Workstations & line-side equipment
Industrial workstations, lean racks and material trolleys
The small equipment that decides how fast operators work: ergonomic workstations, lean pipe-and-joint racks, ESD benches, flow racks and kitting trolleys — designed for your process and built to change when the process changes.
At a glance
- Products
- Workstations, flow racks, trolleys, tool boards
- Systems
- Pipe-and-joint, aluminium profile, MS fabricated
- Features
- ESD, lighting, tool balancers, bins, pick-to-light
- Timeline
- Indicative 2–6 weeks
- Design basis
- Operator task, reach zones, part presentation
Overview
Equipment designed around the operator's task
Operators lose minutes every hour reaching, bending, searching and walking for parts. Across a line and a year, that is lost capacity — and a source of fatigue and errors.
We design workstations and line-side equipment from the task: what the operator does, which parts and tools they need, where those should sit within easy reach, and how material is replenished without interrupting work. Height, reach zones, lighting and part presentation are set deliberately.
Modular systems such as pipe-and-joint and aluminium profile let you re-configure equipment when products or processes change, instead of scrapping it.
What we build
Line-side equipment we design and build
Ergonomic assembly workstations
Benches at the right height with bins, tool balancers, lighting and parts within reach.
ESD workstations
ESD-safe benches with grounding for electronics and EV component assembly.
Lean pipe-and-joint racks
Modular flow racks, shelves and structures that can be re-configured.
Aluminium profile systems
Profile-based benches, guards, frames and carts for clean, precise assembly areas.
Carton & bin flow racks
Gravity FIFO racks for line-side supply, replenished from the rear.
Kitting & material trolleys
Product-specific trolleys and kitting carts for milk-run supply and sequenced parts.
Tool & shadow boards
Visual tool storage for 5S and quick tool checks.
Pick-to-light & visual aids
Pick-to-light, HMI work instructions and andon at the station.
Inspection tables
Inspection benches with lighting, gauges and fixtures for final checks.
Technical
Workstations, Racks & Trolleys — applications, specifications and deliverables
The same three-part technical structure on every solution page, so engineering and procurement can compare scopes without reading marketing copy.
Applications
What it is applied to
- Automotive and EV component assembly lines
- Electronics and panel assembly
- Line-side supply and kitting
- Inspection and packing areas
- Tool rooms and maintenance areas
- Stores picking areas
Not listed? Describe the operation — most scopes we quote are variations on these.
Typical specifications
What we engineer to
- Workstation type
- Assembly, inspection, rework, packing, ESD-safe
- Frame
- Aluminium profile or MS fabricated; ESD variants where required
- Ergonomics
- Working height, reach zones and seating set to the task and operator
- ESD
- Surface resistance, earthing points and wrist-strap provision where specified
- Services
- Power, air, lighting, tool balancers, torque tool mounting
- Presentation
- Bin rails, flow racks, shadow boards, kit trays
- Poka-yoke
- Pick-to-light, part-presence sensing, torque confirm where needed
- Trolleys
- Kitting, tugger, part-specific carriers; castor and brake selection
- Load
- Rated for the actual kit or part weight with a stated safety factor
- Finish
- Powder coat, anodised profile or ESD laminate
Indicative ranges. Final specifications are fixed against your part and volume at design freeze.
Engineering deliverables
Documents you receive
- Workstation GA drawings with ergonomic dimensions
- 3D model of station with part and kit presentation
- Bill of materials with profile, bin and accessory schedule
- Electrical and air service layout at the station
- ESD earthing scheme and verification record where applicable
- Trolley and carrier drawings with load rating
- Standard work sheet and shadow-board layout
- Spares list for castors, bins and wear items
Programs and drawings are handed over, so your team is never dependent on us for a change.
Engineering scope
How each element is engineered
The design decisions behind the specification above.
| Structure | Pipe-and-joint, aluminium profile or MS fabricated — selected on load and flexibility |
|---|---|
| Ergonomics | Working height, reach zones and lighting set to the task |
| Accessories | Bins, tool balancers, LED lights, power and air points, monitors |
| ESD | ESD tops, grounding points and wrist-strap connections where required |
| Mobility | Castors with brakes; tow hitches for milk-run trains |
| Customisation | Sized to your parts, bins and process |
Handover
What you receive
Every workstation project closes with a documented handover — not just a machine on the floor.
- Station and trolley design drawings
- Built and assembled equipment
- Installation at the line
- Load and usage labels
- Spare-accessories list
Execution
How we execute workstation and trolley projects
One project manager, stage gates you sign off, and no hand-offs between vendors.
Observe
Operator task, parts, tools and replenishment observed on the floor.
→ Task analysis
Design
Station and trolley design with reach zones and part presentation.
→ Design approval
Sample
First unit built for trial with operators where useful.
→ Trial feedback
Build
Batch manufacturing and assembly.
→ Ready for delivery
Install
Placement at the line, adjustments and labelling.
→ Installed
Improve
Changes after ramp-up as the process settles.
→ Final version
Applications
Where it is used
- Automotive and EV component assembly lines
- Electronics and panel assembly
- Line-side supply and kitting
- Inspection and packing areas
- Tool rooms and maintenance areas
- Stores picking areas
Industries we serve
Why Mecwerx
Why manufacturers choose us for this
Designed from the task
Every station is designed from what the operator does, not a catalogue size.
Modular and re-configurable
Pipe-and-joint and profile systems adapt when your process changes.
Part of the line design
Workstations are designed with line balance and material flow in mind.
Fast turnaround
Short lead times for standard systems, with trial samples where needed.
Quotation checklist
What we need for an accurate workstation quote
Send what you have. Missing details are fine — we will fill the gaps during the technical discussion.
- Photos or a sketch of the current station
- Parts and bins used at the station
- Tools and equipment needed
- Quantity of stations or trolleys
- ESD or cleanliness requirements
- Floor and aisle constraints
Products
Workstations, Racks & Trolleys we build
Standard and custom-built products delivered under this solution line.
FAQ
Workstations, Racks & Trolleys: common questions
What is a pipe-and-joint system?
A modular system of coated steel pipes and metal joints used to build racks, workstations and trolleys. It can be re-configured as your process changes, which makes it popular for lean line-side equipment.
Can you make ESD-safe workstations?
Yes. We supply ESD-safe tops, grounding points and accessories for electronics, EV and sensitive component assembly.
Do you make custom kitting trolleys?
Yes. Trolleys are designed for your specific parts, with protective nests and labelled positions so kits are complete and parts are not damaged.
Is there a minimum order?
We take on single stations for trial as well as complete lines. For repeat items we recommend a trial unit first.
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Learn moreStart a project
Hand over your production challenge.
Tell us what the line has to produce, where, and by when. We will come back with a scoped approach, a realistic timeline and the questions that matter — usually after a site visit or a drawing review.
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