{"id":18159,"date":"2023-06-20T08:22:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T08:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=18159"},"modified":"2023-06-28T15:37:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T15:37:08","slug":"6-things-to-consider-when-choosing-material-handling-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/6-things-to-consider-when-choosing-material-handling-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things to Consider When Choosing Material Handling Cabinets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F89105_1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Material handling cabinet by Monroe\" class=\"wp-image-18160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F89105_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F89105_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F89105_1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Material handling cabinets offer a convenient storage solution for the workplace. They are heavy-duty cabinets in which you can store tools and materials. When shopping for material handling cabinets, however, you should consider the six following things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1) Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important things to consider is the size. Material handling cabinets are available in a variety of sizes. Some of them are taller and wider than others. Large material handling cabinets such as this will typically hold more materials than their smaller counterparts. th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2) Mobile vs Stationary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a mobile or stationary material handling cabinet? Mobile material handling cabinets are characterized by their use of wheels. They feature wheels, such as a set of casters, on the bottom. With these wheels, you can roll and move mobile material handling cabinets. Stationary material handling cabinets, on the other hand, lack wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3) Door Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to consider the door type when choosing a material handling cabinet. Some material handling cabinets have deep doors, whereas others have flush doors. Flush doors, of course, don&#8217;t stick out. This flush design makes them a popular choice for the workplace, as it minimizes the risk of bodily injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4) Locking vs Non-Locking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Something else to consider when choosing a material handling cabinet is whether you want a locking or non-locking style. Locking styles feature a locking mechanism, such as a key lock. You can lock the door or doors on them to keep the contents safe. Non-locking styles don&#8217;t have a locking mechanism. They feature one or more doors that anyone can open without a key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5) Load Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t ignore the load capacity when choosing a material handling cabinet. It represents the total weight a given material handling capacity can support. Since they are designed for use in the workplace, material handling cabinets can typically support a lot of weight &#8212; but they still have a limit. The load capacity represents the total weight a material handling cabinet can support. Damage may occur if you exceed the load capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6) Shelf vs Bins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also consider whether a material handling cabinet has shelves or bins. Shelves are platforms on which you can place and store materials. Bins are basket-like containers in which you can place and store materials. Some material handling cabinets only have shelves. 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