Nine cast epoxy resin profiles, supplied factory fitted to Simmons worksurfaces or in loose lengths for fitment to other materials. The profiles are referenced E1 to E6; the previous No. reference is shown beside each.
A number of edging profiles can be supplied, either factory fitted to Simmons epoxy resin worksurfaces or in loose lengths for fitment to other materials. Loose edgings can be supplied pre-cut and mitred at an additional cost. Epoxy resin grout is recommended for fitting all edgings.
Every profile is cast in the same epoxy resin as the worksurfaces, in all five standard colours, so an edged bench is one material throughout. Fitting notes for edgings and upstands are on the installation page.
All profiles, dimensioned drawings (PDF) →
Containment edgings for the front and other seen edges of a worksurface. Fitted to a worksurface they give a raised containment edge, sometimes called a marine edge, so spills stay on the bench.
Simmons' standard containment edging for front edges and other seen edges. This edging provides a 10 mm dishing and a semi-gloss finish to the outside face.
A deep front edging with a 7 mm dishing, based on the DIN standard for laboratory worksurface containment edges. The 37 mm depth can be reduced to accommodate other worksurface thicknesses.
Low edgings for the back of a worksurface, against a wall or around a fume cupboard base, each designed to pair with a front edging.
A 15 mm high edging, often used in the fabrication of fume cupboard bases.
A 10 mm high edging for use against walls or around fume cupboard bases. Designed for use in conjunction with the E1 front edging.
A 7 mm high edging used against walls or around fume cupboard bases. Designed for use in conjunction with the E1G front edging.
Wider rear edgings that give a level shelf behind the bench, through which services can be mounted.
A 15 mm high edging available in widths up to 165 mm.
A 10 mm high edging available in widths up to 110 mm.
Upstands finish the worksurface against the wall, and are usually used against walls.
With a total height of 40 mm and a 15 mm bevelled section, this upstand is usually used against walls.
Supplied loose with epoxy adhesive for fitment on site. Plain upstand is usually used against walls and is available at any required height, commonly 50 mm or 100 mm.
Drawings are Simmons' own sections, in millimetres; dimensions are nominal, as with all cast components. Click a drawing to open it at full size, or download all nine on one sheet.
| Tensile strength at break | 55 N/mm² |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus | 8,753 N/mm² |
| Elongation at break | 1% |
| Flexural strength | 86.4 N/mm² |
| Flexural modulus | 9,473 N/mm² |
| Compressive strength | 149 N/mm² |
Mean of five specimens. Tensile to ISO 527-2:2012 and flexural to ISO 178:2019, both UKAS-accredited; compression to ISO 604:2003. Impact Solutions, Livingston, report IMP07237-LR, 30 March 2026.
| Flame Spread Index | 10 · UL 723 |
|---|---|
| Smoke Developed Index | 350 · UL 723 |
| Surface-burning classification | Class A |
| Time to ignition | 198 seconds |
| Radioactive decontamination | 5598 · "Excellent" · BS 4247 Part 1 |
Surface burning tested to UL 723 at UL, Northbrook, Illinois, 15 September 2025, on 15 mm black material. Decontamination tested by IRAS to BS 4247 Part 1 Test A, certificate 227, 1992. Not for use with dry ice or liquid nitrogen.
24-hour spot test to SEFA 3-2020, 49 reagents, by SGS INTRON in March 2026: no detectable effect from 16 reagents, only a slight change in colour or gloss from 24 more, a clearly discernible change from eight, and one level 3 result, 96% sulphuric acid. The standard allows four level 3 results, so the material conforms. All 49 results.
The full test reports are available on request.
Every colour is cast with the same semi-gloss finish. Other colours are available to special order, and small material samples are free.
Colours shown are a guide only and cannot be guaranteed to match supplied components.
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