Quick-Ship Lab Casework

In-stock steel and stainless steel lab casework ready to ship in days — not the 8–16 weeks you’ll wait from most manufacturers. Labs USA maintains inventory specifically for labs that can’t wait.

Why Quick-Ship Casework Matters

Standard lab casework orders typically take 8–16 weeks from order to delivery. Custom wood or phenolic casework can take even longer. When you’re working against a renovation deadline, opening a new lab, or replacing damaged units, those lead times don’t work.

Labs USA’s quick-ship casework program keeps popular configurations in stock and ready to ship within 5–10 business days. This includes base cabinets, wall cabinets, tall storage cabinets, and sink bases in standard sizes — the configurations that cover 80% of lab casework needs.

Available Quick-Ship Casework

Painted Steel Casework

Our most popular quick-ship option. Powder-coated steel casework meets SEFA 8 standards for durability, chemical resistance, and structural integrity. Available in multiple standard colors.

• Base cabinets: 18″, 24″, 30″, 36″, 48″ widths
• Wall cabinets: 24″, 30″, 36″, 48″ widths
• Tall storage cabinets: 24″ and 36″ widths
• Sink base cabinets: 36″ and 48″ widths
• Filler panels, end panels, and trim kits

Stainless Steel Casework

Ideal for cleanrooms, bacteriology labs, and environments requiring frequent decontamination. In-stock stainless steel units ship in the same timeframe as painted steel.

• Base cabinets and sink bases in standard sizes
• Wall-mounted stainless cabinets
• Stainless work surfaces and countertops
• Adjustable shelving inserts

Work Surfaces

Quick-ship countertops in chemical-resistant epoxy resin, phenolic, and stainless steel. Available in standard lengths and depths with cutouts for sinks and utility connections available to order.

Quick-Ship vs. Custom Casework

	Quick-Ship	Custom Order
Lead Time	5–10 business days	8–16 weeks
Materials	Painted steel, stainless steel	Steel, stainless, wood, phenolic
Sizes	Standard widths and heights	Any dimension
Colors	Select standard colors	Full color range
Best For	Urgent renovations, replacements, new lab builds on deadline	Unique configurations, specific material requirements, large projects with flexible timelines

Who Buys Quick-Ship Casework

• Facility managers replacing damaged or worn casework without shutting down the lab for months
• Contractors and architects on tight construction timelines who need furniture before the general contractor finishes
• Lab directors opening new labs or expanding existing ones under grant deadlines
• Procurement teams spending end-of-fiscal-year budgets that expire before custom orders would arrive
• Emergency renovations after floods, fires, or equipment failures

Frequently Asked Questions

Does quick-ship casework meet SEFA 8 standards?

Yes. All Labs USA steel casework — quick-ship and custom — is SEFA 8 compliant, meeting the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association’s standards for construction, performance, and finish durability.

Can I mix quick-ship and custom casework in the same project?

Absolutely. Many lab projects use quick-ship base and wall cabinets for the majority of the layout, then add custom pieces for corner units, specialized storage, or non-standard configurations. We’ll design the layout to blend both seamlessly.

What if my size isn’t in stock?

If your required configuration isn’t in our quick-ship inventory, we’ll quote both the quick-ship closest match and the custom-order exact match so you can decide based on timeline and budget.

Related Resources

• Quick-Ship & In-Stock Lab Furniture (All Categories)
• Full Lab Casework Catalog
• Free Lab Design Service
• Lab Workstations & Tables