Accompanying CAD rendering shows the Custom Consoles MDesk-Technical HA desks in Staffordshire University’s newly completed security facility.

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK – July 15th, 2024 – Custom Consoles reports the completion of control room desks for a newly completed security facility on Staffordshire University’s main campus at Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. The new installation comprises two latest-generation MDesk-Technical HA desks in side-by-side configuration. Equipped for independent use by two operators, the desks include support for a total of five video display screens mounted on Ergotron monitor arms. An equipment frame accommodating an enterprise-grade computer is located behind each desk.

MDesk-Technical HA is a heavy-duty workstation providing the features needed for the security and broadcast markets. A distinguishing feature is a motorised desktop which can be adjusted in height from 66 cm to 125 cm above floor level. This allows individual operators to choose between working while seated or standing and to set the desktop height at their exact preference.

“The university’s security team visited us during The Security Event trade show which was held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from April 30th through May 2nd,” says Neil Reed, Custom Consoles’ Managing Director. “They were aware of the benefits of height adjustability from ergonomic as well as health perspectives and recognised that dual desks would give the operators freedom to select their preferred settings rather than having to compromise on the height of a single desk. The adjustability of the Ergotron monitor support arms is a further advantage as each monitor screen can be repositioned in terms of lateral and vertical viewing angle as well as display height.”

“MDesk-Technical HA conforms to our high standard of engineering and robust construction, ensuring a long working lifetime,” adds Gary Fuller, Sales Manager. “The latest version of M-Desk Technical HA builds on the success of the original and offers additional options such as a desktop power socket and twin fast-charge USB ports which were included in the desks produced for the university. Also available if requested is a desktop induction pad to charge mobile devices. Retained features from the previous version include a massive 400 kg total lifting capacity.”

MDesk-Technical and MDesk-Technical HA are designed to meet ISO 9241 part 5, ISO 11064 parts 3 and 4 as well as EN 527. Desks in both series are constructed from CDF carcasses with Marmoleum or laminate work surfaces. Each base section incorporates two 5U-high 19 inch racking sections behind access panels.

Like standard versions of MDesk-Technical, latest generation versions are available with side panels as well as wider pedestals capable of accommodating PCs or integral key-lockable storage cabinets. Free-standing 19 inch desktop pods can be specified at the time of order or added later. Multiple monitor mounting points are provided along the rear of the work surface. Cables are routed to the desktop cable trays via two energy chains and fed to the work surface through cable ports.

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Staffordshire University (https://www.staffs.ac.uk/) is an award-winning, teaching-intensive and research-inspired university with a focus on work-integrated learning, digital innovation and enterprise engagement. With over 100 years of experience we are successful, confident and ambitious. Our foundational purpose is to provide higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond. Spread across three main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, our future-focused courses and next-level teaching ensure our students can unlock the potential the world needs now to support better futures. This is a key reason why we are ranked second in the UK for high quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023) and why we are in the top 10 of UK universities for career prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023). As a university it is important that we are at the forefront of research, delivering impact across the globe and informing how and what we teach. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our research impact is recognised as “outstanding” or “very considerable”, demonstrating how we continue to push further to create a better tomorrow for our local and global communities.

Custom Consoles (www.customconsoles.co.uk) designs and manufactures project-specific and modular broadcast, process-control and security furniture. Its product range includes motorised and fixed-height desks and equipment housings. The company operates from a UK-based production facility equipped with 3D computer-aided-design facilities and computer-controlled cutting machinery. These resources provide the dual benefits of precise quality control and prompt delivery times. Custom Consoles’ clients include governmental and corporate organisations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.


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