| Re-deployable |
- Yes, engineered to be decommissioned, moved and recommissioned in a new location without damage
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- No, not intended for redeployment. Purpose built to fit in specific building location. Process of decommissioning typically results in product damage.
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| Integration of equipment |
- Engineered to support all A-dec equipment product integration
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- Equipment integration is typically an afterthought requiring field modifications post installation
- Carries high risk of cabinet damage
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| Warranty |
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- Typically 30, 60 or 90 days if at all
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| Product completeness |
- Faucets, sinks, strainers provided
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- Typically additional expense items
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| Electrical provisions |
- Yes — built in
- Hospital grade receptacles, GFCI, tamper resistant
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- Typically not provided by cabinetmaker
- Outsourced to electrician after install
- Typically residential grade unless specified by customer for additional cost
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| Utility templates |
- Full sized templates for all models showing optimal utility locations
- Scaled down templates with dimensions
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- Typically templates are not provided in advance. While cabinetmakers and contractors may have dental equipment expertise, most will not have an in-depth understanding of dental utility requirements and rely on the dealer technicians to work around their furniture after the installation.
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| Countertops |
- Mechanically fastened in place (removable)
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- Most often glued in place (non-removable without damage)
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| Door hardware |
- Powder-coated handle
- Manufactured by A-dec
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- Powder-coated knob
- Manufactured by A-dec
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- Off-the-shelf handles and knobs
- Future availability questionable
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| Cabinet subbase |
- Removable powder-coated steel covers
- Independent leveling feet
- Integrated seismic anchoring system
- Mounting hardware provided for wood and concrete floor anchoring
- Unparalleled utility access from top and sides
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- Integrated levelling feet
- Integrated seismic anchoring system
- Mounting hardware provided for wood and concrete floor anchoring
- Powder coated steel box riveted together
- Top down utility access
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- Typically plywood or particleboard box pedestal
- Levelled by scribing to floor or shimming
- Susceptible to moisture damage
- Brittle surface, susceptible to impact damage, particularly on corners
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| Outerheads (external) |
- Industrial grade particleboard (45+ lb./20+ kg)
- Anodized aluminum doors and trim strips
- 2 mm color- and pattern-matched edgebanding
- High-pressure decorative laminate
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- Industrial grade particleboard (45+ lb./20+ kg)
- Postformed laminate to round corners
- 3 mm color- and pattern-matched edgebanding
- High-pressure decorative laminate
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- Various grades of residential and commercial particleboards, medium density fiberboards and plywoods
- High-pressure decorative laminate
- Rigid thermal foil (vinyl wrapped MDF)
- Laminated edges
- Thermally-fused melamine
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