You don’t pick an overbed table board just because it looks nice. Nurses pull it close dozens of times a day. Patients eat, sign forms, park a phone, maybe a laptop. If the surface fights you, everyone loses time. Below, I’ll keep it practical, plain-English, and focused on ABS and Wood/HPL board options that fit right into your HOSPITAL BED SOLUTIONS lineup.
ABS (thermoformed) boards shine when you need a one-piece, easy-to-wipe surface. No seams. No crumb traps. Many ABS tops integrate a spill-guard lip so drinks don’t run off onto sheets or devices. If your housekeeping team uses strong cleaning chemicals, ABS handles routine wipe-downs with less drama.
Real-world scenario: night shift, two drink cups, a med tray, and a phone. With a lip and a smooth radius, you can glide the board over the mattress and not snag anything. It’s calm. That’s the point.
Wood-core boards with HPL (high-pressure laminate) on the top give you a warm, furniture-grade appearance and fantastic scratch resistance. Set that with a shaped urethane edge (sealed, no open joints) and you get a sturdy surface that still wipes tidy quickly.
When it fits ideal: private spaces, long-stay areas, senior care.You want something that looks a bit homier but still stands up to busy daily use.
Specify boards that tolerate common cleaning chemicals and daily wipe cycles. In procurement docs, call out:
This isn’t clinical claims; it’s simple housekeeping reality. If it wipes clean faster, your turnover is smoother.
These are common spec ranges for the board surface (not the whole table). Adjust to your bed frame and patient profile.
| Parameter (Board Only) | Typical Range / Option | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Overall size | ~700–900 mm × 380–550 mm (≈ 27.5–35.5″ × 15–21.5″) | Enough room for a meal tray + phone + paperwork |
| Lip height (if any) | ~5–10 mm | Contains minor spills; gentle stop for pens and devices |
| Corner radius | 10–25 mm | Safer edges; easier wipe path |
| Nominal surface load (static) | “Light duty meal & device use” rating | Keeps expectations realistic; no heavy equipment on top |
| Cup holders | 1–2 integrated | Cuts spill risk; frees primary work area |
| Finish | ABS matte / HPL matte | Lower glare; more comfortable for eyes |
| Edge | ABS wrap or molded urethane | No open seams; better durability |
| Attribute | ABS Board (Thermoformed) | Wood/HPL Board (Furniture-grade) |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanability | Excellent; one-piece top | Excellent with sealed urethane edge |
| Look & feel | Clinical, modern | Warm, furniture-like |
| Edge protection | Integrated lip / wrapped edge | Molded urethane edge protects core |
| Impact resistance | Very good | Very good (edge helps) |
| Color/print options | Solid colors, textures | Broad HPL decors (woodgrains, solids) |
| Best for | High-turnover rooms | Private rooms, long-stay, premium fitout |
If you buy for distributors, importers, hospitals, and long-term care, drop this in your RFP/RFQ:
You can specify and bulk-buy board-only from us. We design and manufacture for OEM/ODM, wholesale, and project orders under our site positioning:
Explore the Overbed Table Board category and the product detail page here (internal links):
If you need a special color, a slightly deeper lip, or dual cup holders with removable inserts—say it. We’ll tune the BOM, lock a sample, and scale for bulk. That’s a clean add to your HOSPITAL BED SOLUTIONS range.
Ergonomics for hospital overbed table boards is simple: smooth surface, safe edges, right size, and features that help—not hinder—daily tasks. Choose ABS when you want durability and quick cleaning. Choose wood/HPL when room ambience matters. If you need both, you can standardize the column and swap boards by room type.
