Glass-Door Steel Reagent Storage Cabinet

What is the Glass-Door Steel Reagent Storage Cabinet?

A glass-door steel storage cabinet has a powder-coated steel carcass, tempered glass doors and adjustable shelves. It keeps reagent bottles, glassware and small apparatus visible and protected from dust in general laboratories, and is the usual choice for non-hazardous stock that staff check visually.

Overview

The carcass is formed from cold-rolled steel sheet of 0.8–1.0 mm with seven-stage pretreatment and a 60–80 µm epoxy-polyester coating. Doors use 4–5 mm tempered glass in steel frames with magnetic or cam locks, and shelves are adjustable on 25 mm pitch with rated loads of 40–60 kg. Typical sizes are 900 × 400 × 1800 mm for tall units and 900 × 350 × 750 mm for wall versions. Ventilation slots in the back panel reduce humidity buildup. Because contents are visible, inventory checks are quick, but light-sensitive reagents need amber containers or solid doors. The cabinet is for non-hazardous or compatible items only and does not provide fire or chemical containment.

How does it work?

A storage cabinet is a rigid carcass with doors, drawers and adjustable shelves that organizes laboratory inventory. Steel cabinets use 0.8–1.2 mm cold-rolled sheet with epoxy-polyester powder coat, stainless cabinets use 304 sheet, and wood-based cabinets use sealed melamine or laminate board. Doors may be solid, glazed or fitted with transparent panels, and locks restrict access. Shelf load ratings usually range from 40 to 80 kg per shelf, with drawer slides rated to around 40 kg. Wall cabinets are fixed to the structure, floor cabinets use leveling feet, and mobile pedestals run on locking casters. Ventilation slots or perforated panels may be added for moisture control. General storage cabinets are not fire-resistant and are not substitutes for flammable or corrosive safety cabinets.

What are the key features?

• Tempered glass doors 4–5 mm in steel frames
• Adjustable shelves on 25 mm pitch, 40–60 kg each
• Epoxy-polyester powder-coated steel carcass
• Cam or magnetic lock for controlled access
• Ventilation slots in back panel reduce humidity
• Available in tall and wall-mounted sizes

What are the technical specifications?

A typical glass-door steel reagent storage cabinet configuration offers external size (tall) of 900 × 400 × 1800 mm, external size (wall) of 900 × 350 × 750 mm, steel thickness of 0.8–1.0 mm, coating of Epoxy-polyester powder, 60–80 µm, glass of Tempered, 4–5 mm and number of shelves of 3–5 adjustable. Values are indicative of the product class; the exact figures for each configuration are confirmed on the quotation and the calibration documents supplied with the instrument.

Which applications is it used for?

The Glass-Door Steel Reagent Storage Cabinet is used in glassware storage, reagent storage (non-hazardous), teaching laboratory supplies and instrument accessories. Across the wider Storage Cabinets class, laboratories also deploy it for glassware and consumables storage, instrument accessories storage and record and sample archive storage.

Which standards and certifications apply?

Relevant standards and methods include SEFA 8 (laboratory grade casework), EN 14056 (laboratory furniture design and installation), EN 13150 (laboratory workbenches, finish tests), GB 24820 (laboratory furniture) and ISO 9001 quality management. Certification candidates for this model are ISO 9001 manufacturing, SEFA 8 test report and CE (where electrical parts are fitted); each is to be confirmed for the specific configuration before shipment, and certificates are supplied only where they have been issued.

Anchor tall and wall cabinets to suitable structure, and check wall loads before installation. Level floor units and keep them away from heat sources. Do not store incompatible chemicals together, and never use general cabinets for flammable solvents beyond small working quantities allowed by local fire codes. Label shelves with maximum loads and keep heavy items low. Clean surfaces with neutral detergent, and inspect hinges, locks and slides every six months. In humid rooms, add ventilated panels or desiccants. Keep an inventory list and periodically review contents for expired materials.

How do I select the right Glass-Door Steel Reagent Storage Cabinet?

Choose this cabinet for general laboratories where quick visual inventory checks and dust protection are needed. It is not suitable for flammable or corrosive stock. Specify height, width, depth, number of shelves, lock type, glass type, and whether a floor or wall version is required.

How does it compare with other Storage Cabinets variants?

Decide what will be stored and how often it is accessed. Glass-door cabinets suit visible inventory, while solid doors protect light-sensitive items. Tall units maximize capacity per floor area, under-bench pedestals sit beneath worktops, and wall cabinets free bench space. Match the material to the environment: steel for humid or tropical rooms, stainless steel for cleanrooms and disinfection, wood-based for dry general use. Check shelf and drawer load ratings against the heaviest items. Specify locks, labeling needs and dimensions in multiples of 600 mm modules. Hazardous chemicals must go into certified safety cabinets, not general storage units.