Octopod
The Octopod is highly space efficient and can more readily accommodate up to 32 students in smaller rooms than would be the case with traditional bench rows.
Designed to perform
The Octopod – a British design now supplied extensively into schools world wide.
- Octopods can be grouped and arranged in different ways to suit student numbers, teacher preferred address position(s), room size and shape.
- Octopods promote group work and allow students to easily adjust sitting position to face in one direction for whole class address.
- Feedback has shown that over 90% of students would prefer a less formal, contemporary Science Laboratory design rather than a traditional, regimented, bench row furniture layout.
- Octopods facilitate generous circulation space and results in fewer non compliances with Health and Safety gangway recommendations than would be the case with traditional bench rows in smaller rooms.
- A popular configuration is the ‘bar bell’ layout. Two Octopods are connected to each other with a plain, single sink, or double sink link unit.
- Octopods easily facilitate more than one teacher address position and promotes modern pedagogy.
- Services can be carried through linked modules, which reduces any requirement for floor trenching and service delivery costs.
Worktop options
- Solid Surfaces such as Corian and Polylab provide a modern attractive, impervious and renewable worktop.
- Solid Grade Laminate such as Trespa provides a very hard wearing surface with a modern appearance.
- Tropical Hardwood such as Iroko provides a tough, durable and repairable worktop for those who prefer natural materials.
- Plastic Laminate provides a low cost option for areas such as Physics and Electronics where there is limited use of liquids and chemicals.
Why
choose
us?
Tailored solutions, seamless delivery
Whether you need a single workstation or a complete state-of-the-art laboratory fit-out, SB Labs offers seamless project management and high-quality installations both locally and internationally. Partner with us for innovative, dependable, and design-led laboratory solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Decades of expertise
At SB Labs, we bring over 50 years of specialist experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke educational and commercial laboratory furniture and fume cupboards. Proudly based in the UK, we manufacture all our bespoke laboratory furniture domestically and install internationally.
Transforming spaces
Our extensive expertise allows us to transform uninspiring, outdated learning and lab engineering spaces into smart, modern, and highly functional environments. We offer a comprehensive service from consultancy and design through to manufacture and installation. Our tailored solutions that maximise productivity and minimise maintenance.
Award-winning excellence
As recognition of our outstanding business success, we have been honoured with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. This accolade reflects our sustained growth, international experience, and exceptional overseas sales.
Globally recognised standards
We are members of key professional bodies including SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association), which positions us among the leading laboratory equipment suppliers and design consultants worldwide. Our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility is confirmed by numerous accreditations and certifications.
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The SB Labs manufacturing plant, showrooms and offices are always open for viewing and a member of staff would be happy to provide a guided tour at any time.
Case
studies
SB Labs laboratory furniture has been implemented globally in prestigious institutions such as Siemens HQ, British and international schools across Europe, Asia, and the Americas and leading universities and research parks.
Turnkey solutions
A true one-stop solution. SB Labs and Labform can completely transform your current learning area into a state of the art general classroom, IT suite, laboratory, design and food technology environment.
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