Stability Starts With a Solid Foundation

The VertDesk v3 was engineered with one thing in mind, stability. Our focus through the entire process was building the most stable standing desk on the market. In order to achieve this we needed to build a stable desk from the ground up.

Utilizing steel columns that are on average 30-40% thicker than the industry average, we are able to significantly reduce sway that commonly occurs at standing height. The use of permanent welds to connect our feet and upper surface supports eliminates potential loosening of bolts in these key areas. Lastly, the four bolts that connect our frame and steel cross support include Loctite and locking star washers to ensure they stay tight.

Precision Spindle Gears

Our VertDesk uses premium bevel gears and spindle drives that are typically found in desks retailing for more than $1,000. The VertDesk’s gear and spindle systems are designed and manufactured by Ketterer Gears in Germany. Ketterer got its start more than 180 years ago, when Benedikt Ketterer founded a clock making factory in 1832.

All Ketterer gears are cold rolled and case hardened for added durability. Creating a precise gear ensures that your motor is working at its highest efficiency. This precision comes with years of experience and the difference is obvious when you manually adjust their gears. For the past 25 years, Ketterer has been making height adjustment mechanisms for office and workshop systems, so you can rest assured knowing the VertDesk’s gear and spindle system was made by one of the leaders in the industry.

High-end Single Motor System

Like our gears, the VertDesk’s single motor system is from Ketterer. As the saying goes, quality over quantity, and that is the case with the single motor we use on the VertDesk. Through testing we’ve been able to average over 1.5” per second adjustment speeds. With a 275 lbs. capacity, there is more than enough lifting power for most office setups. During lab tests we’ve taken the overload control off our desk to get a sense of how much it could lift. After loading it to 360 lbs. we decided we’d rather not break anything. The good news is the VertDesk v3 had no issues lifting that high of a load, we just wouldn’t recommend doing it daily.

Dupont Derlin Glide System

Creating a desk that is stable and effectively moves through transitions over the course of a lifetime is directly linked to its glide system. Because this part of your standing desk is susceptible to high-friction, using a material that can hold up well to high cycle counts is paramount to its success. Dupont Delrin acetal homopolymer resin thermoplastics are known in the industry as the go to material for this exact type of application. The VertDesk v3 features five sizes of Dupont Derlin glides, allowing us to get the perfect fit when marrying two columns together.

Single Piece Anti-Wobble Steel Cross Support

Just adding a cross support doesn’t guarantee that your next standing desk will be laterally stable. The cross support needs to be a single piece construction, with the proper height to create an effective X pattern between the four bolt connection to your frame. Each of our VertDesks comes with an “Anti-Wobble” cross support system that was designed for maximum effectiveness.  We prevent your new standing desk from swaying, whether empty or fully loaded, so you can stay focused on your work, instead of a wobbly desk.

Standard Button-(included)

The standard button allows for easy adjustments with a push of the up and down button. The standard button does not have a programmable option.

Programmable Digital Button

The Programmable button allows for the desk to be raised or lowered to 4 different positions. It comes with the option to turn on the one-touch functionality. Simply press and release one of the four presets, the desk will move to the preset height automatically.