Specifications & Requirements

According to the rules and regulations of the EU and most International Standards committees, there are some safety rules that must be taken into account for manufacturing laboratory equipment. However, although OpenDeskLab is designed according to those rules, it must be noted that the authors and creators of OpenDeskLab are not eligible for any kind of damage that may happen while building or using the desk. A laboratory that is used in professional environments must be certified by an authorized person, and OpenDeskLab is neither certified nor can fullfil all the regulations of every standard in the world.

Warning

OpenDeskLab is not certified for professional use. The authors are not eligible for any damage that may occur while building or using the product.

Safety

  • Central ventilation is required in laboratory facilities

  • Water tap within 15 meters or 10 seconds of the users

  • Chemical storage must have edges protected for spillage

  • Flammable materials must be stored in UL/NFPA certified storage areas

  • Acids and bases must be stored separately

  • Compressed air canisters must me fixed securely with fire resistant strands

  • Toxic wastes must be handled according to specific regulations

  • All storage areas must be clearly signed

  • Labels must be placed for

    • Water
    • Electricity
    • Chemicals
    • Flammables
    • Acids/Bases

Specifications

OpenDeskLab is comprised of the following modules:

These can be combined in any desirable way to formulate a – three, four or five module wide – self-contained laboratory desk.

Materials

OpenDeskLab Materials
Melamine Electric Plug
Plywood Electric Cable
Cam Lock Pneumatic Coupling
Cam Bolt Pneumatic Tubing
Wooden Dowel Pin Sink
Concealed Hinge Water Tap
Hinge Mounting Plate Hydraulic Hose
Plastic Adjustable Leg Plastic Tube
Metal Adjustable Leg Silicone Caulk
Knob LED Lighting
Electric Switch Insulating Tape
Intumescent Paint