What Are Cantilever Legs and Where Are They Used?

What are Cantilever Legs?

Cantilever legs are a type of support bracket used to fix worktops and benching to a wall without requiring floor-standing legs. The bracket extends horizontally from the wall fixing point, with the worktop or benching surface supported at one end only — hence "cantilever". The floor beneath the worktop remains completely clear.

How Do Cantilever Legs Work?

Cantilever legs are fixed to the wall using heavy-duty fixings appropriate for the wall construction. The bracket is typically made from steel or aluminium and is rated to carry a specific load. The worktop is then secured to the top of the bracket. Because there are no floor legs, the space below is fully accessible for cleaning, storage or movement of equipment.

Where are Cantilever Legs Used?

Cantilever legs are used in a wide range of commercial and industrial environments where easy floor cleaning is important or where floor-standing legs would be impractical. Common applications include: office and laboratory benching, where unobstructed knee space is required; healthcare clinical areas, where the ability to clean under and around workstations is essential for infection control; commercial kitchens and food preparation areas, where hygiene standards require easy access to floors; industrial workbenches in manufacturing and assembly environments; and changing room and locker room benching in leisure and sports facilities.

Cantilever Legs in Healthcare

Healthcare is one of the most demanding applications for cantilever leg systems. HTM 63 and infection control requirements mean that surfaces must be easy to clean, with no inaccessible areas where contamination can accumulate. Cantilever-mounted worktops with no floor legs, no base cupboards and no floor-level obstructions make thorough cleaning much easier in clinical environments.

Bridgewater Direct Cantilever Legs

Bridgewater Direct supplies cantilever leg systems for worktops and benching across a range of commercial and healthcare applications. Our cantilever legs are designed to work with our worktop and benching systems, providing a clean, professional installation with full floor access below. Available in a range of depths and load ratings to suit different applications.

Specifying Cantilever Legs

When specifying cantilever legs, key considerations include: the load rating required for the worktop and anticipated use; the wall construction and fixing method; the required projection depth; and whether any under-worktop access or storage is required. Contact Bridgewater Direct for advice on the right cantilever leg specification for your project.