{"id":8553,"date":"2022-03-23T15:59:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/?p=8553"},"modified":"2022-03-23T15:59:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T15:59:53","slug":"battle-of-the-benches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qmp.uk.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/23\/battle-of-the-benches\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle of the Benches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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QMP has been a proud workbench manufacturer since 1959 and boasts a wide variety of products that are suitable for many different workplace environments. With such a large choice how do you know which is best?!
In our Battle of the Benches feature we pit two of our workbenches against each other.
In the Blue corner<\/strong> we have our Square Tube Workbench<\/a> and in the Red corner<\/strong> our Heavy Duty Workbench<\/a>. How do these workbenches compare and which is best to suit your needs?

There’s only one way to find out….. FIGHT!<\/strong>
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1) Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SQUARE TUBE<\/span><\/strong>
Ideal for Assembly, production
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HEAVY DUTY<\/span><\/strong>
Ideal for heavy duty applications in industrial, engineering and manufacturing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2) Weight Load<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SQUARE TUBE<\/span><\/strong>
250KG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAVY DUTY<\/span><\/strong>
1200KG<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3) Worktop Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SQUARE TUBE<\/span><\/strong>
MFC, Beech, Linoleum, Laminate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAVY DUTY<\/span><\/strong>
Steel Plate, Beech, Linoleum, Laminate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4) Finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SQUARE TUBE<\/span><\/strong>
Powder coated Light Grey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAVY DUTY<\/span><\/strong>
Powder coated Dark Grey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5) Delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SQUARE TUBE<\/span><\/strong>
5 Day Delivery available on
Laminate & Beech Kits \/
Blue drawers and cupboards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAVY DUTY<\/span><\/strong>
5 Day Delivery available on
Laminate & Beech Kits \/
Light Grey drawers and cupboards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6) Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SQUARE TUBE<\/span><\/strong>
Delivered in knock-down form<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAVY DUTY<\/span><\/strong>
Delivered fully welded
for extra strength<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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So which workbench is the winner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s declare this one a draw!<\/strong>
Both workbenches are ideal for many different conditions and environments, so depending on the needs of your workplace both the Square Tube<\/a> and Heavy Duty<\/a> workbench provide the perfect solution.
All you need to do is select the right product for you.

Don’t worry we are here to help. Get in touch with our knowledgeable sales team who will guide you to make the best decision for your workplace.

Click the links below to take a closer look at these workbenches and view our full range of products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Square Tube Workbenches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our versatile and practical Square Tube general workshop workbenches is suitable for use in many environments. It is one of our best-selling bench ranges and also available with express delivery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View our full range here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heavy Duty Workbenches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our resilient and robust Heavy Duty workbenches are built to last and are the perfect choice for tougher industrial environments. Another very popular choice and available with 5 day delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View our full range here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our range of products also includes Cantilever Workbenches<\/a>, ESD Workbenches<\/a>, Height Adjustable Workbenches<\/a>, Pack Tek Workbenches<\/a> and Stainless Steel Workbenches<\/a>.

Click the the link below to view our comprehensive range of Workbenches.<\/strong>
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