Workspace is often limited and difficult to find in many museum conservation laboratories and collection storage areas. That’s why it’s essential to have suitable museum prep tables that provide the space you need for processing and conservation projects while offering the flexibility you need to make the most of your space.
Museum tables have many options and can be custom-designed to meet your unique requirements. Read on to learn what factors to consider when choosing the right museum prep table and some common types of museum processing tables. You can also check out more of our museum storage solutions here.
Workspace is often limited and difficult to find in many museum conservation laboratories and collection storage areas. That’s why it’s essential to have suitable museum prep tables that provide the space you need for processing and conservation projects while offering the flexibility you need to make the most of your space.
Museum tables have many options and can be custom-designed to meet your unique requirements. Read on to learn what factors to consider when choosing the right museum prep table and some common types of museum processing tables. You can also check out more of our museum storage solutions here.
Choosing the Right Museum Prep Table
When looking for work tables for your museum, there are several factors you should take into consideration.
First, consider the purpose of the museum prep table. What type of items will you be processing on the table? Understanding the use of the table will influence the type of countertop you need. For example, stainless steel is a typical work surface material because it is non-absorbent and easy to clean. Epoxy resin is another chemical-resistant surface ideal for applications dealing with corrosive chemicals.
A practical museum prep table also contains storage, so consider what types of items you could store there. For example, you might opt for drawers to store smaller tools and supplies close at hand. Open shelving and flat file cabinets are other common storage configurations for museum processing tables.
Finally, consider your available space and whether your table needs to be movable. For example, a table that can slide on wheels or floor rails can be shifted out of the way to create more space for receiving shipments or processing large items. You might also consider whether it’s more suitable to have one big table or multiple smaller mobile tables you can gang together to create a giant table. Visit our online store to see our museum storage products.
Types of Museum Processing Tables
Sliding Museum Tables
One unique museum prep table design consists of a broad museum table that slides on floor rails. One archive utilized this design, positioning the work table near the center of a storage room for a convenient workspace. Then, when they needed more open space for processing large materials, staff turned a mechanical-assist handle to slide the table out of the way.
Prep Tables on Wheels
Another flexible museum table design is a work table mounted on wheels. With this customizable design, the museum prep table can move around as desired, making it safer and easier to transport objects to and from storage. The wheels lock to keep the table in place while researchers are working.
Stainless Steel Museum Tables
Stainless steel tables are a simple but effective solution for conservation laboratories and collection processing areas, specifically those that deal with chemicals or biological specimens. These sanitary tables work best when installed against an empty wall and include adjustable storage shelves beneath for supplies and equipment.
Flat File Cabinets
Flat file cabinets store large works on paper, but they can also serve as convenient workstations, with a sturdy flat surface perfect for processing large artworks, documents, and artifacts. You can read more about museum flat file cabinets here.
Choosing the Right Museum Prep Table
When looking for work tables for your museum, there are several factors you should take into consideration.
First, consider the purpose of the museum prep table. What type of items will you be processing on the table? Understanding the use of the table will influence the type of countertop you need. For example, stainless steel is a typical work surface material because it is non-absorbent and easy to clean. Epoxy resin is another chemical-resistant surface ideal for applications dealing with corrosive chemicals.
A practical museum prep table also contains storage, so consider what types of items you could store there. For example, you might opt for drawers to store smaller tools and supplies close at hand. Open shelving and flat file cabinets are other common storage configurations for museum processing tables.
Finally, consider your available space and whether your table needs to be movable. For example, a table that can slide on wheels or floor rails can be shifted out of the way to create more space for receiving shipments or processing large items. You might also consider whether it’s more suitable to have one big table or multiple smaller mobile tables you can gang together to create a giant table. Visit our online store to see our museum storage products.
Types of Museum Processing Tables
Sliding Museum Tables
One unique museum prep table design consists of a broad museum table that slides on floor rails. One archive utilized this design, positioning the work table near the center of a storage room for a convenient workspace. Then, when they needed more open space for processing large materials, staff turned a mechanical-assist handle to slide the table out of the way.
Prep Tables on Wheels
Another flexible museum table design is a work table mounted on wheels. With this customizable design, the museum prep table can move around as desired, making it safer and easier to transport objects to and from storage. The wheels lock to keep the table in place while researchers are working.
Stainless Steel Museum Tables
Stainless steel tables are a simple but effective solution for conservation laboratories and collection processing areas, specifically those that deal with chemicals or biological specimens. These sanitary tables work best when installed against an empty wall and include adjustable storage shelves beneath for supplies and equipment.
Flat File Cabinets
Flat file cabinets store large works on paper, but they can also serve as convenient workstations, with a sturdy flat surface perfect for processing large artworks, documents, and artifacts. You can read more about museum flat file cabinets here.
Choosing the Right Museum Prep Table
When looking for work tables for your museum, there are several factors you should take into consideration.
First, consider the purpose of the museum prep table. What type of items will you be processing on the table? Understanding the use of the table will influence the type of countertop you need. For example, stainless steel is a typical work surface material because it is non-absorbent and easy to clean. Epoxy resin is another chemical-resistant surface ideal for applications dealing with corrosive chemicals.
A practical museum prep table also contains storage, so consider what types of items you could store there. For example, you might opt for drawers to store smaller tools and supplies close at hand. Open shelving and flat file cabinets are other common storage configurations for museum processing tables.
Finally, consider your available space and whether your table needs to be movable. For example, a table that can slide on wheels or floor rails can be shifted out of the way to create more space for receiving shipments or processing large items. You might also consider whether it’s more suitable to have one big table or multiple smaller mobile tables you can gang together to create a giant table. Visit our online store to see our museum storage products.
Types of Museum Processing Tables
Sliding Museum Tables
One unique museum prep table design consists of a broad museum table that slides on floor rails. One archive utilized this design, positioning the work table near the center of a storage room for a convenient workspace. Then, when they needed more open space for processing large materials, staff turned a mechanical-assist handle to slide the table out of the way.
Prep Tables on Wheels
Another flexible museum table design is a work table mounted on wheels. With this customizable design, the museum prep table can move around as desired, making it safer and easier to transport objects to and from storage. The wheels lock to keep the table in place while researchers are working.
Stainless Steel Museum Tables
Stainless steel tables are a simple but effective solution for conservation laboratories and collection processing areas, specifically those that deal with chemicals or biological specimens. These sanitary tables work best when installed against an empty wall and include adjustable storage shelves beneath for supplies and equipment.
Flat File Cabinets
Flat file cabinets store large works on paper, but they can also serve as convenient workstations, with a sturdy flat surface perfect for processing large artworks, documents, and artifacts. You can read more about museum flat file cabinets here.
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Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services for collection processing tables and other museum solutions. We will also provide a free consultation to determine your exact needs and specifications before the design begins. To learn more or to speak with a specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.
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