Criteria for choosing metal cabinets for tools, an overview of models

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Tool cabinets are universal devices for storing equipment in workshops or workrooms. The reinforced frame design can withstand heavy loads, which makes it relevant to use them to equip production shops in factories. Often a metal tool cabinet is used as a full-fledged workplace, equipping it with a workbench or any other device. In addition, it is convenient to place locksmith and power tools, small parts in it, as well as use it for storing personal belongings of workers.

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Tool cabinets are standard items of furniture for industrial enterprises. They can be installed not only in production shops, but also in repair or car repair shops, garages, storage rooms, basements, utility rooms. These products allow you to streamline the organization of the work process, their main characteristics are as follows:

• made of durable sheet steel on a frame made of metal profiles or by stamping;
• have a high level of strength:
  • shelves are able to hold a mass of 120 to 300 kg;
  • the frame can withstand loads from 400 to 1200 kg;
• the constructive solution gives free access to all things of the most diverse functional purpose stored in the closet;
• the scope is not limited. This product is necessary at enterprises engaged in product manufacturing, social institutions, for personal use. They are acquired for solving various problems:
  • protection of tools from unauthorized access and use;
  • storage of equipment in one place, maintaining order;
• All manufactured models are coated with epoxy powder paint, which gives the product an attractive appearance, while protecting against corrosion and aggressive environments. This is especially true in the adverse conditions of most of the utility and production facilities;
• the cabinet durability is greatly influenced by the thickness of the metal from which it is made. The most commonly used steel is from 0.8 to 2 mm. This material is more durable than galvanized iron;
• door locks are fixed by rods. The most convenient are round-shaped devices, as they better hold the door without hanging out in the mounting holes.

Depending on the requirements and purpose, the cabinets can be equipped with perforated panels for using hooks, tiers with slots for storing the working parts of machines or shelves and drawers that meet their design features.

Varieties

Metal cabinets used for tools are collapsible and all-welded.The first option is more convenient during transportation or operation. In addition, it allows you to vary your location in the room according to the nuances of the proposed area. However, all-welded frame models are more durable due to fewer open joint joints.

These designs, taking into account the type of placement, can be:

• floor;
• mounted;
• mobile.

Mounted

Floor

Mobile

According to the type of construction, cabinet models can be:

• all-welded;
• national teams;
• with a power frame from a profile pipe.

When choosing tool cabinets, you need to make sure that the hinged shelves, holders, trays and other accessories are securely fixed to the hooks and secured with self-tapping screws. The double-sided dampers installed on the models soften the knock when closing the doors, preventing them from rattling.

The difference between the models in form

In order for the available area of ​​the production room to be used to the maximum, tool cases metal are available in various designs:

• the simplest are cabinets with one vertical partition dividing the internal space into sections and several fixed shelves. These products are easy to use, reliable, and durable. There are eyelets for locking on them;
• single-section models are almost all equipped with a crossbar locking system. Shelves in them can be moved, installing at the desired height at any distance from each other;
• iron cabinets, assembled in a modular way, can be stacked on top of each other, joined by side walls, forming a single system of the desired size. All elements in them are well fitted, convenient to operate. Possible selection of internal and external configuration;
• very convenient to use products whose height does not exceed 900 mm.

Before purchasing and installing any model, you need to decide what will be stored in it, plan your location. Despite the similarity of all products, they have a number of significant differences in the internal content, which play a large role in filling the space.

Multisectional

Low

Single section

Dimensions

In most cases, tool storage cabinets consist of one or more repeating blocks, the inner sections of which can be enlarged and reduced, eventually getting the right combination of sizes.

Welded stationary furniture is more reliable and stronger, however, its size cannot be changed due to cumbersome weight, it is difficult to group with other pieces of furniture. Sectional models can be modified to suit your needs.

Functional differences

Metal cabinets due to their versatility, durability, and the possibility of long-term operation in almost any environment have found application not only in production. They are used in offices, shops, at home for warehousing and storage of things in garages and cottages:

• models designed for storing tools are similar to inventory cabinets and archive ones, therefore they are often confused;
• in most cases, the fittings on the structures are plastic, but if necessary, they are made of high vandal resistance and are made of steel;
• protection of the contents of the cabinets against unauthorized access is achieved by installing a locking door on top and bottom of the lock with bolts from a thick bar;
• shelves, drawers, perforated panels are installed in accordance with the requirements for the equipped cabinet model. To accommodate removable working parts from CNC machines, modernization is carried out by installing additional levels.

It is possible to use tool cabinets as workbenches. For this, a model range with a height of 900 mm was developed, with the possibility of fixing plywood worktops on them. It is indispensable for work in pantries, garages, and warehouses.

Selection and placement tips

Iron cabinet is most suitable for storing tools and fixtures. This is caused not only by the fact that its surface protects from the effects of aggressive environments, but also by the fact that it can withstand significant weight, does not crack upon impact.

The main issue when choosing a tool cabinet is the correct selection of the model:

• for workshops of small size, it is better to purchase collapsible sectional designs. This will allow them to compose as many levels as necessary to place the tool;
• for small and light tools fit light cabinets designed for office archives with a shelf capacity of up to 125 kg;
• purchased furniture should be designed in one color scheme to create a harmonious interior indoors;
• the strength of tool cabinets depends on the thickness of the metal, the number of amplifiers. The more intensive the operation of the product is supposed, the thicker the metal should be;
• an internal split increases stability and helps to systematize the tool inside the cabinet, but at the same time it will not allow putting long objects into storage.

The cost of a metal tool cabinet depends on its size, the material from which it is made, as well as on the internal equipment. In addition, the complexity of transportation can affect the price. Integral models during transportation are more problematic than their collapsible counterparts.

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