,85M (ref. 8670).
Mobile Workbench 1.14X0.73M
This wooden-topped workbench is essential for your workshop.
4 wheels, each with its own brakes, mean you can move it anywhere easily.
10 drawers help store tools together with two sections in which you can store sprays, for example.
It also comes with a small cabinet that allows you to easily store a drill or even a set of wrenches.
Click on the image to find out more about our Mobile workbench 1.14×0.73M (ref. 8700).
Maintenance and Cleaning Tips for Workbenches
The correct maintenance and care are essential to extend the service life of workbenches.
As such, you must:
- Remove dust, debris, and material residue by wiping the surface of your workbench with a damp cloth and suitable cleaning products;
- If the workbench is made of metal, protect it against corrosion by regularly applying a layer of anti-corrosive oil.
- Use organisers, drawers, and tool holders to keep tools and accessories in their proper places and avoid scratching the surface;
- Use surface protectors, such as rubber mats, to reduce the impact of heavy tools and prevent damage to the workbench;
- Respect the workbench load capacity and avoid putting excess weight on it;
- Distribute the weight evenly to prevent deformation or structural damage.
Now that we have shown you some of the workbenches available and the respective benefits of each one, you will know which is best for your workshop.
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