Comfort, Ergonomics and Compliance
If selecting the right laboratory seating was only a matter of comfort, decision-making would be a lot simpler. But laboratory chairs and stools must go far beyond comfort to meet the unique demands of the environment. BioFit’s deep understanding of the challenges faced by researchers, scientists and lab technicians has led to our attentively engineered seating solutions designed for comfort, ergonomics and compliance—and more.
So, which BioFit seating solution is ideal for your lab environment? Let’s explore the options!
How to Choose the Right Seating for Your Lab
Seating for the lab setting should promote proper posture and reduce fatigue to support the overall well-being of lab personnel — as well as meet the technical standards to the specific lab environment. Following are the primary factors to consider throughout the selection process, as well as the BioFit models and components to match specific laboratory requirements.
Adjustability: Controls to Adapt Seating to Every User
Achieving optimized ergonomics and functionality for every user comes down to seating adjustability — a necessity for lab stools and chairs used for completing long hours of research. BioFit ergonomic chairs and science lab stools are designed to support prolonged comfort to sustain productivity — for alternating users, shift after shift — by adjusting to varying work-top heights and worker positioning with precision.
MVMT® Pro Series
- Weight-activated synchronous control (a technical-seating industry first!)
- Backward- and forward-leaning seat-tilt and backrest adjustability
- Mechanisms for controlled lockout in multiple reclining positions
Elite Series
- A popular choice for multiple laboratory disciplines
- Concave upholstered seat with internal bumperguard and upholstered backrest
- Pneumatic height adjustments accommodate traditional desktop, standard bench or high-bench heights
Regent Series
- Compact upholstered lab stool with smaller, trapezoid-shaped backrest
- Configurable to accommodate a range of desk and workbench heights
- Optional adjustable-height footring
Most BioFit laboratory chairs and stools can be configured to your exact specifications. Don’t see an exact fit? Contact your BioFit rep for more options!
Cleanability: Seating Offering Easy Sanitation
Laboratory seating must be clean-friendly and resistant to chemicals and contaminants in order to maintain a sterile workspace. BioFit science lab stools and chairs are easy to clean and disinfect, with metal, seamless vinyl and self-skinned urethane seating-surface options that can be quickly wiped down to uphold safety and sterility standards.
ArmorSeat Series
- Polyurethane and vinyl-upholstered seating options resistant to moisture, bacteria and stains
- Seats and backs molded of exclusive polypropylene blend containing antimicrobial properties and UV-inhibitors
- Configurable to meet cleanroom (ISO 4 to ISO 8) and combination cleanroom/ESD (ISO 6 to ISO 8) requirements
UniqueU Series
- Fluid-resistant nonporous urethane seat and backrest
- Quick-clean chrome finish and cast aluminum base options
- Configurable to meet cleanroom and ESD demands and functional design requirements
Skoop Series
- Easy to clean one-piece, chemical-resistant polypropylene shell
- Fun and functional seating highlighted by an edgy, curvy profile
- Pneumatics available to provide low-, medium- and high-seat-height ranges to accommodate fluctuating task requirements
Mobility: Seating That Moves You
In laboratories that require frequent movement from one workstation to another, a small, stable and wheeled lab stool or chair is the ideal answer. Ambulatory seating must balance mobility, stability, ergonomics and durability to support productivity and safety — qualities exemplified by BioFit seating designed for the lab environment.
Bridgeport Series
- Smaller, nimble trapezoid-shaped backrest
- Dual-wheel non-marring polyurethane casters resist movement when seat is unoccupied
- Single-wheel thermoplastic rubber, non-marring, ball-bearing construction for hard floors, including concrete
Rexford Series
- Wheeled stool seating without backrest for uninhibited nimbleness
- Dual-wheel, non-marring polyurethane casters resist movement when the stool is unoccupied
- High-resilience molded foam cushioning and internal seat board bumperguard deliver long-lasting durability and all-day comfort
Aramis Series
- Provides effortless, smooth mobility from station to station
- Durable dual-wheel casters designed for use on hard floors
- Hands-free, foot-activated seat-height adjustment
Compliance: Meeting Industry Standards Without Compromising Comfort
Laboratories operate under strict technical standards and regulations to ensure safety, cleanliness and compliance unique to the specific lab environment — and their seating is no exception. BioFit science lab stools and chairs are configurable to individualized specifications, with ESD and combination cleanroom/static-control seating options available for sensitive environments.
Amherst Series
- Generously proportioned, saddle-shaped contoured seat with waterfall front and roomy backrest
- Cleanroom ISO 5 to ISO 8 and static-control/ESD performance packages available
- Microcon vinyl upholstery meets California’s law limiting fire-retardant chemicals in upholstered seating shipped into the state to 1,000 parts per million or less
- Constructed and tested to ensure a full drain of static electricity through our conductive, specialized casters and drag chain into the floor
Traxx Series
- ESD-rated to meet ANSI/ESD STM12.1 standards
- Dual-wheel, non-marring polyurethane casters resist movement when the stool is unoccupied
- 2"-high polyamide glides optional for static-control applications
- Combination ISO 4 Class cleanroom and ESD critical performance package available
Cerex Series
- Durable self-skinned urethane seat
- Rated for use in ISO 6 class cleanrooms
- Complies with product safety and performance standards guidelines as established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
Find the right height measurement for your lab stools and chairs with BioFit’s Seat Height Calculation Guide
Which BioFit Seating Suits Your Lab?
At BioFit, answers are in nature™. By meeting the practical and technical seating needs of laboratory personnel worldwide, BioFit has become a trusted name in the industry that’s synonymous with ergonomic excellence. Explore our Laboratory Seating brochure and contact your BioFit rep for answers to your lab seating needs.
