Specifications
| Model number | 008 |
|---|---|
| Chair type | High-level lab stool |
| Seat dimensions | 400 mm wide × 400 mm deep |
| Overall height | 550–800 mm |
| Seat height adjustment | 550–800 mm |
| Base dimensions | 620 × 620 mm |
| Weight capacity | 20 stone / 127 kg |
| Gas lift | 20-stone-rated gas strut |
| Seat material | Moulded polyurethane (wipe-clean, chemical-resistant) |
| Base options | Feet as standard; castors incur a price uplift |
| Mechanism | Single-lever seat-height adjustment |
| Guarantee | 5 years (2 years in shift / 24-7 use) |
| Delivery | UK mainland included. Scottish Highlands & Northern Ireland on request. |
Description
The 008 is a bench-height polyurethane lab stool with footring — the workhorse seat of UK teaching and research labs, for standing benches around 900 mm where a compact, backless seat is all that is needed. Purchased over 1,578 times to date.
Choose a stool where staff and students are on and off the seat frequently. For seated benches and desks, specify the desk-height 009; where a backrest is wanted for longer spells, step up to a bench-height lab chair. The lab chair height guide confirms which fits.
Seat
A moulded polyurethane seat — solid, seam-free and wipe-clean. It tolerates routine laboratory cleaning agents and shrugs off knocks, spills and daily wash-down, which is why PU is the default choice for busy shared benches. Shared by hundreds of users a week in teaching labs without complaint.
Feet or castors
Supplied with feet as standard, which is usually right for a tall chair at a standing bench. Castors are available at a price uplift — specify soft-tyre for hard or vinyl flooring, and lock-off or lock-down castors where the chair must stay put. Consider the safety requirements of your working environment before choosing castors on a high chair.
Who uses the 008
Supplied to teaching and research benches at Imperial College London, University College London, Tate & Lyle Sugars and Paragraf.
Ordering
Purchase orders accepted, VAT invoice supplied. Volume pricing from 4 units. Delivery included to mainland Britain. UK support and spares available — we have been supplying laboratory and technical seating since 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What bench height does the 008 suit?
- The 008 is a high-height stool. Its seat adjusts from 550mm to 800mm, which suits standing benches finishing around 900 mm high. If you’re not sure, send us your bench height and we’ll confirm the right model.
- What is the weight capacity of the 008?
- The 008 is fitted with a 20-stone gas strut, which is approximately 127 kg.
- Is the 008 easy to clean and suitable for busy labs?
- Yes. The 008 has a moulded polyurethane seat that wipes clean and resists chemicals, spills and frequent cleaning, so it suits teaching labs, healthcare areas, industrial settings and other high-use, easy-clean environments. For static-sensitive areas see our ESD range; for classified cleanrooms see our cleanroom range.
- Can I have feet or castors on the 008?
- The 008 comes with feet as standard. Castors are available for a price uplift. Soft-tyre castors are recommended for hard or vinyl flooring; please also consider the safety requirements of your working environment when choosing castors.
- What guarantee and delivery apply to the 008?
- UK mainland delivery is included in the price. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland is quoted on request. Every stool comes with a 5-year guarantee against normal wear and tear from the date of delivery, used under normal conditions during a conventional working day. In a shift or 24/7 working environment the guarantee is 2 years from the date of delivery. Purchase orders accepted from schools, colleges, universities, NHS trusts, government organisations and registered businesses. VAT invoice supplied. On finance systems we may appear as Mark Finn Lab Furniture or Lab Tables.

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