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With so many cabinet choices, it can be a challenge to pick the best manufacturer, style, size and color that best fits your needs. This guide will help you through the process by providing you with the basic information needed to select a cabinet, including details on construction, shelf capacities, and locking systems.
Cabinet Style Guide
Ultra-Capacity: 1,000+ lbs. capacity per shelf. Cabinets are constructed of the thickest (12–16 gauge) steel and are well-suited for the most demanding applications.
Heavy-Industrial: 400–999 lbs. capacity per shelf. Cabinets are constructed with thick (14–20 gauge) steel and are designed for long-term use in harsh environments.
Standard-Industrial: 200–399 lbs. capacity per shelf. Cabinets are constructed with lighter (16–22 gauge) steel for moderately harsh work environments.
Light-Industrial: 125–199 lbs. capacity per shelf. Cabinets are constructed with the lightest (20–24 gauge) steel and are for use in non-abusive environments or for office storage.
Glossary of Terms
Shelf Capacity: Rated by manufacturer, this is the maximum evenly distributed weight a shelf can safely hold.
Gauge of Steel: Each gauge number relates to a standard minimum thickness. As the gauge number goes down, the steel becomes thicker. Example: 18 gauge is at minimum 0.428" thick (43 mils); 12 gauge is at minimum .0966" thick (97 mils).
Shelf Openings: The number of openings between shelves, including the space at the bottom of the cabinet.
Single-Point Lock: Secures the door at the center point only.
Two-Point Lock: Secures the doors at the top and bottom of the cabinet.
Three-Point Lock: Secures the doors at the top, center, and bottom of the cabinet.
Piano Hinge: The door hinge runs continuously from the top to the bottom providing more security and strength.
Leaf Hinge: A standard door hinge consisting of two leaves that are joined together by a pin or metal rod.
Assembly
Unassembled: Assembly is required. Hardware is provided by the manufacturer. Unassembled cabinets may cost less and are less expensive to ship.
Set-Up: The cabinet is either bolted or riveted together at the factory. No assembly is required.
All-Welded: The cabinet is put together using various welding techniques. No assembly is required.
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