Deciding on the best material is based on different factors and your preferred uses.

These are temperature, heat dissipation, corrosion resistance ability, and chemical resistance among others.

We have different materials used in the construction of metal storage cabinets.

The metals are categorized into carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Carbon steel is the best suit for hard and dirty environments.

They function well for both indoor and outdoor services.

The material is coast efficient and would make the best choice especially if you are looking forward to redesigning once fabrication is complete.

This means expansion or reinstallation can be done with ease.

The disadvantage of the material is that it is prone to resistance due to low corrosion capabilities.

If you are going for this material, the powder coat finish would be the best remedy for corrosion.

Alternatively, you could consider galvanization using carbon steel. The zinc coating protects the material from corrosion.

industrial metal storage

Next, we have stainless steel, adversely known for its excellent properties when it comes to strength, heat, and corrosion resistance.

These properties are the reason behind its durability.

The storage cabinets made of these materials are mostly used by industries where hygiene is highly valued e.g., food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals.

In addition to that, the resistance power of the material makes it ideal for use in gas and oil applications.

Aluminum material on the other hand is known to be light and strong at the same time.

Usually, the tensile strength of this material is improved through cold rolling or the use of alloys.

Even though it is cheap, the material is also good at heat dissipation and corrosion resistance

In addition to that, fabrication and customization are easily done.

On the contrary, they are poor when it comes to heat insulation.

Industrial storage cabinets can be installed both indoors and outdoors.

For outdoor installation, consider those made of materials that are less prone to rust, degradation agents, and UV rays.

A good example of this case could be carbon steel.

Indoor installation on the other hand is compatible with all materials as chances of moisture exposure are very minimal.

They save on space.

Large Industries will always require more space to ensure work efficiency.

Since the expansion of the businesses may be challenging due to different reasons, you can always use industrial storage cabinets in the existing space.

This is because they are designed large enough to capacitate large quantities thereby saving up a room or two for other uses.

Even though they tend to be quite costly, they are relatively cost-efficient in comparison with the cost of space expansion.

The safety of your goods is guaranteed.

Theft has always been one of the major threats in a lot of businesses.

Additionally, we have accidental fires that may accrue at the slightest moment.

Resources like money, expensive equipment, and sensitive information among others require maximum protection from these hazards.

Since storage cabinets are made of strong metallic materials, the safety of your valuables is taken care of.

They provide you with a peaceful working environment as no one can break into or get access to the secured property.

Ensures an organized working environment.

The success of your industry highly depends on how prepared and organized the business is, and so is a failure.

Storage cabinets are designed differently with compartments and shelves, and some have labeled cabinets to meet this need.

This ensures easy access to the rightful information, equipment, products, and services.

Important information detailing the work ethics of the company should be properly handled and stored to ensure work efficiency.

They are durable

The storage cabinets are made with materials that have high strength which is why they will serve you for the longest time possible.

This, therefore, saves you greatly from repairs and replacement costs.

They have special designs made to serve heavy duties even in harsh and non-hospitable environments like rains and UV rays.

They are highly flexible.

Industrial storage cabinets come in different sizes and styles.

They are designed differently to suit different needs.

This is based on your personal uses since storage needs and preferences may differ from one person to the other.

Whereas some are specific on the items that match their sizes, others are easily adjustable and can be easily moved.

They are mobile. Industrial storage cabinets can be moved freely from one location to another, unlike other storage methods.

In case the need to change the location of your storage arise, you can easily move them to a different location.

We have storage cabinets constructed with wheels which makes movement easy.

They are stationed on the floor and do not require to undergo the mounting procedure.

For mobility reasons, we recommend your industrial storage cabinets made of wheels.

They are available in all sizes depending on the user’s needs and preferences.

The sizes tend to vary from one to another.

Usually, the available range limit is estimated in inches, which is 15 to 24 inches.

This may however change as we are highly flexible and would customize them as per your interests and desires.

Industrial storage cabinet with drawers

Face Frames.

They are essential to ensure the storage cabinets are stable, especially during installation and shipping.

Drawer Fronts And Doors.

The two are crucial parts of the cabinets that give you access to using the cabinets.

They are styled differently and would therefore require your keenness to make the best right choice while designing.

Paints are applied during the finishing process to give a lustrous finish.

Hinges

They are attached to the frame and their role is to ensure free opening and closing of the door in limited rotations.

The hinge makes the pivot point of the door.

Since they are one of the most used parts of the cabinets, ensure they are of the best quality.

We have steel concealed door hinges that offer wider adjustability while others are made up of barrel hinges.

Drawer Glides.

Their role is to ensure smooth movement while opening the drawers.

Consider drawer glides that can hold significant amounts of weight e.g., the steel under-mount glides.

drawer glides

Drawer Boxes

These are compartments that closely resemble boxes whose role is to hold items during storage.

Some cabinets are designed with drawer boxes to ensure the storage versatility of the cabinetries.

They are made of four sides all set in grooves.

For a long-term service of the boxes, ensure you consider high-end quality materials as those of low quality are skeptical to failing after a short period.

Main Body.

Consists of both the interior and exterior parts of the cabinetry system.

It is usually attached to the frame and plays a role in holding other parts that make the storage cabinets.

Cabinet Shelves.

Some storage cabinets contain shelves whose role closely relates to that of the drawers.

Some are fully designed with shelves whereas others have half-depth shelving designs.

Shelves ensure organized work as everything is displayed differently and independent drawing the mix-up of goods off the table.

Shelves in industrial metal storage cabinet

Yes, metal storage cabinets are the safest to use.

The materials are strong enough to protect equipment and tools from theft and robbery.

In addition, the quality of metals used is safe from hazardous agents like dust, fires, and rains ensuring maximum protection of your items.

To achieve the best performance of the storage cabinets, there are set standards that these cabinets must meet.

For this reason, it is advised that you inform the manufacturer about the location of your storage cabinet.

This is done by different bodies which are NEMA, IEC, IP, UL, and ATEX.

The standards concern factors like quality, type of material, design, sizes, surface finish, cutting, and machining among others.

Complying with required standards allows you to go ahead with using your storage cabinets.

Step 1: Define The Dimensions And Specifications Of the Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet

Industrial metal storage cabinets are constructed using different dimensions.

This explains why they are available in different sizes.

It is therefore advisable that you specify the exact dimensions of your intended cabinets based on the location space available and uses.

This creates an easy time for manufacturers during the production process.

Adhering to this also gives you a rough estimation of the expected cost based on raw materials.

In addition, it equips you with knowledge of how these materials are cut and assembled to form the cabinets.

Dimensions of storage industrial cabinet

Step 2: Design Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet Using Appropriate Software

Settling on the specific type of storage cabinet you want to build highly depends on design.

We have soft copy samples of designs, usually in form of templates where you can borrow ideas.

Explore as many designs as possible putting into consideration the fact that they have to adhere to the quality standards.

The most recommended type of software to use is the AutoCAD software.

The software simplifies work as less time and cost will be needed when it comes to the construction of the industrial metal storage cabinets.

Moreover, testing of this cabinet is far much possible with this software ensuring that it is viable before you go ahead with fabrication.

Factors to Put into focus during this procedure are the dimensions, usually in terms of height.

Also, consider the parts you want to include in your storage cabinet. This includes doors and the angles where bending is expected.

These two aspects are very crucial towards attaining the best designs possible while putting the overall performance into focus.

Another thing to consider during designing is the surface finish you desire on your storage cabinets.

You can always use your resulting design to make a rough estimation of the price, exclusive of the fabrication costs.

Additionally, it is of significance as it equips with knowledge of what is required to make manufacturing successful.

Step 3: Cut Material For Industrial Metal Storage

Cutting the material into the anticipated shapes and sizes is marked as the initial stage of the machining process.

These materials are usually purchased inform of sheets; therefore, you have to cut them into the required standard sizes.

Make the necessary measurements for the pieces you require before proceeding with the cutting process.

Once cutting is complete, the pieces are assembled for the construction of the industrial metal storage cabinets.

Cutting is done using different techniques. This highly depends on the type of material you want to cut.

They are discussed below;

Hole Sewing is a simple procedure that involves making openings on the cabinet material.

Begin with making the marks of the position you intend to make the opening/hole.

Next, pre-drill inside the marks followed by cutting the section out.

For perfect shapes of your openings, ensure you get the right angles to position your saw.

The sawing process should also be continuous to minimize errors.

We recommend using a carbide of fine-toothed saws to attain the best results.

The method is quite tedious and time-consuming with minimal accuracy levels.

Drilling and boring involve making holes through the doors or walls of the cabinet body.

Equally use the carbide or fine-toothed saw for best results.

To attain minimal chipping, ensure you use RPMs or low feed rates, the part supported on a firm edge while making the cutout.

Maintain the feed rates constantly to avoid flexing of the part.

Punching involves cutting out a section at the center of the cabinet material to make a hole.

The method leaves holes with rough edges which need to be polished to attain a fine feeling.

Ensure the objects you use are sharp enough for best results.

They include a pilot hole and a hole punch.

Alternatively, use both manual and hydraulic punch actuators.

Shearing is not very effective in achieving accurate results.

This is because the method is not suitable for creating small cuts into the cabinet material.

The method highly applies when cutting the large metallic sheets into required sizes.

Blanking involves the use of the cut-out material during the punching process.

The pieces are assembled and polished at the edges to attain fine edges during the blanking procedure.

We have other cutting methods that equally give the best results.

They include; plasma cutting and routing, laser, and waterjet.

Some cases would require more than one method applied while cutting the material.

Step 4: Join Or Assemble Parts Of Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet

After cutting the materials into the required sizes and shapes, next thing is to assemble them.

Joining these parts make the most challenging stage of cabinet construction.

The process is done through the following steps.

Joining is the initial step of assembling which gives room for readjustments.

This is necessary to give you the expected image of your metal storage cabinet.

It is a standardized procedure done through bolting, shrink fitting, caulking, folding and riveting.

Next, we have welding which tends to be more permanent unlike joining.

Here, a filler is melted and filled into spaces separating two metal materials.

Welding techniques applied include electron beam, laser, explosion, cold pressure, and friction welding among others.

Grinding is our third step.

The process involves the use of a grinding machine to polish the edges of the cabinet to make them smooth.

It is done through wet or surface grinding.

Lastly, we have hole punching which is necessary to give passage for cables or installation of switches and fans.

Methods applied here include slitting, slotting, piercing, nibbling, and dinking.

Step 5: Check Quality Of Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet.

To check the quality of your industrial metal storage cabinets, you have to run a series of tests to ensure they meet the required standards.

First, we have thermal shock testing.

This is necessary to test the durability of electrical components in your storage cabinets. It equips you with knowledge of how different components react in varying temperature ranges.

Next, there is Accelerated Aging Testing done to determine factors that hinder the durability of your storage cabinets making them unreliable.

The cabinets are subjected to conditions that reduce durability to obtain the results.

Third, we have a humidity test done to help you understand the effect of humidity on your metal storage cabinets.

This applies in cases where the storage cabinets are stationed outdoor in humid environments.

Temperature Variation Testing comes next.

The test is done to determine how different components respond to rapid temperature changes.

You can thus based on this identify the material and tell the exact temperature that works well with it.

Lastly, we have Ingress Protection Testing which focuses on testing the ability of your cabinets to resist dust and water penetration.

The available designs include;

Commercial metal storage cabinet.

commercial metal storage cabinet

Deep metal storage cabinets

Stainless steel metal storage cabinets

Heavy-duty metal storage cabinet

FedEx metal storage cabinet

Tool metal storage cabinet

Filling industrial metal cabinet

Utility metal storage cabinet

Coating of the metal industrial cabinets.

The coating is done in two ways, wet painting, and powder coating.

Both methods are effective when it comes to corrosion and environmental hazard protection.

The difference comes in on durability, cost, and pollution.

Powder coating is known to be a durable pocket-friendly non-pollutant when compared to wet painting.

Once the powder coat is set, the cabinet is usually subjected to direct sunlight to strengthen the layer’s protection ability.

The process is quick, easy, and gives room for multi-coloring of your storage cabinets.

Wet painting on the other hand has a high corrosion ad corrosion resistance as it fully relies on solvent-based paints.

Printing/engraving of the cabinets.

The procedure gives room for customization of your metallic storage cabinets based on your interests.

This includes labels, company logos, and names among others.

It is achieved through screen printing, pad, or engraving.

While pad printing is indirect, screen printing is relatively direct using the porous printing procedure.

Anodizing of the storage cabinets

This procedure is more effective on aluminum material whereby the oxide layer is improved.

It also offers protection and aesthetics to the surface of the metal.

The process involves immersing the cabinet bar in a bath containing an acid followed by an electric current.

Plating of the industrial storage cabinet.

It is a chemical procedure carried out in fabrication facilities.

We have three plating methods which are electroless, electroplating, and immersion plating.

In electroless plating, the reaction is catalyzed through an automated catalytic procedure.

Electroplating on the other hand results in an electrical current responsible for coating the cabinet.

Immersion plating involves reactions that rely on the metal substrate resulting in metal deposits of zinc or silver.

Prices for these cabinets vary from one to another depending on the type of material, size, and uses.

The range limit is estimated to be 150 dollars to 500 dollars for a single piece.

Mounting of the cabinets could be done in two ways.

First, you can mount them on the wall.

This is more appropriate when done inside although this does not limit you from mounting it outdoors.

They are best suited for storage and protection of tools and equipment, especially the delicate ones from destruction agents like wetness.

Mounting them also ensures the stability of the delicate tools and equipment which could be interfered with while on the floor.

Secondly, we have the floor-mount/ free-standing.

They are the best suit for large and heavy components, otherwise referred to as heavy-duty service cabinets.

You can mount them indoors or outdoors depending on your intended use.

This is because they are highly adaptable to any prevailing conditions in these environments.

They are made tough and strong to meet your desired specifications.

They offer the storage of industrial valuables.

This comprises documentation, tools, and equipment.

Congestion is one of the likely problems to be encountered in most industries.

To cab this, the use of storage cabinets would be more appropriate as it frees up a lot of space which can be used productively to meet other needs.

They ensure the safety of your valuables.

Accidental fires, heavy rains, theft, and robbery are common safety threats that are likely to occur if not all.

The use of metal storage cabinets is the best protection remedy while ensuring convenience and easy accessibility by the user.

Yes, you are guaranteed durability of the storage cabinets.

The Industrial storage cabinets are constructed from strong metallic materials like carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

These materials are known to make very strong and long-lasting industrial storage cabinets.

It is because of the excellent properties they portray, reason as to why they are meant to perform heavy-duty roles.

Even though they tend to be costly, the service period of these cabinets is worth the cost price.

You are going to spend less on replacement and repair costs as far as durability is concerned.

Moreover, the cabinets are highly adaptable to any kind of environment whether harsh or more prone to destructive agents.

Another advantage is that your valuables are very safe and outreach from destructors, theft, and fires.

Going for strong metallic storage cabinets will help you reduce the risk of exposing your business to these major threats which are likely to occur.

Industrial metal storage cabinets have more advantages that outweigh the number of disadvantages.

One con about these cabinets is that they are expensive but worth the price.

This is brought about by the high input cost in purchasing resources and manufacturing.

The cabinets may not be well suited for all environmental conditions, especially for hot, salty, and humid areas as they are exposed to corrosion causatives.

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