Product: Labench 
 
 Fibre Cement Bench Tops 

Labench in the field

Guardian Labench is constructed from Hardies high density fibre cement compressed sheet and finished with an attractive and durable, chemical resistant polyurethane coating.

The construction process allows for the manufacture to almost any size or configuration without cost penalties.

The standard profiles feature an anti-drip edge and a coved upstand at the back of wall benches.

Additionally service consoles and regent racks are readily constructed from the same materials.

Penetrations can be cut either in the factory or on site.

The polyurethane surface coating provides resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalis and solvent. It is available in a large selection of colours in gloss or lo-sheen finish.

  
 
 
 
 Labench Colour Finishes 
Biscuit
Buttermilk
Alabaster
Emerald Green
Bamboo
French Blue
Medium Sea Grey
Light Olive Green
White
Colours shown here may vary from final production colours.
 
 
 
 
 Typical Applications 

Labench in the field
Re-frabrication Labortary Workbench and Shelving System by Labench.

Typical application of Guardian LABENCH fabrication from Hardies Compressed sheet 11. 		 
 
Labench Manufactured
Guardian LABENCH is manufactured to accommodate any penetration to form any size or shape.		  
 
Labench Perfect Fit
LABENCH is built to ensure a perfect fit thus eliminating the need for on site jointing during installation.

LABENCH is manufactured to Guardians stringent controls ensuring the individual configurations as specified are met.		  
 
Labench Type A: Wall Bench
 
 
Labench Type B: Insland Bench
 
 
 
 
 Suggested Specification 
  • LABENCH tops shall be manufactured and supplied by Guardian Consolidated Pty Ltd, Sydney LABENCH shall be 18mm thick, fibre cement compressed sheet fabricated to the standard nosing, coving and joint details as depicted.

  • TOLERANCES
    The following tolerances shall apply to the LABENCH tops
    Length +3mm
    Width +3mm
    Thickness     + 10% - 0%

  • FIXING
    Mechanical fixing of the bench tops to the framing shall be at approximately 300mm centres into the bottom of the fibre cement.

  • Fixing shall be either 10g zinc or cadmium plated mild steel self-tapping screws.
  
 
 
 
 Paint 
  • Labench in the field
    Thoroughly prepare surface by-

    (a) Solvent washes to remove grease or oil like surface deposits.

    (b) Remove all dust particles by solvent, wipe.

  • Painting Surface by-

    (a) Apply priming coat of 2 pack epoxy based primer to minimum total film build of 50um (Primer may be applied in two coats if surface dictates).

    (b)Knife or blade fill and level as necessary using sanding primer- after hardening hand and mechanical sand all surface areas to smooth finish.

    (c) Apply successive coats of polyurethane colour coats to minimum total film build of 75um.

    (d) Apply successive coats of bench top grade clear polyurethane to minimum film build of 75um.

    (e) All factory finished by Guardian.

NOTE: Between all coats mechanical and hand sanding is essential to ensure removal of any porosity in the coating film. All coats should be applied in thin film applications to avoid solvent entrainment. Drying time between coats to manufactures instruction and to film thickness.

  

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