Steel Filing Cabinets

They're strong, durable, and they'll keep your files straight When setting up an office space, estimate the number of file cabinets you need and add one. Locking and fireproof features make steel file cabinets a safe haven for ledgers and cashboxes, as well as important paperwork. Before buying, decide between legal and letter size. Steel file cabinets are part of the office furniture, so along with function comes size, color and general appearance.

Vertical file cabinets

Vertical file cabinets take up less floor space than lateral file cabinets. Vertical steel file cabinets have two to five drawers, and drawer depth is 15-28 inches. Vertical file cabinets are sold according to paper sizes. They are practical, rugged, and come in colors to match any office decor.

Steel vertical file cabinets with two to five drawers range from 50-150 pounds. Four-drawer, vertical fireproof file cabinets can weigh close to 800 pounds. High drawer sides eliminate the need for hanging files, and full extension cradle suspension provides smooth drawer movement. Vertical file cabinets with anti-tip drawer interlock prevents office mishaps caused by tipping file cabinets, and a central locking system provides security by locking down all drawers from one main lock.

Lateral file cabinets

Lateral file cabinets are perfect for offices with paperwork that varies in size; one drawer can efficiently hold different paper sizes. Lateral file cabinets have two to five drawers; widths range 30-44 inches, and lateral file cabinet drawers are bigger than the drawers of vertical file cabinets. In some cases, you can place a hutch on top of lateral units for additional storage space.

Look for steel lateral file cabinets with drawers that have full extensions, three-stage ball-bearing suspension, and easily adjustable leveling guides. If you're purchasing fireproof file cabinets, make sure that steel wire reinforces the fireproof insulation. Lateral steel file cabinets range in weight from about 120 pounds for two-drawer cabinets to 275 pounds for five-drawer cabinets. A four-drawer lateral fireproof file cabinet can weigh more than 1000 pounds.