Steel or Nitride+ Welding Tables: What's the Best Option for Your Shop?

Looking for the best welding table surface for your shop or facility? You’re likely comparing two top options: steel and nitride-treated welding tables. To help you make your decision, we’ll break down the key differences, benefits and similarities so you can confidently choose the right solution for your work environment.

What's the Difference Between Steel and Nitride+ Welding Tables?

Steel welding tables offer a traditional, reliable work surface that performs well with proper care.

Nitride+ welding tables include dual-layer protection of nitride and black oxide treatment which both hardens and prevents corrosion.

Key difference: Nitride+ tables require less maintenance and offer long surface life, while plain steel tables are more cost-effective upfront.

What Do Steel and Nitride+ Welding Tables Have in Common?

No matter which surface you choose from Flextur, you’ll get the same great core features:

  • Mobile or stationary options to fit your shop layout
  • Integrated Industrial, Metal Tool Board for organization
  • Compatibility with Flextur’s Fixturing Kits and Toolboard Accessories

Both tables are laser cut from heavy-duty American steel and built to support demanding welding and fabrication workflows.

Benefits of Steel Welding Tables

  • Affordable and dependable
  • Perfect for light to medium-duty environments
  • Great choice for teams already maintaining tools and machinery
  • Traditional work surface with a familiar feel

Benefits of a Nitride+ Welding Table

  • Hardened surface is resistant to scratches, wear and corrosion
  • Low-friction surface helps with material positioning and clamping
  • No need for frequent cleaning or oiling
  • Excellent for high-volume industrial settings

If you’re looking for “what’s the most durable welding surface?” Nitride is your answer.

How to Choose the Best Welding Table for Your Needs

Ask yourself:

  • Do I want a table that needs little to no maintenance? Nitride+
  • Is budget a top priority for our team right now? Steel
  • Will this table be used all day, every day? Nitride+
  • Will we store tools and use fixtures? Steel or Nitride+

Both Steel and Nitride+ welding tables are smart investments, it just depends on what matters most to your team. Every table Flextur builds is made in Dalton, Ohio using industrial grade materials.

Steel or Nitride+ Welding Tables. Which option best suits your needs?

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