Industrial bench: how to choose to optimize production processes

Ellan

29/09/2025

At the heart of an efficient industrial operation, the workbench is a fundamental piece. Much more than a simple table, it’s the station where organization, productivity, and safety come together.

For managers looking to optimize processes and reduce costs, choosing the right one is a crucial investment. An inadequate workbench can cause wasted time and team fatigue, while robust, well-designed solutions, like Ellan’s, deliver real productivity gains.

In this guide, we show you how to select the ideal industrial bench for your company, optimizing your operational area and production lines.

Why is the industrial bench a pillar for production efficiency?

Picking and packing optimization

An organized station with the right accessories (such as trays and stands) speeds up the separation and packaging of goods, reducing the time per order.

Ergonomics and operational safety

Correct heights prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and fatigue, especially in static functions such as inspection and labeling.

Technological integration

Supports monitors, barcode scanners, label printers, and terminals, making it an integrated data station.

Robustness for the industrial environment

Resistant to the impact of boxes, products and the intense wear and tear of the day-to-day operations of a distribution center.

How to choose the ideal industrial bench?

1. Analyze the payload capacity

Consider the weight of the equipment and products to be supported. Both Ellan lines offer models with robust load capacities (up to 500 kg), suitable for everything from light workstations to heavy-duty tools and components. The difference lies in the structure that provides this capacity:

SAM Line Ideal for activities that require maximum flexibility in accessory assembly. The aluminum profile structure with multiple channels allows for millimeter adjustment, making it the best option for a larger volume of accessories.

Basic Line An efficient solution for workstations with smaller item volumes. Accessories are mounted on tubular steel columns with standardized drilling, maintaining robustness.

2. Define the top material according to the application

The top defines the durability and use of the bench.

MDF top Insulating and non-slip surface, ideal for sensitive assemblies or industrial offices. Can be coated with Formica for greater resistance.

MDF top with stainless steel or carbon steel sheet coating Versatile for areas requiring frequent cleaning, resistant to impacts, chemicals, heat, and corrosion. The ideal option for laboratories, food industries, workshops, and production.

3. Plan the layout and placement of tools

Listing your work equipment is essential for designing the space and understanding where these items will be placed. This allows you to create an organized, ergonomic, and functional workspace for your bench users.

SAM Line It offers greater ease of assembly and adjustment of accessories through its pair of structural aluminum profiles. Each profile has 8 channels for mounting with spring nuts, allowing for millimeter adjustment across the entire length of the bench—the best option for a larger volume of accessories.

Basic Line Allows for the same range of accessories to be mounted on the pair of tubular steel columns, following the 50mm drilling pitch. Suitable for workstations with a smaller volume of items and accessories.

4. Consider features and accessories

Increase the efficiency and productivity of your bench with Ellan accessories:

• Monitor stands; • Articulated arms; • Cable organizers; • Component trays; • Reinforced lower shelves; • CPU supports; • Technical racks; • Casters for mobility.

More than just furniture, an industrial furniture solution

When you choose an Ellan industrial bench, you’re investing in a solution designed to last, manufactured with top-quality materials and with the expertise of a brand that understands the challenges of Brazilian industry.

To view these options and obtain detailed technical specifications, with exact measurements and capacities, Click here.

Do you need a robust solution for your operation?

→ Explore Ellan’s industrial furniture: https://ellan.com.br/en/solucoes/industrial-furniture/

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