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How to find the right steel cabinets for your business

In our online shop, you can buy wear-resistant steel cabinets from top brands in many sizes and designs. This buying guide is aimed at helping you find the right metal storage cabinets for offices, warehouses, and other business spaces.

1. Advantages of using steel storage cabinets

Advantages of steel cabinets Details
Durable qualityIcons Stahlschränke_langlebige Qualität

All metal cabinets in our range are made from powder-coated sheet steel. The cabinet surfaces are therefore scratch and impact-resistant, extremely hard-wearing, and durable against moisture, oils and rust. This makes them a long-term and reliable storage solution for a range of demanding environments.

High load capacityIcons Stahlschränke_hohe Tragfähigkeit

Unlike standard filing cabinets, steel cabinets offer a much higher load capacity. Storage options are available with a load-bearing capacity of up to 1500 kg (depending on the model).

Range of configurationsIcons Stahlschränke_individuelle Ausstattung möglich

Steel cabinets designed for storage are available in a range of configurations to perfectly suit your specific requirements. That includes adjustable shelves, perforated grid walls, drawers, and other tailorable options. Many models are also available in several RAL colours.

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Our steel cabinets come in a wide range of functional styles and sizes, making them ideal storage solutions for different types of workspaces. Whether that be as durable workshop cabinets, office storage, or for use in communal areas.

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Tamper-resistant metal storage cabinets with reliable cylinder locks are available to ensure sensitive documents and other valuables are kept safe and secure.

2. Potential applications for steel cabinets

Steel cabinets offer a practical, versatile, and durable storage solution for a range of business applications and equipment. Discover the right storage for your needs:

Application Stored goods (examples) Suggested types of steel cabinet
Workshop storage cabinets
  • Tools and hardware
  • Spare parts and components
  • Clothing and other work equipment
  • Batteries
  • Tool cabinets
  • Battery charging cabinets
Storage and utility rooms
  • Cleaning utensils
  • Laundry
  • Cleaning and disinfecting agents
  • Cleaning cabinets
  • Drying cabinets
Office storage
  • Folders and files
  • Office supplies and equipment
  • Mail and correspondence
  • Valuables and cash
Common rooms
  • Every day and work clothing
  • Personal valuables
Archives
  • Documents and file folders
  • Archive materials
  • Assorted valuables
  • Safes
  • Heavy-duty cabinets

Please note: The above-mentioned steel cabinets are not suitable for storing hazardous materials. For that purpose, we have special, certified hazardous materials cabinets in our range.

3. Choosing a steel cabinet with the right doors

Whether you are looking for a reliable workshop storage cupboard, a compact side cabinet or lockable and spacious metal cabinets, our expansive range has what you need. The type of door and opening mechanism can make all the difference, particularly if you are operating in a restrictive space. In our shop, you will find three main door variants:

Steel cabinet with hinged doors

Hinged doors can be opened up to 180° for quick and easy access to all store goods. Models are available with single or double-hinged doors, depending on the overall size. The generously dimensioned and individually adjustable cabinet floor dividers allow even bulky items such as brooms and wipers to be stowed away neatly. The gullwing door cabinets are also lockable against unauthorised access.

Steel cabinets with sliding doors

Space-saving sliding door cabinets offer an ideal storage solution — even when space is limited. Since the doors do not open into the room, extra space does not need to be accounted for, as is the case with hinged doors. Therefore, these metal cabinets can be placed in particularly narrow spaces such as passageways. However, keep in mind that only one-half of the storage area can be fully exposed at one time. In some models, viewing windows make it possible to quickly identify stored goods without opening. This type of steel cabinet is also lockable.

Steel cabinets with shutters

Creating adequate storage space can be a challenge in small offices or workshops. A steel cabinet with roller shutters is the ideal solution for this. The blinds open at the front and can be completely rolled up into the cabinet body.

4. Consider the load-bearing capacity

Produktabbildung Nr. 2: bott cubio system hinged door cabinet with 3 shelves, 2 drawers, HxWxD 2,000 x 1050 x 650 mm, gentian blue

A steel cabinet is characterised by its strength and durability. This makes them more suitable than workshop cupboards or cabinets made from wood. Nevertheless, all cabinets still feature a maximum load weight that should not be exceeded. This applies to shelving units, individual drawers, and the cabinet itself.

For your orientation: Most standard steel cabinets have a total load capacity of approximately 1000 kg and drawers can be loaded with approximately 80 kg each (depending on model). Our cabinets with reinforced frames and doors can handle a total load of approximately 1500 kg (also depending on model).

5. Which steel cabinets are lockable?

Regardless of door variant and size, almost all steel cabinets in our range can be locked for anti-theft protection. Look out for:

  • Cylinder locks or twist bolt locks on the main door including a key set
  • Some models also feature additional locking mechanisms for individual drawers

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