Depending on the panel configurationand panels are either self-supporting or must be supported by their corresponding componentry (desksand etc.) andamp;/or by wall or floor mounted brackets.
Top Cap
The material or part which covers the opening on the top of a panel.
Cantilever
A triangular or andlsquo;Landquot; shaped bracket which supports (by attachment to) one or both ends of a worksurface to a panel. Cantilevers provide more support than do other types of bracketry. Greater support can be achieved with end panels or floor to surface components.
Acoustical Panel
Panelsand which are manufactured in accordance with the sound absorption guidelinesand stipulated by Business andamp; Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.
Panels that offer a Noise Reduction Coefficient(NRC) of at least 0.60 (1.00 providing the most absorption)and are sufficient for sound captivation. All systems furniture manufacturers produce panels with these sound-dampening qualities.
Base Cover
Section of materialand generally made of metaland which covers the open section at the bottom of the panel. The openings purpose is to wire the panel for electrical powerand computer networking cables andamp; telecommunication lines.
Creep
The amount which a run of panels will increase in length due to varying configurations andamp; additional bracketry. Although the increment per station may be negligible (as little as 1/4andquot;)and the collective effect may cause inaccuracies to critical dimensions (wallsand windowsand andamp; aisle ways) within the space where stations are installed.
Filler
Covers the exposed edges of panels due to an Xand Tand or L configuration. Also covers the edge of a panel at the end of a run. In certain installationsand like those of Steelcase 9000and these covers are only for cosmetic purposes since all panels come complete with trim. In other cases not only must they be specified (color andamp; size) for aestheticsand but for structural purposes as welland as in the case of Herman Miller AO1and AO2andAO3.
End Panel / Back Panel
These are unlike the panels used to construct workstations. Commonly thinner than the panels that are for workstation constructionand they are neither acoustical nor tackableand andamp; are only utilized in the support of worksurfaces or to create a freestandamp;ing desk.
Grommets
Holes within the worksurface that allow wiring to pass through to power source (cable management).
Modular Worksurface
In low height panel systems cantilevers andamp; end panels are exactly at worksurface heightand adding dimension to the worksurface length. For various reasons it is sometimes necessary to eliminate these support elements.
When elimination of the support elements occurand these worksurfaces are manufactured with added dimensions in order to match the seams of the panel.
Return
A supplementary work surfaceand added to provide additional working spaceand that when attached to a main worksurface andamp;/or credenza forms an andquot;Landquot; or andquot;Uandquot; configuration.
When used in a andquot;Uandquot; configurationand the surface is supported entirely by the adjacent worksurfaces andamp; is referred to as a bridge.
Transaction Worksurface
Any panel mounted worksurface above the main worksurfaces that allows the user to interact with standamp;ing guests. Commonly utilized in reception areasand these worksurfaces are generally no more than 20andquot; deep andamp; come in a variety of lengths.
Worksurface
Any flat surface which provides a workspace within a workstation. The top of a deskand freestandamp;ing or modularand is considered a worksurface.
Worksurfaces made of laminate come in a variety of shapes andamp; sizesand the most prevalent being rectangular. They can be concave or convexand andquot;Pandquot; shapedand andquot;Landquot; shapedand bulletedand or in a triangular shape for a corner position.
Edge options include squaredand bullnosesand traditional routingand notchedand andamp; even rubberized.
There are now adjustable height worksurfaces that encourage workers to add standamp;ing to their daily routinesand which decreases lower back stress.
Box Drawer
A drawer located in a pedestal (commonly 6andrsquo; high) which provides space to store personal items andamp; stationery.
Credenza (Freestandamp;ing)
Freestandamp;ing piece of furniture developed to provide additional storage. Consists of a narrow worksurface with pedestalsand lateral filesand or double door cabinets underneath.
File Drawer
A drawer located in a pedestal used to store files. It is sometimes necessary to purchase additional bars in order to be able to file both legal andamp; letter size files.
Pedestal
Any storage component used under a worksurface. Pedestals may or may not provide support. It is possible to purchase mobile pedestals as well.
Pencil Drawer
Small drawer located beneath a worksurface or in a pedestal used for storing stationery andamp; small office supplies.
Lateral File (Systems)
Storage component containing two drawers (wider than 24andrsquo;) underneath a worksurface. Lateral files used within the confines of a cubicle should be placed under an auxiliary worksurface. Used in this situation lateral files can be referred to as pedestals.
Lateral Files (Freestandamp;ing)
Storage components containing anywhere from two to as many as eight openings that can be fitted with regular drawersand flip top doorsand andamp; drawers with dividers for specific uses. Sizes range from 25andquot; to 48andquot; wide.
These files are generally located outside the cubicles in rows or banks in order to provide easy access to specific users or groups of individuals.
Overfile
Separate storage cabinet above a Lateral File used to provide a larger area for storage of items other than files. Overfiles can be supported by the lateral file or they can be wall mounted.
Overhead
Panel or wall supported storage cabinet located within a cubicaland above a worksurface.
Open Shelves
Used in the same situation as an overhead where open storage is desired. |
