Some buyers need a counter next month. Not a custom project with an eight-week lead time — a working 16-drawer station on the floor of a new clinic before the grand opening date. The 16-drawer 201 SS herbal counter is that unit: an exact, ready-to-ship specification with a stainless worktop, built for pharmacy workstations that cannot wait.
This page covers the precise dimensions, the reasons 201 stainless is the right call for most clinics, and exactly what happens after you order — including how “ready to ship” changes your planning.
The Exact Spec, Up Front
No guesswork — this is the specification as ordered:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Cold-rolled steel body, 201 stainless steel worktop |
| Dimensions | 140 cm (L) × 90 cm (H) × 60 cm (D) |
| Drawer count | 16 drawers with labeling slots |
| Worktop | 201 stainless steel, one-piece surface |
| Finish | Powder-coated body (custom colors on request) |
| Availability | Ready to ship from stock |
The 1.4-meter width fits a standard clinic wall; the 90-centimeter height suits standing dispensing; the 60-centimeter depth leaves room to walk behind it.
Why 201 Stainless Is the Right Grade Here
Buyers sometimes pause at “201” — the stainless grades need a straight answer:
- 201 stainless steel carries enough chromium and nickel to resist moisture, everyday disinfectants, and herb acids without rusting. For an indoor clinic in a normal climate, it performs for years with routine wiping.
- 304 stainless steel adds nickel for harsher environments: coastal air within reach of the sea, or clinics that clean with chlorine-based solutions daily. It costs more and is ordered as a custom build.
If your clinic is inland and dry — the situation for most buyers — 201 on the worktop is the correct engineering choice, not a compromise. If salt air or bleach is part of your environment, say so when ordering and step up to 304.
Who This Exact Footprint Fits
The 1.4 × 0.9 × 0.6 m footprint answers a specific set of rooms:
- New clinic fit-outs where the dispensing corner is drawn on the plan at 1.5 meters of wall
- Retail pharmacy counters replacing a desk-and-shelf improvisation with a real work surface
- Wellness center tea bars that weigh and blend herbs in front of customers
- Expansion projects adding a second station to an existing dispensary that already proved the layout
Sixteen drawers hold a working list of up to about 100 herbs when dividers split the busiest rows. Practices with bigger lists pair this counter with a wall cabinet for overflow — the counter stays the daily surface, the cabinet holds the archive.
One practical note for shared spaces: the counter’s 60-centimeter depth is the dimension most often mis-planned. Deep drawers need the full slide travel in front of them, so a 60-centimeter deep unit wants roughly a meter of standing room from the wall to whatever faces it. Sketch the aisle before the order, not after the delivery.
Ready to Ship: What Happens After You Order
“Ready to ship” changes the procurement calendar, so it is worth spelling out:
- Order confirmation. You receive the specification in writing — the same table printed above.
- Packing. The unit is braced for freight. Steel counters travel well when strapped and edge-protected; the stainless top arrives film-protected.
- Freight booking. Sea freight runs three to five weeks to most destinations depending on port; air freight is available for urgent openings.
- Delivery. The counter arrives assembled or in two large sections. Check the delivery path — door widths and corners — before the truck does.
- Installation. Position, brake the casters if fitted, wipe the surface, and slot the first labels. It is working the same day.
Because the specification is fixed, there is no sampling round, no factory photo approval, no color-match emails. The version that ships is the version on this page.
Checking It on Arrival
Ready-to-ship does not mean check-free. Ten minutes at delivery protects the whole investment:
- Confirm the spec against the sheet. Width, height, depth, drawer count — match the delivery against the order table before signing.
- Inspect the worktop film. The stainless top ships protected. Peel it after the cabinet is in position, not in the truck — and check underneath for transit scratches while the film evidence is fresh.
- Open every drawer once. Slides should run smooth at full extension. Report any rough runner immediately rather than living with it.
- Check the label slots and hardware pack. Count the label cards and fixing kit against the packing list the same day.
Pairing It Into a Workstation Row
A single counter works; a workstation row works better. The standard pairing:
- The counter itself carries daily-use herbs and the scale — the working face of the station.
- A tall cabinet behind or beside it holds the full inventory. Dispensers turn, not walk.
- A label printer and packing station at the row’s end keeps paperwork out of the herb zone.
Because the counter is a fixed, available specification, it also slots into a phased plan: open with the counter now, add the cabinet when volume proves it.
FAQ
How is this different from the SS-top herb table on the same footprint?
Both are 16-drawer steel units at 140 × 90 × 60 cm. This model is the in-stock specification with a 201 stainless top and powder-coated body, aimed at buyers who want a fixed spec and fast dispatch. Tell the supplier your room and deadline, and they will confirm which unit matches.
Is the worktop really one piece?
Yes — the 201 stainless surface is a single sheet with no seams to trap herb dust or spills. That detail is what keeps it hygienic after years of wiping.
Can I order it in a different color?
Custom powder-coat colors are available as a made-to-order option with a longer lead time. Stock units ship in the standard finish.
Does it come with casters or fixed legs?
Both versions exist. Fixed legs suit permanent corners; casters with brakes suit clinics that clean underneath or reposition.
What happens if I need more than 16 drawers?
The counter pairs with taller cabinet units, or you can order the same station with 36/48-drawer models for a larger working list. Most clinics start with this 16-drawer unit and add a cabinet when the list grows.
What warranty covers a stock unit?
Stock units carry the same structural warranty as custom builds — steel body and slides against manufacturing defects. Confirm the term in writing with the order, and photograph the unit on arrival so any freight claim is documented.
Is the powder-coated body available in clinic-specific colors?
Stock units ship in the standard finish to stay ready to ship. If a specific color is needed for a fit-out, the same body runs as a made-to-order build in custom powder coating — the trade is lead time, not construction quality.
Can the counter be ordered with a matching tall cabinet at the same time?
Yes — pairing orders ship together, finishes matched from the same powder batch. Clinics planning the full workstation often order the counter now and schedule the cabinet delivery for the same week the fit-out finishes, so both arrive once instead of twice.
A Counter That Shows Up on Time
Opening dates do not move for furniture. When the plan needs a working dispensing station on a fixed schedule, the answer is a fixed specification with stock availability — exact dimensions, the right stainless grade, and a freight date you can plan around. That is what this counter exists to provide.
See the full range of stainless herbal dispensing counters, or read how a 144-compartment 201 stainless cabinet pairs with a counter for larger inventories.
