Q. How much room do I need for a functional lab?
A. Nevin's planning department, as a rule-of-thumb, has learned that a full-service laboratory requires approximately 75 square feet per technician. This does not include offices, lavatories, storage areas, conference rooms, or lunch-rooms, which must be added to your space requirement. When planning your laboratory, allow enough space for additional technicians as demand for your services increases.
Q. How much power do I need?
A. Most labs underestimate the amount of electrical power needed.
We suggest making an "electrical energy audit" by taking an inventory of all the electrical equipment used in the laboratory and listing the voltage and amperage needed for each piece of electrical equipment. Be sure to include the energy required for heating, cooling, and lighting. Electrically operated equipment should have a label indicating power requirements, usually near the power cord. Because so much of the equipment used in the laboratory generates heat, be sure your HVAC supplier appreciates the challenge of keeping the environment comfortable.
Q. Does Nevin export?
A. Yes. All electrically operated equipment from Nevin may be
ordered for the power requirements of a specific country. Plugs and electric receptacles will also match local standards.
Q. Does Nevin install laboratory furniture?
A. Yes. We will be pleased to quote the installation of your laboratory furniture as a separate line item on your quotation. The cost of installation by factory personnel is based upon travel costs and the time that will be required to complete the job.
Q. What is the expected service life of Nevin cabinets?
A. With reasonable care and good house-keeping, Nevin cabinetry will have a service life of 25-30 years. It is not unusual to find cabinets and work-stations in daily service after 40 years.
Q. What is"powder coating"?
A. Nevin does not use liquid paint for finishing steel workstations or cabinets. The paint is delivered by the supplier as a dry powder packed in a carton with a sealed plastic bag. The powder is "fluidized" by a vibrating platform and sprayed on the steel being finished with an electrostatic applicator. Electrostatic energy holds the powder to the steel until it cures in a high-heat oven. The resulting finish is hard, scratch and
chip-resistant, durable, and attractive.
A choice of 8 colors is offered.
Q. What is Nevin’s warranty?
A. Products manufactured by Nevin Labs have a 1-year limited warranty against defects in material
or workmanship. During the warranty period, Nevin will repair or replace parts or products, which prove to be defective in material or workmanship. Nevin is not liable for damage or defects caused by abuse, misuse, negligence, alteration, or modifications to products, and workmanship by others.
Q. How long does it take to
get a plan?
A. On average, approximately 2-3 weeks. The time may vary depending on the complexity of the project, the completeness of the information received, and the workload in the Planning Department. You will find our Planning Guide helpful in providing us with the information we need to give you a functional plan. If you are working with an architect, he/she may send us an AutoCAD file, which will reduce the planning time.
Q. Is there a charge
for a plan?
A. No. Nevin does not charge for this valuable service.
Q. Does Nevin prepare shop drawings for electrical and mechanical contractors?
A. Yes. These drawings can be provided without charge after you approve the plan and an order is placed.
Q. What is the best top to use?
A. Nevin offers countertops constructed of Corian®, Colorlith®, stainless steel, epoxy resin, and post-formed high-pressure plastic laminate. There is no single material best suited for all departments. Corian® is the material of first choice for workstations; Colorlith® is recommended in departments that require high heat resistance; stainless steel is preferred in wet departments.
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