Need a custom-built workbench? Looking for additional storage in your work shop, but finding it hard to locate storage units that actually fit in your uniquely designed space? The solution is Connect-a-Tube®. This system consists of steel pipes coated in ABS plastic that connect easily to each other with fixings and brackets. The pipe and joint system is customisable, making it easy for you to design what you want- and what fits your particular needs.
Need a custom-built workbench? Looking for additional storage in your work shop, but finding it hard to locate storage units that actually fit in your uniquely designed space? The solution is Connect-a-Tube®. This system consists of steel pipes coated in ABS plastic that connect easily to each other with fixings and brackets. The pipe and joint system is customisable, making it easy for you to design what you want- and what fits your particular needs.
One of the best parts about using this system is that there are a variety of part options you can fit together to make whatever you want. Choose from flowtubes, brackets, gravity-fed roller tracks, casters, supports and fasteners like nuts and bolts to build the customised unit of your choice. If you change your mind later on, take the unit apart and reuse the parts for something new.
Wondering what types of lean manufacturing solutions you can design with the Connect-a-tube tube and bracket system? Here are just a few space-saving and fun options to choose from.
Build your own workbench
If you have limited space in your workshop or garage, a pre-built, off-the-shelf workbench might not be the best option for you. Luckily, this tube and bracket system lets you create your own. The steel pipes will allow you to create a bench that’s sturdy and will support the weight of your tools and materials. Easily connect flowtubes and tubes together with corner supports as well. Non-slip adjustable feet will ensure the workbench stays in place during use and lets you adjust the height of the bench easily.
When you customise your own workbench, you can create as many levels and storage areas as you want as well. Create a workstation area at the height you need for your needs and shelving units below or above the area for storing all of your tools.
Create a stage
Have an event coming up? Why purchase a pre-built stage or platform for your speakers or groups to stand on that might not fit the area correctly or give them the space necessary to perform during the event? A tube and bracket system lets you create your own and have more of a say in the length, width, depth and height of the platform or stage.
The steel flowtubes and piping provide plenty of support to not only keep the stage stable, but also support the weight of those who will be standing on it. One of the best parts about it, however, is the fact that the flowtubes can be assembled right there in the space it will be needed. This means you don’t have to worry about hiring extra help to manoeuvre a large platform into the area where the event takes place. When you’re done, simply disassemble the stage for easy transport.
Storage
Connect-a-Tube systems are beneficial to both residential and commercial individuals and can be used to create space-saving storage systems and warehouse racking. With the addition of caster wheels, you can also create mobile storage systems that easily roll from one area to another as you need them.
Lean Packing Stations
Have a business that requires you to pack items into boxes prior to shipping? Use the tube and bracket system to create an ideal solution that makes it easy for you to do this quickly and efficiently. With enough of the tubes, fasteners and bracket, you can create a storage area on one side of the picking and lean packing station for empty boxes and another on the other side for storing filled boxes prior to shipping.
In the middle of the station, overhead shelving lets you store the items you need to pack. A workstation area lets you pack the boxes and apply the shipping labels. Have a few extra hands? After you’re done packing, use the pipe and tubing system, along with a flanged gravity-fed roller track, to send boxes down to your partner, where they can be picked up and placed on the storage shelves.
Bespoke Carts and Trolleys
How many times have you promised yourself that you’d never pick up and carry a heavy box or material again? How many times have you broken that promise? Getting things from one place to another can be difficult sometimes, and the solution isn’t always to just lift with your legs.
That’s where the tube and bracket system comes in. By building your own bespoke carts and trolleys, you can avoid back-breaking injuries that could hurt your productivity, especially in the workplace. The system also lets you create trolleys that fit your needs. This means you can create them as wide and tall as you want. They can also feature as many shelves for carrying materials as you want.
The best part of these trolleys and carts are the castors attached to them. With the right casters, you can transport your materials, tools and equipment from one place to another easily. The caster allow you to roll the cart with very little effort.
Benefits of the Tube and Bracket System
The Connect-a-Tube system is a versatile product that can be used for a number of things in your home workshop and for business. Some of the biggest benefits are:
Are you looking for lean storage racking, an event stage or a rolling bespoke trolley? With this tube and bracket system, flowtubes, some castor wheels and a bit of imagination, you can build the space-saving lean manufacturing solution you really need.