PETec Workbenches & Work Tables

Height-Adjustable Workbench and Work Table: PETec Systems up to 12 t

Five table ranges · no hydraulics · advice and delivery throughout Switzerland

Why a height-adjustable workbench?

A classic workbench has a fixed height that rarely fits exactly: tall people work bent over, shorter people with raised shoulders. A height-adjustable work table, by contrast, adapts to the person and the task. Precision work with high visual demands calls for a higher surface, work requiring force for a lower one. As a standards-based guideline under DIN EN ISO 14738, a range of around 95–115 cm applies to standing work, depending on the task. Our guide Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace shows which SUVA guideline values apply to lifting and carrying.

PETec height-adjustable workbenches and work tables are made to measure in Germany and adjusted by a patented spindle-chain drive: no hydraulic oil, self-locking and infinitely variable under full load. Looking for a table specifically for assembly, testing or welding? You will find the assembly and welding table variants on our page Height-adjustable assembly tables for industry. If you need to lift pallets and heavy loads rather than work on parts, a lifting table is the right solution.


The PETec ranges at a glance


From the compact workshop table to the heavy-duty workbench: five ranges, configured to measure.

PETec Basic, sturdy height-adjustable work table with tool wall

PETec, Made in Germany

PETec Basic

Compact table system with two height-adjustable legs, the versatile workbench for workshops, packing stations or test stations. Adjustable electrically (230 V), by battery, hand crank or cordless screwdriver.

up to 750 kg 2 legs
Load capacityup to 750 kg
Table legs2, height-adjustable
DriveElectric, battery, crank or cordless screwdriver
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PETec Advanced, industrial-grade height-adjustable workbench with cordless screwdriver adjustment

PETec, Made in Germany

PETec Advanced

Sturdy table system with four height-adjustable legs and synchronous adjustment, the workbench for medium to heavy loads. Optionally with drawers or castors.

up to 12 t 4 legs, synchronous
Load capacityup to 12 t
Table legs4, synchronous adjustment
DriveElectric (230/400 V) or mechanical
Configure & enquire
PETec Professional, swivelling and height-adjustable work table for heavy workpieces

PETec, Made in Germany

PETec Professional

Work table with a 360° swivelling, impact-resistant top for all-round machining of workpieces, also used as an assembly or welding table.

up to 1,500 kg 360° swivelling
Load capacityup to 1,500 kg (electric version)
Table top360° swivelling, impact-resistant
DriveElectric (230 V) or cordless screwdriver
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PETec Ecoline, height-adjustable workbench with castors and wooden top

PETec, Made in Germany

PETec Ecoline

The economical workbench for workshops and small businesses: compact, manoeuvrable, with wooden top and castors. Optionally with vice.

Compact & manoeuvrable Mobile, wooden top
Load capacityAccording to configuration
DesignCompact, highly manoeuvrable
DriveInfinitely variable, cordless screwdriver
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PETec Mono: for compact single workstations there are special solutions with just one table leg, designed for up to 300 kg. The Mono range is configured for each project, so please get in touch.

The five ranges compared


Feature Basic Advanced Professional Mono Ecoline
Load capacityup to 750 kgup to 12 tup to 1,500 kgup to 300 kgaccording to configuration
Design2 table legs4 table legs, synchronous360° swivelling top1 table legcompact, manoeuvrable
DriveElectric / battery / crank / cordless screwdriverElectric / mechanicalElectric / cordless screwdriverproject-specificCordless screwdriver
Typical useWorkbench, packing and test stationHeavy-duty workbench, assemblyAll-round machining, assembly, weldingcompact single workstationsWorkshop, small business

Choosing a workbench or work table: five criteria

  • Load capacity: what counts is the sum of workpiece, fixture and tools, plus a reserve for load peaks when setting parts down. Up to 750 kg the Basic is often sufficient; heavier loads are carried by the Advanced with up to 12 t.
  • Working height: if several people or shifts work at the same table, the height is simply readjusted instead of forcing a compromise. The guideline for standing work is around 95–115 cm.
  • Stability: two table legs (Basic) are enough for many workbenches, four synchronously adjusted legs (Advanced) suit heavy and large loads, one leg (Mono) suits compact special workstations.
  • Table top: smooth surface for assembly and testing, wooden top on the Ecoline, 360° swivelling top on the Professional or Siegmund perforated plate with 16 mm system for welding and clamping work (see welding tables).
  • Mobility: castors are optional and standard on the Ecoline. PETec tables can also be moved when loaded, see our guide Lift Table Trolley or Mobile Lift Table?.

A detailed guide to working height, load capacity and drive is provided in Height-Adjustable Assembly Tables for Industry.


PETec Technology

Drive types: electric, battery or mechanical

Every PETec range can be matched to the way you work. If the height changes often, for example in shift work or with changing orders, electric adjustment via 230 or 400 volts or by battery makes sense. For occasional adjustment, the mechanical variants with cordless screwdriver, hand crank or notched adjustment are sufficient.

In all cases the patented spindle-chain drive works without hydraulics: no hydraulic oil, no risk of leaks, no complex maintenance of a hydraulic system. The drive is self-locking, so the table stays safely in any position.

  • No hydraulic oil, no risk of leaks
  • Self-locking, stays safe in any position
  • Infinitely variable adjustment under full load
PETec mechanically height-adjustable work table for industry and trade

Applications

  • Workshop and trade: Ecoline and Basic as height-adjustable workbenches for repairs, pre-assembly and small batches.
  • Assembly and testing: ergonomic workstations where assemblies are mounted and tested at the ideal height.
  • Maintenance and production cells: workpieces are processed on the table and rolled to the next station together with the table.
  • Laboratory, pharma and cleanroom: without hydraulic oil and risk of leaks, also suitable where cleanliness is mandatory.
  • Packing station: Tirugo does not carry dedicated packing tables, but a PETec table can be used as a height-adjustable packing table.
  • Welding: for welding and clamping work there are height-adjustable welding tables with Siegmund plate up to 5,000 kg, see models.

Buying a workbench from Tirugo: your advantages

Advice and delivery throughout Switzerland

Personal advice, configuration, quotation and delivery throughout Switzerland, in German, English and French.

Short delivery times

For selected PETec models, delivery time starts from 7 days.

Test model on request

Our demonstration models are currently on trial at customer sites. We will gladly check whether we can provide a suitable model for you to test.

Frequently asked questions about height-adjustable workbenches

What is the difference between a workbench and a height-adjustable work table?

A classic workbench has a fixed working height. A height-adjustable workbench or work table adapts its height to the person and the task, with PETec infinitely variable and even under full load. This lets different people and shifts work at the same table in an ergonomic posture.

What load capacity does a PETec height-adjustable workbench have?

That depends on the range: the PETec Basic carries up to 750 kg, the Professional up to 1,500 kg in the electric version and the Advanced with four synchronous legs up to 12 t. Special solutions with one table leg (Mono) are designed for up to 300 kg; for the Ecoline, the load capacity depends on the configuration.

Electric or manual: which drive is right?

Electric adjustment via 230 or 400 volts or by battery pays off if the height is changed often. For occasional adjustment, mechanical variants with cordless screwdriver, hand crank or notched adjustment are sufficient. In all cases the PETec spindle-chain drive works without hydraulics and is self-locking.

Where can I buy a height-adjustable workbench in Switzerland?

Tirugo GmbH is the authorised PETec distributor for the whole of Switzerland and handles advice, configuration, quotation and delivery. For selected models, delivery time starts from 7 days. We will gladly check whether we can provide a suitable model for you to test.


Configure your height-adjustable workbench?

We will advise you personally and put together the right PETec range, table top and drive type for your application.

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