ABS Folding Tables vs Plastic Folding Tables

There are a number of different folding tables on the market for hotels, banquet halls, party rental companies and other high-turnover industries where durable tables are not only a must, but a necessity. Today’s blog post will examine two kinds of folding tables that are often mistaken as being the same material – ABS Folding Tables vs Plastic Folding Tables. This post will give an unbiased look at the specifications of the two so that a company can choose what best meets their needs. Read on to learn more:

ABS Folding Tables:

• 5-year material and manufacturing defect warranty.
• Made of highly durable ABS plastic which is very structurally sturdy with the ability to stand up well to external impacts
• Considered the strongest folding table on the market
• Supports 2000+ lbs
• Easy to set up and take down
• ¾” table edge (fits most wood table skirting clips)
• Table legs fold for easy storage and handling
• Corners designed to absorb and withstand a drop of 1ft without structural damage to the table or corner
• Useable Indoors or Outdoors
• 16 gauge square steel frame
• PVC edging
• Gravity lock folding legs
• Paper honeycomb core
• Comes in Grey only
• Expensive upfront cost with long life

Plastic Folding Tables:

• Supports up to 1000 lbs of weight evenly distributed across the table.
• 2-year warranty against material or manufacturing defects.
• Light-grey high-density hollow core resin that is reinforced with square steel tubing.
• Wishbone-style folding legs with a gravity-slide lock for added stability.
• 17 gauge (1.4mm) steel tubing.
• Tabletop is 1.8" thick
• Scratch-resistant glides included
• Grey powder coated legs
• Fold Flat Design
• Highly-durable Materials
• Usable indoors or outdoors
• Made in China
• Cost effective solution