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Standard vs custom designed ergonomic workstations. Which is better? At Spaceguard we know the answer, we’re sure you do too. In this article we explore why and how bespoke and custom designed ergonomic workstations improve productivity and keep your staff happy and healthy. As a custom workstation manufacturer we spend a lot of time hearing about workspace problems. A common issue our customers face is that they don’t have the optimum workstation solution for their industry or activity. Where once … Read More

Bespoke Packing Benches UK Manufactured By Spaceguard In this post we look at some of our previous designs of bespoke packing benches. This is a very small selection of our previous work. To see more photos of our packing benches please see the ‘Gallery’ section in the menu above. If you have a design in mind for a packing table or workstation contact us for a free quotation. You can send a photo, drawing, or sketch to illustrate your idea … Read More

A robust mobile workbench offers more freedom in your busy workshop or workspace. The ability to easily manoeuvre your workbench around your working area to assist with tasks is a practical yet simple way to help your project go smoothly. Our portable workbench can be manufactured to include vice plates, drawers, cupboards, and other types of tool storage. We also manufacture mobile tool chest workbenches or side benches with drawers as can be seen in the photo below. The mobile … Read More

A poorly organised post room with inefficient mailroom furniture can lead to big problems down the line for your business. We all understand the sheer frustration of waiting for an important letter that’s taking forever to arrive, or refreshing online parcel tracking over and over. Where is it? What if it never arrives? It’s surprising how panic inducing lost mail can be! Now imagine that special letter or parcel would have already arrived safe and sound, had it not been … Read More

Workbench Storage Solutions from Spaceguard 1) Shelves A workbench storage solution that is rather straightforward and doesn’t require a lot of explanation is shelves. However at Spaceguard we are able to make custom sizes, shaped, and angled shelves to suit your operations. For example the bench pictured below is a bespoke packing bench with a number of shelf options. The side shelf is suitable for a label printer, whilst the slanted shelf to the right can hold documents, a tablet, … Read More

When looking to purchase a cutting table for fabric for your business, sewing or craft room there are a few things to take into consideration.   You don’t want to find that once you buy the cutting table of your choice, your projects have outgrown it already. In this situation you’re back on the floor struggling to neatly cut through roll after roll of fabric. Obviously that is not ideal. In this post we will answer some of the most … Read More

What makes a heavy duty workbench? Welded construction for extra strength (no self assembly) Sturdy construction manufactured from hollow section sized to suit the application Designed to carry the required load with a high safety factor Robustly manufactured Designed to suit heavy engineering and manufacturing applications Heavy duty worksurface such as steel topped, steel on coreboard, hardwood, laminate faced hardwood, linoleum faced hardboard or UHMWPE (no chipboard) Options for drawers, cupboards, tool storage & services built within the bench We … Read More

The bespoke packing bench manufactured by Spaceguard is customisable to suit a large variety of industries. Below is a few examples of the range of benches we have previously designed and built for clients. Packing Bench With Cutter This bench is manufactured from a mild steel welded frame with an MDF top and shelves. It also has a cutter fitted to the back edge for cutting packaging materials such as bubble wrap.

Optimising packing processes with bespoke workstations can bring gains in productivity Optimising packing processes by partnering with a suitable process engineering and work space solutions company will give large gains in productivity. Spaceguard has regularly worked with businesses providing well designed bespoke packing areas, laid out for operator efficiency. Our systems have shown businesses large gains in both efficiency and profitability, and overall reductions in client costs moving forward.   To follow a quote from one of the continuous improvement groups. … Read More

Heavy Duty Workbenches What materials are heavy duty workbenches made from? The heavy duty work benches range is generally manufactured from heavy gauge box section. We use welded cross struts and extra bracing for extra heavy duty work benches. The tops can be constructed from hardwood or steel, or alternatively thick steel / stainless steel backed with a wooden or plywood core board.  

Bespoke industrial workbench benefits are numerous and should not be overlooked when planning your processing environment. The incorrect working environment is one of the biggest problems which contributes to lower than expected productivity. Often when setting up or modifying processes, little thought is given to the person or environment. This leads to inefficient systems. Often the only consideration is the amount of product that can be processed per hour, a commercial figure which doesn’t take the staff into consideration. A … Read More

UK Built, Robust industrial workshop equipment Manufacturing in the UK a wide range of robust, pre-assembled workshop equipment. All equipment arrives assembled ready for positioning. Industrial workbenches Welded frame industrial workshop equipment, provides the ideal balance between aesthetically pleasing functional equipment, whilst being robust and long lasting. Built to suit your specifications. using only quality materials and processes ensures durable equipment is supplied. Designed an manufactured to suit your specific loading and requirements.

Fever Testing Station £499.95 Free mainland UK delivery Spaceguard manufacture a base welfare testing station. Which has been supplied into warehouses to allow the temperature testing of staff and visitors. To be carried out safely from behind the barrier. This very simple addition enables operating companies to take a precautionary procedure. Taking the temperatures of there staff prior to there shift. These pods which is part of Spaceguard’s range of barriers. Is delivered to site fully assembled. Free mainland UK … Read More

Well designed, robust workbenches improve your productivity and working environment. Terminology Whether you call it a workbench, workstation, worktable or any other combination. It is essentially the same. The only difference maybe should be the function carried out, will depend on the layout and design of the bench. A bench which is designed for the function will produce savings in process times, improve ergonomics and generally be a nicer place to work.

Andon Workstation Signal Lights In Lean manufacturing Andon refers to any visual display that shows status information on the plant floor. The Andon light Kit from Spaceguard. Provides the necessary components to create an light signal system which will improve productivity. It can indicate line status, show when a team leader or materials are running low. Allowing users to highlight issues, ensuring down time is kept to a minimum. Spaceguard Andon workplace signal lights is a 24V system which allows … Read More

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“Spaceguard: Working with customers to deliver custom heavy duty industrial workshop workbenches to bespoke specifications” In many applications, workshop workbenches are a large investment. The need to be ascetically pleasing along with robustness to give long life. These benches, supplied to the air force, which are designed to be very robust whilst been in keeping with the clean design of a new workshop. Specifically designed for airplane arms maintenance. Having to be robust and anti static, whilst keeping in fitting … Read More

The packing department is one of the vital element of order fulfilment for any ecommerce operation. When an order is picked and enters the packing cell, this is the last opportunity to see the product prior to the customers all important “first impression”. Using materials suitable for the product been packed and consistent packing methods. Online retailers can reduce losses & returns, whilst improving company profile. Packing personnel within order fulfilment roles are becoming highly valued and skilled. Ensuring the … Read More

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SIT OR STAND? Productivity is generally improved when users are standing at an ergonomically designed workstation. However there are some tasks which do benefit from a sitting position. Height adjustable workbenches offer the user the flexibility to either sit or stand during their working day. This choice is either based on their comfort or determined by other factors such as the size and weight of the object they are working with. This type of workbench, means that you no longer … Read More

Within the past 5 years, almost every major supply market has gone through a technological revolution wherein consumer preferences have shifted and become more towards buying products online. Most every major supply market has gone through a technological revolution wherein consumer preferences have shifted and become more towards buying products online. From this world of ecommerce, a consumer has emerged who is educated and able to carry out effective research prior to purchase. This coupled with home bedroom changing rooms … Read More

Spaceguard are UK based suppliers of OHAUS parts Counting Scales. The ideal scales for precise and fast industrial counting jobs that require durability and accuracy at a great value. Portable with high internal counting resolution and rechargeable battery, these scales will be a perfect support in carrying out year-end stock taking. Between November 14th and December 8th 2017 get an extra discounts off on Ranger Count 1000 and 3000 – Order yours online today

Why use adjustable height workstations? When your staff spend hours at workstations every day, even the smallest features of your work space. Such as the position of your monitor or materials can greatly affect productivity and even health. Workspace does not have to wear you down every day, but not having correct working heights, untidy worktops, and poor lighting and worker position. These things to name but a few, have a direct impact on productivity and employee health. With a … Read More

Refurbishment of workstation worktops gives old, worn and damaged work surfaces a new bright look. Using skilled site teams and market leading materials transforming even the largest of worktables (The one in the photos below are 12 metres x 1.9 metres. By squaring up old framework and laying bespoke tops. Thus bringing the work area towards the standard of the office. One of the main parts of any site work is firstly prepping the area to contain and making sure … Read More

Lean workstations improve productivity “Well designed product packing or assembly areas, increase productivity, reduce manual handling and improve worker ergonomics”

Bespoke Production workstations vs Standard workbenches The productivity benefits behind bespoke production workstations, designed specifically for your production or packing application generally far out way the additional extra costs.

Lean meat processing workstations by Spaceguard Well designed meat processing workstations are an ideal solution for combining operations, reduce waste, reduce labour and increase productivity. Designed with you to suit your individual requirements and manufactured using traceable food grade materials, including grade 304 or 316 stainless steel with options for durable polyethylene processing services and incorporation of weighing systems. These work tables are designed and manufactured for use in even the most arduous of processing and wash down environments. As a UK … Read More

Ready to use quick delivery industrial workbenches With a wide range of storage, IT and process options available Manufactured from welded steel section with a wide choice of work surfaces, Spaceguard manufacture a wide range of standard and fully bespoke industrial workbenches. Suitable for use within a number of industries including motor, engineering, electronics, education sectors to name but a few. The robust workbench is delivered fully assembled (and wired if electrical items are fitted) and “ready for work”. Made … Read More