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School Lab Chair Buying Guide
When buying a school lab chair, you must consider comfort, mobility, and durability factors. This guide will help you find everything you need to know before buying a perfect lab chair for your school.
School Outlet’s Tips
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Ergonomics and Comfort
Choose lab chairs with contoured seats and backs that mimic natural curves for even weight distribution. Cushioned upholstery and breathable mesh maximize comfort during long periods.
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Durability and Materials
Select stain-resistant hard plastic and metal frames for easy cleaning and durability. Ensure they withstand rigorous use and frequent sanitizing in a classroom lab.
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Safety Features
Opt for chairs with non-slip foot rings and sturdy wheelbases. Look for features like lockable casters to prevent tipping hazards during swiveling or position adjustments.
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Flexibility and Mobility
Ideal lab chairs should have a 360° swivel and caster wheels or gliders for easy movement between lab stations.
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Adjustability
Look for pneumatic seat height adjustment, tilting mechanisms, and adjustable components like armrests and foot rings to accommodate diverse users and various working environments.
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Design and Aesthetics
Choose chairs with modern styling, clean lines, and vibrant colors to enhance the school lab’s innovative and energetic atmosphere.
School Lab Chair Styles
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Virco 3000 Series
The Virco 3000 has a sturdy one-piece shell molded from colorfast, scratch-resistant, and flameproof Martest 21 plastic. It has an adjustable chrome footrest and a 5-star base with caster wheels.
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Virco Zuma Series
The Virco Zuma has a one-piece molded polypropylene shell. This series has a pneumatic cylinder for height adjustment. It also features an adjustable foot ring and caster wheels.
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Virco Metaphor Series
The contoured, molded plastic one-piece polypropylene shell of this series is durable and sturdy. It has three slots on the backrest for adequate ventilation. It features a pneumatic cylinder for height adjustment. The chair comes with gliders or caster wheel options.
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Virco I.Q. Series
The IQ series has a curved backrest that provides ample lumbar support. This colorful and ergonomic chair has an adjustable height from 19" to 26-1/2". The footring can be adjusted from 8" to 14".
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Virco 9000 Series
It has a rugged injection-molded polyethylene construction. It has a distinctive three-slot backrest design that provides ample ventilation. For easy mobility, the chair uses five 2" diameter, dual-wheel, hooded swivel casters.
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Virco Sage Series
The Sage series is known for its large contoured shell and wide back. It comes in padded and unpadded options. The chair swivels 360° and has adjustable height.
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Virco N2 Series
The N2 series lab stool by Virco has a large molded polypropylene shell with a pneumatic cylinder for adjusting the seat height. The adjustable footrest provides comfort, and the option of caster wheels or gliders helps with mobility.
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Safco Lab & Drafting Stools
The Safco lab stool has a comfortable and generous seat. It has a screw base that swivels 360° and has height and depth adjustment. The chair features easy-to-clean vinyl upholstery for simple maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, there are! Look for chairs with the BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) seal. It indicates that the chair has undergone rigorous testing and meets its strict stability, structural integrity, and weight capacity requirements. Chairs that carry a Greenguard Gold certification produce low chemical emissions. For children's use, look for chairs with CPSIA certification.
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Ergonomics and easy mobility and the key factors. Also, they must be easy to clean. Chairs that have contoured cushioning promote healthy posture and even weight distribution. Adjustable components like seat height, backrests, armrests, and footrests that accommodate diverse user sizes are essential. Mobility via casters and swiveling seats facilitates easy transition between stations.
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Routinely clean all surfaces following the manufacturer's recommended procedures for longevity of school lab chairs. It may involve disinfecting non-porous plastic or leather, vacuuming moisture-resistant mesh upholstery, or polishing wooden components. Periodically inspect moving parts like casters, pneumatic lifts, tilt mechanisms, and swivels. Tighten any loose components with the appropriate tool.
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Demonstrate to the students how to properly adjust the chair's height, backrest angle, armrests, and other components to their specific body dimensions. It helps them get an optimized ergonomic fit. Emphasize that chair movement should be controlled and stable. Prohibit rocking, tilting at angles, or horseplay, as it can lead to tipping or falling.
