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NPS SLT3 · Steel science tables
A practical foundation for hands-on science
Build a classroom or laboratory work area around a black steel frame, a surface matched to the task and manually adjustable legs. Choose the footprint your room needs without treating every laboratory surface as interchangeable.
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Manufacturer-backed confidence
Explore NPS warranty coverage, independent test results, emissions documentation and safe-use guidance before you choose.
10-year warrantyManufacturer defect coverage. Terms and exclusions apply.Warranty & support →
Strength & stabilitySelected ANSI/BIFMA tests on SLT3/SLT7 steel-table specimens.Read series test report ↗
Low-emissions coverageScience Tables included in NPS’s MAS certification.View MAS certificate ↗
Safe setup & useManufacturer handling, inspection and use guidance.Read safety sheet ↗
ANSI/BIFMA results apply to the tested SLT3/SLT7 specimens, not every configuration individually. MAS covers the Science Tables category (certificate: July 2026–July 2027). PDF links open the complete documents in a new tab.
Manufacturer-listed lead time: 7 days
Not a delivery guarantee. Availability, dispatch and freight timing are confirmed with your quote.
Steel where the work happens
A 16-gauge steel apron/channel frame and 14-gauge steel legs give this series its structure. Welded 12-gauge top plates and 11-gauge support brackets connect the legs to the tabletop assembly. Each leg uses a dual-side connection: a hanger bolt with a nylon-insert lock nut, plus four screws through its plate.
This is the steel-frame SLT3 family. It does not use wood legs, rubber leg boots or wood book compartments.
Three surfaces. Different jobs.
HPL for general classroom work
A 1.2-inch top combines a black HPL surface, industrial-grade particleboard core and vinyl T-mold edge. A practical choice for everyday instruction, but not for chemical exposure or hot apparatus.
Chem-Res for basic science
A 1-inch top pairs a black chemical-resistant surface with a particleboard core and squared 3mm PVC edge banding. Intended for basic work with low-level chemicals. It is not heat-resistant or resistant to every harsh chemical.
Phenolic for more demanding work
A 0.75-inch solid phenolic resin top has beveled edges. The manufacturer recommends phenolic for high-school and clinical laboratory applications, including harsher chemicals and dry ice. Confirm compatibility with your procedures; extreme heat is not a safe assumption.
Set the height. Secure the legs.
Telescoping legs adjust manually in 1-inch hole increments. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to remove and refasten the safety screws, and set all four legs consistently. This is not a tool-free, crank-operated or electric sit-stand system.
Select the leg position for your work surface and keep all four legs at matching settings. Leveling glides help accommodate the floor; they are not a substitute for resetting the legs.
Standard glides, clear inclusions
Leveling glides are standard. The manufacturer lists a 500 lb capacity on glides and 300 lb with optional casters. CAST-3 casters are an optional accessory, not included with this configuration.
Your base table includes the tabletop/frame, four steel legs and assembly hardware. Seating, laboratory equipment and accessories shown in lifestyle photography are not included.
Space for a wider work area
The 42 × 60 inch configuration is offered with the Chem-Res surface only and includes corner gussets under the manufacturer’s wider-than-30-inch rule. The other six footprints are available with all three surfaces, for 19 configurations in total.
Steel table specifications
| Footprints, width × length | 24 × 48, 24 × 54, 24 × 60, 24 × 72, 30 × 60 and 30 × 72 inches: HPL, Chem-Res or phenolic. 42 × 60 inches: Chem-Res only. |
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| Frame and legs | Black 16-gauge steel apron/channel frame; 14-gauge steel legs; 11-gauge support brackets and welded 12-gauge leg top plates. |
| Connections | Hanger bolt and nylon-insert lock nut at the corner bracket, plus four screws through each leg plate. Wider-than-30-inch models include corner gussets. |
| HPL top | 1.2-inch top with black HPL surface, industrial-grade particleboard core and vinyl T-mold edge. Not chemical- or heat-resistant. |
| Chem-Res top | 1-inch top with black chemical-resistant surface, industrial-grade particleboard core and squared 3mm PVC edge banding. Not heat-resistant. |
| Phenolic top | 0.75-inch solid phenolic resin top with beveled edges. Not intended for extreme high temperatures. |
| Adjustment | Manual telescoping legs, 1-inch hole increments, secured with safety screws. Standard leveling glides. |
| Height adjustment | Manual telescoping legs with safety screws. Set all four legs consistently and use the leveling glides for floor leveling. |
| Manufacturer capacity | 500 lb on standard glides; 300 lb with optional casters. Casters not included. |
| Assembly and inclusions | Assembly required. Tabletop/frame, four legs, standard glides and assembly hardware included. Seating, equipment and optional accessories excluded. |
| Manufacturer lead time | Currently listed as 7 Days for these configurations. Confirm at quote; not a shipping or delivery guarantee. |
Manufacturer documents
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the height adjusted?
This is a manual telescoping-leg table, not a crank or electric desk. Adjust in 1-inch hole increments and refasten the safety screws as directed. Keep all legs at the same setting and follow the complete assembly instructions.
How should I plan the working height?
Measure the work area, underside clearance and user space before selecting a configuration. The legs adjust manually in 1-inch hole increments. Set all four legs consistently and follow the complete assembly instructions.
Which surface should I choose?
HPL suits general classroom work and is not chemical- or heat-resistant. Chem-Res is intended for basic science work with low-level chemicals and is not heat-resistant. Phenolic is the manufacturer’s recommendation for more demanding laboratory applications, but it is not resistant to every chemical or extreme temperature. Check the specific substances and procedures before ordering.
Are all sizes available with all three surfaces?
The six standard footprints are 24 × 48, 24 × 54, 24 × 60, 24 × 72, 30 × 60 and 30 × 72 inches, each offered in HPL, Chem-Res and phenolic. The wider 42 × 60 inch footprint is Chem-Res only. This listing includes 19 configurations, all with a black steel frame and manually adjustable legs.
What comes with the table?
The base table includes its tabletop/frame, four steel legs, standard leveling glides and assembly hardware. The assembly list identifies 16 screws and four nylon-insert nuts. Seating, laboratory equipment, casters and optional power accessories are not included.
What load can it support?
The manufacturer lists a 500 lb capacity with standard glides and 300 lb with optional casters. Follow the safety instructions and distribute loads appropriately. These are capacity ratings, not product weights or shipping weights. Optional CAST-3 casters are not included in this listing.
Does the adjustable height make every configuration ADA compliant?
No universal accessibility claim is made here. A manufacturer height-range statement alone does not establish knee clearance, reach, room layout or suitability for a particular user. Confirm the selected SKU’s finished height, clearance and project requirements before specifying.
What does the seven-day lead time mean?
The manufacturer lists a seven-day lead time, not a guaranteed dispatch, transit or arrival date. Confirm current availability, freight and delivery requirements when requesting a quote.
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