WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED FROM ITS FILING CABINETS?
Finding the right filing cabinet solution for your business is not as straightforward as it may seem at first.
Every business, and even the various departments within those businesses, will have differing needs for storage where filing cabinets are concerned, and with so much to think about in your operations, it can be easy to let the small details slide.
But making the wrong choice will do nothing for your business’ organisation and how streamlined its operations are, so taking care when choosing a solution is important.
At first glance, it isn’t always easy to know what you need from storage in your business, so our team of filing cabinet manufacturers in Johannesburg are here to offer some advice…
WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING ON STORING?
The first thing you need to be sure of is what your storage needs are, and there is a lot to consider here.
Are they files that need to be easily accessed without any notice? If they are files, are they lateral files, vertical files, mobile files, or open-shelf files? Each off these would benefit from a different type of cabinet.
If you are not storing files (such as the case of stationary, spares, equipment, or even general clutter), you will want a higher capacity solution like a stationary cabinet.
HOW SECURE DOES THE FILING CABINET SOLUTION NEED TO BE?
Will you be storing anything in the cabinet that needs to be properly secured?
Whether it is a filing cabinet solution for an office with sensitive documents, a stationary cabinet that needs to have sound access control, or something keeping harmful substances or chemicals away from potential hazards, you will need to find a solution that is not only robust enough but secure and lockable, to ensure that its contents remain protected at all times.
CAPACITY & WEIGHT?
Carefully consider the capacity and weight of what is being stored. This will have an effect on the kind of filing cabinet solution you opt for.
Firstly, and more obviously, it will need to be able to hold the capacity you need it to without creating complications or becoming disorganised.
It will also need to fit in the space in your establishment you need it to be used in, so if you are in a small office space, regular filing cabinets would be a better option than bulk filers.
If smaller cabinets are expected to handle weighty capacities due to limited space, it would be well worth your while to consider a counterbalance as part of it to ensure that it stays in the position you want it to.
WHAT DO YOU NEED PROTECTION FROM?
The next thing to think about is what the items you are storing need to be protected from. Various filing cabinet solutions can offer different levels of protection on top of their organisational prowess.
A particularly common layer of protection includes fire protection, but you may also want to consider a solution that protects against damp and tempering.
VISIBILITY AT A GLANCE
Do you or your staff need to be able to see what is stored in the cabinet at a glance? By picking a solution that sacrifices on certain levels of protection (namely fire and moisture), you can.
A common solution for secure but quick-to-access storage includes lockable stationary cabinets with mesh doors. They still cannot be easily tampered with, but openly display their contents for those who need to see them.
Bulk Filers
- Bulk filing shelving systems are designed to suit your specific needs.
- Standard individual bays sizes are: 2134mm High x 1100mm Wide x 360mm Deep.
- Bays can be added as per your requirements.
- Bay levels/individual shelves are fully adjustable.
- The standard aisle width is 800mm.
- Colours: Grey & Ivory.
Filing Cabinets
- Size: 1320mm High x 470mm Wide x 630mm deep.
- 4 drawers.
- Epoxy coat finish.
- Lockable/ 2 keys supplied.
- Available in Hammertone Grey or Ivory Karroo – Special colours on request.
Lockable Stationery Cabinet
- Size: 1800mm High x 900mm Wide x 450mm Deep.
- Epoxy coat finish.
- Lockable/ 2 keys supplied.
- 4 shelves as standard.
- Additional shelves may be added as required.
- Available in Hammertone Grey or Ivory Karroo – Special colours on request.
Lockable Stationery Cabinet - Mesh Doors
- Mesh doors.
- Size: 1800mm High x 900mm Wide x 450mm Deep.
- Epoxy coat finish.
- Lockable/ 2 keys supplied.
- 4 shelves as standard.
- Additional shelves may be added as required.
- Available in Hammertone Grey or Ivory Karroo – Special colours on request.
Lockable Stationery Cabinet - Small
- Size: 900mm High x 900mm Wide x 450mm Deep.
- Epoxy coat finish.
- Lockable/ 2 keys supplied.
- 2 shelves as standard.
- Available in Hammertone Grey or Ivory Karroo – Special colours on request.
CONTACT ECONORACK FOR DETAILS
One of the best ways to pick the right solution for your needs is by partnering up and consulting with a team of filing cabinet manufacturers in Johannesburg. If you would like to know more about our offers, be sure to visit the Econorack website today.