Heavy-duty cabinet with or without a central partition? Anyone storing heavy tools, spare parts or fixtures in a workshop or maintenance area faces this question early on. The partition divides the interior, while without it the space stays open across the full width. Using four empty housings from our range, this comparison shows what the product data says about both designs. You will find more models under cabinet systems.
The differences at a glance
All four cabinets are 1000 mm wide and 600 mm deep and finished in RAL 7035. They come as tall cabinets at 1950 mm and as side cabinets at 1110 mm high. The values are taken from our product data.
| Criterion | With central partition (Mod 50, Mod 70) | Without central partition (Mod 40, Mod 60) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1950 x 1000 x 600 mm or 1110 x 1000 x 600 mm | 1950 x 1000 x 600 mm or 1110 x 1000 x 600 mm |
| Interior | divided into two sections by the partition | open across the full width |
| Total load capacity | up to 1.65 t | up to 1.65 t |
| Shelves according to product description | Mod 50: 80 kg UDL, Mod 70: 160 kg, optionally 200 kg UDL | 160 kg, optionally 200 kg UDL |
| Cabinet floor | no separate figure | Mod 40: up to 400 kg UDL |
| Drawers | full extension, 110 kg UDL | full extension, 110 kg UDL |
| Doors | double-walled, opening angle over 200° | double-walled, opening angle over 200° |
UDL stands for uniformly distributed load. The values are manufacturer specifications; the respective product page is authoritative.
What both designs have in common
In construction and equipment, the cabinets hardly differ. According to the product description, the steel construction is welded and brazed at the corners. An impact- and scratch-resistant plastic coating protects the light grey body.
Doors and lock
The front-mounted doors create flush fronts and open to an angle of over 200°. They are reinforced with double walls and have a continuous rod guide. They are locked with a three-bolt safety cylinder lock, and group or master keys are available on request. The description also mentions perforated and slotted panel doors as well as doors with viewing windows.
Empty housing as a basis
All four items are empty housings. Full-extension drawers come in three heights and, according to the description, can also be retrofitted. The galvanised shelves are adjustable in a 25 mm grid. This lets you adapt the cabinet to your stock step by step.
With central partition: two sections in one cabinet
The partition divides the cabinet into a left and a right half. This helps if you want to keep different items apart, for example tools on the left and spare parts on the right, or drawers on one side and shelves on the other.
The models
As a tall cabinet, there is the Heavy-duty enclosure Empty enclosure /Mod 50 1950 x 1000 x 600 mm RAL 7035 With centre partition Double-walled doors. For half the height, there is the Heavy-duty side cabinet empty housing/mod 70 1110 x 1000 x 600 mm RAL 7035. with centre partition double doors., which can be placed next to a workbench, for example.
Note the figures for the shelves: the description of the Mod 50 states 80 kg UDL, while that of the Mod 70 states 160 kg, optionally 200 kg. If shelf load is decisive for you, please check the value with us before ordering.
Without central partition: full width for large parts
Without a partition, you can use the entire interior width. This is an advantage for wide or bulky parts that would not fit into one half of the cabinet.
The models
According to the description, the Heavy-duty enclosure Empty enclosure/Mod 40 1950 x 1000 x 600 mm RAL 7035 without centre partition double-walled doors. is intended for heavy tools such as embossing and punching dies. Its cabinet floor alone carries up to 400 kg UDL. The smaller version is the Heavy-duty side cabinet empty housing/mod 60 1110 x 1000 x 600 mm RAL 7035 without centre partition double-wall doors..
Which cabinet for which job?
Workshop with many small parts
If you want to keep tools and small parts apart, the central partition helps. One side with drawers and the other with shelves creates order without a second cabinet.
Production with heavy dies
For wide and heavy parts, the cabinet without a partition is the obvious choice. The full interior width and the strong cabinet floor of the Mod 40 are the key points here.
Workstation at the workbench
The side cabinets at 1110 mm high can be placed next to a work surface. Here, too, the type of parts decides whether to choose a partition or not.
Frequently asked questions
Does the heavy-duty cabinet need to be anchored?
For Mod 40 and Mod 50, the product description recommends anchoring to the wall or floor. The product data for Mod 60 and Mod 70 says nothing about this, so please check the installation with us before use. The manufacturer's specifications apply.
Are drawers and shelves included?
The items are empty housings that are fitted with drawers and shelves as required. The product page shows exactly what is included in the delivery. Ask us if you are unsure which layout suits you.
What does "UDL" mean?
The abbreviation stands for uniformly distributed load. The stated load capacity applies when the weight is spread evenly over the drawer or shelf.
Can I get additional keys?
Yes. According to the product description, group or master keys are available on request.
Conclusion
The central partition is mainly a question of organisation, doing without it mainly a question of space. What both designs share is the total load capacity of up to 1.65 t, the drawers, the doors and the lock, while the figures for shelves and cabinet floor differ by model. Decide based on the width of your parts and on whether you need two separate sections.
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