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TUFF by name – TUFF by nature!

TUFF Lockers
Tuff Lockers

eet the latest edition to our TUFF family – our TUFF Lockers. These new lockers embrace the TUFF brand offering quality, strength and longevity for a competitive price.

We believe our exclusive range of TUFF lockers will add a breath of fresh air to your storage. The graphite excursion plate and various colourful door options are a classic combination, yet offer a more modern look for the standard locker.

Since we launched these lockers onto the market in early this year they have proven extremely popular and are fast becoming one of our best sellers. Hence, we have an exciting promotion for the TUFF Lockers this summer. They started from £63.00 but are now on offer starting from just £55 a locker!! Saving you over 10% – however please remember that this is for a limited time only.

TUFF Lockers: Key Features

  • Unique graphite excursion plate won’t mark show marks or wear and tear easily. It is designed to prolong the look of the lock and protect the metal from scratches from keys.
  • High gloss powder coated finish for a faultless appearance. The powder coated finish will help maintain the lockers appearance and has anti-bacterial technology for improved hygiene. This is essential for schools, hospitals, public areas such as libraries and sports centres and for any workplaces where the locker will have multiple users.
  • Security shelves are used to create individual compartments. They ensure that each compartment is secure and access to the locker below is prevented. We also only use galvanised shelves in our TUFF lockers, so whatever is stored inside the locker these shelves will withstand day to day wear and tear.
  • Reinforced rubber buffers and door stiffeners provide strength and durability. An ideal feature for schools and public spaces.
  • Single compartment lockers (one door) have a top shelf and a coat hook inside. Two compartment lockers have a coat hook inside each compartment.
  • Fire Tested & Certified to EN 13501-1, Reaction to Fire Classification AS-s2. This means that the locker in the event of a fire will not contribute to the spread of flames. It is the powder coating paint that is non-combustible rather than the carcass of the locker. However, it is very important to ensure the locker you purchase have this certification, especially if they are to be located in corridors or near to emergency exits.
  • Fast 10 Day Delivery – Free to UK Mainland*

TUFF Lockers: Available Options

  • Four Sizes: W300 x D300mm / W380 x D380mm / W300 x D450mm / W450 x D450mm
  • Seven colours options: Red, Dark Blue, Light Blue, yellow, Green, Dark Grey and Light Grey
  • Available as Single (1), 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 compartment lockers
  • Fitted with standard mastered cam locks with 2,000 differs (supplied with 2 keys per lock)
  • Please Note: Standard Height of lockers is 1800mm

Coming Soon to Lockers Direct2U

You can easily upgrade your lockers to have stands to raise them off the floor, sloping tops to prevent items being placed on top of the locker and different locking options.

Soon you will be able to purchase TUFF Lockers with coin return and coin retain locks easily through our website. For all other upgrades please speak to one of our friendly Sales Team via Live Chat or phone to get a free no obligation quotation.

Got a project? Let’s work together…

If you have a space that needs some lockers then please give us a call or live chat so that we can discuss your requirements. We will help you choose the best size and locker based on your available space and the purpose of the lockers. We will also help create room layouts and work to your specified colour pallet. Want some more information before you get in touch? Take a look at our new Ultimate Guide to Lockers. 

25th July 2017 0

Parcel Lockers: Peace of Mind Delivered

If you do quite a bit of shopping online, you must be well-acquainted with the agony of waiting for a parcel delivery. Either you are at work all day and hope you make it home in time to accept the delivery, or you’re traveling and cannot afford to get a ‘sorry we missed you’ slip when you’re back. Sometimes parcels are left out in the rain, and sometimes a well-meaning dog can shred them to pieces. The point is, leaving deliveries to fate isn’t an option! A few tweets to sum up the exasperating experience with deliveries:

What’s the worst / oddest place you’ve ever had a parcel left? pic.twitter.com/LPaYRbox7S

— Money Saving Expert (@MoneySavingExp) July 2, 2017

On my front doorstep with the this way up sign the wrong way. It was only a £800 computer… pic.twitter.com/epoho6rTyg

— Marco Trinci (@MarcoTrinci) July 2, 2017

This little gem from @AmazonUK was a push for me – a squeeze for the box too! pic.twitter.com/C7XaaL4963

— Steve Gunnell (@steve_gunnell) July 2, 2017

Had a parcel left in the recycling bin just before it was emptied by the binmen

— Pete Greatorex (@murphygsd) July 3, 2017

That’s why we’ve introduced a new range of parcel lockers on our website. Having quite a few fans of online shopping here in our team, we think these are a great addition and would put many of your delivery-related fears at rest.

How do parcel lockers work?

A cross between mailboxes and standard lockers, parcel lockers incorporate the best of both worlds. They are anti-theft devices that prevent unauthorized access, protect your fragile deliveries, and provide a lockable storage area that is only accessible to you! There are several types of mechanisms, depending on how smooth & secure you’d like the process to be between you and the mailman!

For example, some parcel lockers are simply an empty box that can be left unlocked while you are away. The delivery person would then open the locker, place your parcels in, then secure the locker. You can then unlock the box with your own key when you come back! We recommend this if you know that your neighbourhood is free of pranksters who will be tampering with your locker before the mailman makes his rounds!

For more security, lockers with anti-theft mechanism only provide an opening to insert packages on a anti-theft plate. When the courier closes the lid, parcels are tipped into a secure safe. The anti-theft plate prevents fishing and small hands from entering the safe through the lid. Simply unlock the safe door when you come back, and retrieve your mail!

Where can I install my parcel locker?

These secure parcel lockers are available with a top lid or a front lid, and can be wall mounted, bolted to the floor or free standing. This depends on the easiest way to receive incoming mail. For example, if your front porch offers limited space, a wall mounted front lidded parcel locker would do the trick.

Small Parcel Lockers

If you have a front gate that is locked but still wish to receive mail in your absence, a wall mountable parcel locker can be secured to the front gate bars. We highly recommend larger (therefore heavier) parcel lockers to be wall-fixed on the ground, as this would give the impression that they are bolted to the ground (more secure) without damaging sidewalks.

Tall Parcel Locker

Large buildings and smaller offices can keep on receiving mail when no one is available to personally accept parcels. This can help your staff use their time for more productive tasks and distribute mail when it is more convenient for them. Alternatively, installing a parcel locker indoors as a drop box is a good idea for outgoing mail!

Internal Parcel Drop Locker

What if my deliveries require a signature?

These parcel lockers can be customised with a barcode to include your name or address. This digital signature lets your mailman flag your delivery as ‘received’, so you don’t have to be physically present at the time of delivery! The digital signature is usually located on the inside of your parcel locker and can be customised by suppliers. Simply specify at the time of the order what 15 characters you’d like to include. This service is usually subject to an additional charge.

We hope you found this post helpful! Remember, our sales team is available on live chat for any additional information about our products, we strive to answer your questions as accurately as possible

4th July 2017 0

Construction Lockers: The Buying Guide

Do you need new storage solutions for a construction site? Making a choice between the thousands of products on offer can be difficult to know what you truly need.  Direct2U has created this handy 7 step guide to make the process and the choice a little easier!

1. Cloakroom Benches

2. Wire Mesh Lockers

3. Standard Steel Lockers

4. Personal Effects Lockers

5. Charging Tool Lockers

6. Probe Ultrabox Lockers

7. Let’s Work Together

Changing rooms must provide seating, these benches are essential for employees who have to change into their uniform at work; an example of this it kitchen work. 

Wire Mesh lockers provide excellent security whilst keep visibility into each locker compartment, this allows sufficient air flow.

This traditional locker design ensures a safe location for staff  or visitors to store their personal items as well as being customisable to the organisation or are they are going to be located.

These small compartments are ideal for workers to store phones, wallets and keys without the thought of theft looming over them. 

Have you ever gone to use a power tool and it has run out of juice, annoying right? Never again with charging tool lockers, ensure that your tools are adequately charged every time for every job.

Plastic lockers are tough and durable, very suitable for outside storage with a colourful twist. Also featuring an antibacterial surface keeping users safe at all times.

The Direct2U team can assist with planning, designing, product and purchasing. Call our friendly team today on 01922 715 130 alternatively you can live chat with us through our website. 

21st June 2017 0

Lockers; The Ultimate Buying Guide

Are you thinking about or buying new locker for your organisation? A simple yet effective storage solution for single person use up to multi and public use.


Making the choice between our huge range of lockers can be difficult if you are unsure of what you need or want. This carefully complied ultimate guide to buying lockers will surely point you in the right direction.

There are 9 simple steps to read through before choosing your perfect storage solution:

  1. Material?
  2. Wet or Dry Area?
  3. Cube, Low or High?
  4. How Many Compartments?
  5. Need to Charge Laptops?
  6. What is Your Colour?
  7. Security Type?
  8. Do You Need Accessories?
  9. Let’s Work Together!

Where will your locker be situated? Plastic lockers are best suited to damp conditions out of the three choices and they are water-resistant. Whereas steel is best suited to the locker rooms in schools.


Metal lockers are a popular choice for many as they allow a great deal of flexibility for the customer in terms of: size, shape, colour and configuration. Direct2U’s TUFF lockers also have Germ Guard Technology, which is an anti-bacterial quality in the powder coating of the lockers. This provides protection against many harmful bacteria’s.

Steel lockers are best suited to dry environments and are the most common type of locker the reason being, the versatility and customisation of these lockers is vast. Alternatively, if your locker location gets wet; Plastic lockers are fully water proof and can even be used outside. Laminate lockers are ideal for those areas which are both wet and dry making them popular choice in high usage areas such as gym changing rooms.

The first thing to consider is how much room is needed for each user. If this is a small bag then cube lockers are perfect, you can stack or arrange them however you would like.


High lockers are perfect for hanging coats and larger bags without taking up too much space. ¬-Providing you’re not ordering a nest of lockers they will use vertical space rather than floor space.

Low lockers are ideal for school lockers and can be stacked to create additional storage space. These offer more space than a cube locker but are not ideal for hanging coats in (more then 2 compartments).

Usually there are 6 different compartment choices to choose from, the locker you choose will depend on how many users you have, how much space there is and the contents that will be stored in each compartment. 


You may decide on two compartments so users can hang their coats and place their bags into a locker; alternatively you may decide on 6 compartments so that users can store their personal effects.

Investing in laptop charging unit will always guarantee devices are fully charged and ready for use. Providing equally the same amount of security for your devices with separate compartments so that devices do not get damaged by stacking. For use in schools; it is clear to see if there is a device missing and hasn’t been handed back in.

Available with up to 15 tiers and in various colour options, they can be supplied with one main door or individual doors to ensure extra security.

Body colours are available in white, silver and black however door colour is where personalisation shines through. You can purchase lockers to match your corporate colours, have a wall of colour or just to fit in with your office décor; the possibilities are endless.

Tuff range can be customised; by providing the RAL colour, Direct2U even assist with bespoke orders. Similarly, the Spectrum locker ranges showcases a huge variety of colours.

  1. Cam Lock – Provides the user access via a small key
  2. Hasp Lock – The user is required to use their own padlock to secure the locker, providing flexibility over allocation of lockers & lost keys
  3. Combination Lock – Keyless entry available wiht or without a master override. This lock is available in manual or electronic form where the user has a key code to access the locker
  4. Coin Return Lock – Allows the user to deposit a coin inside the lock to use the locker and when they return the key, their coin is also returned to them. This is proven to minimise key loss.
  5. Coin Retain Lock – All the same features as the coin return lock however the locker provided keeps the coins, as payment for service.

The type of lock chosen is often controlled by it the locker’s location; in offices combination locks are common where there is only one user to each locker. However; in sports centres and gyms coin return or retain is common as a result of multiple users per locker.

You have one more decision to make about your lockers; do you need any accessories? Accessories are not required for the completion of your locker BUT they may make life a little easier and create a more finished and professional look.

Here are some of your options:

  1. Sloped Top – Converting the standard, flat top of a locker to a sloped, sleek top is less likely to collect as much dust. Due to the height of most lockers they can be difficult to clean so installing a sloping top can make cleaning much easier, quicker and safer.
  2. Locker Stands – Designed to lift the locker away from the floor not only to create more space but also prolonging the life of the lockers and making floor cleaning easy.
  3. Locker Benches – Placing a bench in front of your locker nest is very common in public changing rooms. This gives your user stability and a place to rest as they change.

If you have a large project or need bespoke products don’t forget to make the most of our FREE site survey service. A member of the team will visit you to be able to recommend the best products to suit your requirements and space. The team can assist with planning, designing, options and purchasing; taking you from step one to completion without worry or stress! Contact a member of the team today to get started on your next project.

12th May 2017 0

New Arrival: Probe Minibox Lockers

Introducing Probe Minibox Lockers

Meet the latest lockers on the scene: The Probe Minibox Lockers. True to their name, the lockers have small, neat compartments but are stacked full of potential.

They are Probe’s latest take on the popular personal effect locker. These lockers are ideal for offering secure storage for smaller items such as phones, wallets, tablets, keys etc.

Where will you need personal effect lockers?

Personal effect lockers are a great option if you have a ‘No Phone’ policy on site. Places like schools, factories and hospitals where a phone can be a distraction and dangerous should invest in personal effect lockers.

Choosing high quality, secure and attractive lockers like the Minibox will help encourage kids, teachers and employees use them. The key is to provide somewhere secure which employees will access easily and quickly during their breaks.

Workplaces which commonly use personal effects lockers:

  • Schools
  • Factories
  • Warehouses
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels
  • Clubs

Probe Minibox lockers encourage you to be unique. They encourage you to be creative.

You don’t have to just stick to the standard colours that we offer on the website. For your convenience, we have given you the choice of Red, Green, Blue or Yellow to buy on site (which suits most corporate colours). But you can be as creative as you like.

Therefore, you can use alternative colours to create a checker board effect or alternative rows of colours to create a stripe effect. If you are looking for purchase a high quantity of personal effects lockers, then you can also request bespoke colours. Finally, why not try matching the locker to your corporate colour scheme or your office décor?

Why Choose the Probe Minibox?

Well, while their contemporary design and ability to allow you to unleash your creative side with colour choices and patterns are up there with the top reasons to choose Probe. There are a few more especially relevant reasons to choose Probe.

Firstly, the Probe Minibox are available in two versions:

  1. 20 compartment locker (in order to stack requires Stacking Straps).
  2. 8 compartment locker with a slim 230mm depth that makes them ideal for wall mounting.
20 Compartment Probe Minibox Lockers

Secondly, both versions can be stacked to create larger banks of lockers and longer runs.

Key Features of the Probe Minibox

  • Body of lockers is manufactured from 0.7mm gauge high quality steel
  • Doors and frames are manufactured from 0.9mm gauge steel
  • Fitted with standard cam locks that pass through the door and frame
  • Activecoat Technology powder coated finish
  • Concealed door hinges
  • Integral air vent system
8 Compartment Probe Minibox Lockers

The Power of Activecoat Technology

You’ll often see across our locker products that we mention anti-bacterial technology. The Probe Minibox are no different. They too have an Activecoat finish with will help combat germs and bacteria, preventing the spread and contamination of people / other items. The Activecoat finish is applied at the point of manufacture and will last the life time of the locker. It has three key elements:

  1. Prevents growth of bacteria
  2. Activecoat ions interrupt the Enzyme production – stopping the cell producing energy
  3. Interrupts the cells DNA – preventing replication

Important Information

Probe Lockers are Fire Tested & Certified

Probe Minibox lockers are Fire Zero Tested & Certified to EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009.

This certification ensures that the lockers will not contribute to the spread of a fire. It is essential that you purchase lockers with this certification if you are going to positioning them in corridors, offices or near to escape routes.

To find out more information read our latest blog on Fire Safety and Lockers here.

They also conform to BS 4680; 1996 excluding size specification (which is the required specification for clothes lockers).

In conclusion, Probe lockers are manufactured in the UK to the highest quality. You can be rest assured that the highest quality components are used during the manufacturing process. This will result in a strong construction and quality finish. The Minibox lockers will withstand the test of time. Therefore, this makes them an obvious choice for high traffic areas and environments where they will be exposed to lots of use (but might not be treated with the best care). As they will retain their finish and will keep your workplace looking smart.

10th January 2017 0

Fire Safety and Lockers: The Importance of Fire Certification

We pride ourselves in providing a wide range of lockers for all your needs, all made from quality materials and fitting a long list of applications. Our steel lockers are amongst the most popular choices when it comes to quality lockers with great durability. And now, our steel lockers have been Fire-tested and certified, adding to their performance and meeting all safety requirements in schools, hospitals, and public premises. The European Standard EN 13501-1 is the currently the highest standard in fire performance, and our ranges are now certified under it!

Why is important to have fire-tested and certified lockers?

Lockers are usually lined against the wall and during the event of a fire, lockers that do not have this certification would catch fire and spread throughout corridors and walkways. Having Fire-Tested and Certified Lockers means that the lockers will not pose a danger to escape routes and should not add to the spread of a fire. If lockers do not have this certification, they could be a risk and a hazard.

Steel has a high melting point, which is 1370°C, which is 300 degrees above the maximum temperature of a room fire that has been burning for 4 hours. Since the fire brigade will be likely to arrive much sooner than that, it’s safe to say that Steel Lockers can withstand fires that reach maximum fire temperatures! What makes our lockers fire-retardant is not just the steel component of the lockers, but the epoxy paint that coats them! This qualifies them as non-combustible, meaning they will not combust, increase, or sustain any fire!

At the end of the day, our fire-tested lockers could protect the contents of lockers but are primarily meant to permit the safe escape of all. They can help by halting the spread of fire long enough for the fire brigade to put the fire out.

According to the classification, products tested to EN 13501-1 are valid for use against walls and ceilings or free-standing. This means that you can use our lockers anywhere in the premises, along corridors and against room walls, at entrances or exits. However, be sure that your lockers don’t block any doorways or narrow passageways!

Products we highly recommend

Probe ActiveCoat Lockers

Our best-seller due to its anti-bacterial technology and low cost, we recommend using these lockers in schools, hospitals, and gyms. Fire Zero Tested and certified to EN 13501-1: 2007 + A1:2009

Probe Autumn Lockers

Our colourful range with exciting colour combinations that are ideal for schools, colleges, and universities. Fire Zero Tested and certified to EN 13501-1: 2007 + A1:2009

Armour Standard Lockers

You can adapt the height, width, and depth of our Armour Standard Lockers to suit individual needs. Fire Guard Tested and Certified to EN 13501-1. Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

Premium Heavy Duty Lockers

Manufactured using a heavy gauge frame and reinforced doors, our Heavy Duty Lockers are ideal for added security and durability. Fire Guard Tested and Certified to EN 13501-1. Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

What to look out for while shopping for lockers

If you are buying for public premises, Fire Safety is necessary and everyone’s responsibility. Make sure you are buying Fire-Tested and Certified Lockers and look out for these numbers:

  • Fire Guard Tested and Certified to EN 13501-1
  • Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

Identifying hazards and preventing fires

To reduce the risk of fires, the HSE recommends the following:

  • Carry out a fire safety risk assessment
  • Ensure good housekeeping, eg avoid build-up of rubbish that could burn
  • Consider how to detect fires and how to warn people quickly if they start, eg installing smoke alarms and fire alarms or bells 
  • Have the correct fire-fighting equipment for putting a fire out quickly
  • Keep fire exits and escape routes clearly marked and unobstructed at all times
  • Ensure your employees receive appropriate training on procedures they need to follow, including fire drills 
  • Review and update your risk assessment regularly

Have you found Evie the Elf yet?

Evie the Elf is currently hiding on the Direct2U Network and she’s offering a 5% discount to anyone who finds the code on her dress! She’s been dropping heavy hints that she could be hiding in the Wire Mesh Locker range… Simply add the code to your checkout for your Christmas Perk!

Last Post for Lockers

If you require delivery before Christmas, don’t forget that the last day post for Free 5 Day Delivery is December 15 at midday! So be sure to check the Availability for your lockers before you order, so you can get them before Christmas! Any orders posted after December 15 will be delivered from the week commencing on Tuesday 3 January 2017. Happy shopping!

13th December 2016 0

Are your lockers ready for the new £1 coin?

Did you know that as of March 2017 there will be a new £1 coin in circulation?

You may be thinking how will this affect our lockers? Well, if you have lockers with standard key or hasp and staple locks it won’t affect you. However, if you purchased lockers before 1 st July 2016 with coin return or coin retain locks, they will soon become out of date and as of September 2017 unusable.

If you have purchased lockers after this date, then don’t worry we have made sure our lockers are ‘future proof’ from now on. The new coin locks accept both the current £1 coin and the new £1 coin. So, if you do need to replace your coin locks they will only need to be changed once, and whilst the coin is in transition your lockers will still be in perfect use. We’ve made it really easy to replace your coin locks and have some cost effective options available to you.

Why has the government decided to change the £1 coin?

The £1 coin is one of the oldest British coins still in circulation. It was first issued in 1983 and since then it has changed very little, making it one of the easiest coins to counterfeit. Did you know that one in 30 pound coins are actually fakes?

This causes a significant cost to taxpayers, industries and to the general public. Therefore, the government announced back in 2014 that a new £1 coin would be released. The last £1 coin as we currently know it was issued in December 2015.

The new coin will be in use from Mach 2017, not too long away, and the government are acting quickly to get the current pound coin out of circulation. By September 2017 it will not be accepted.

What will the new pound coin look like?

It has a new design similar to that of the £2 coin. It will be 12 sided with rounded edged and corners and have a nickel brass outer circle with a nickel plated solid alloy inner circle. The new design is meant to be very difficult to replicate and will have numerous counterfeit preventions.

What lock options are available?

We currently have two new coin lock options available from two different manufacturers: Lowe & Fletcher and Assa Abloy. If you need to replace your coin locks the first thing to do is check the manufacturer’s name on the back of your current locks. You will need to replace your locks with like for like (e.g. the same lock manufacturer).

If you’re a little unsure or have a different manufacturer’s name on the back of your lock please take a photo and email it to us at sales@direct2u.co.uk. We’ll be more than happy to help you and find the right locks for your lockers!

Take a look at the simple guide we’ve created below. It should help you find the right lock for your lockers! It couldn’t be easier.

Lowe & Fletcher £1 Coin Lock

KEY FEATURES

  • Will accept the current and new £1 coins
  • Replace your locks now and no further modification will be needed
  • Standard latch fitting for lock to be positioned on right hand side of door
  • Available in Wet Area version for changing rooms, gyms, swimming pools etc.
  • Wet Area version locks have been tested and are suitable for chlorinated atmospheres
  • Available in Coin Return and Coin Retain versions (see section above for details)
  • Strong and reliable locks which are simple to install and replace
  • Manufactured in the UK to exacting standards

*** Shop Lowe & Fletcher Locks here ***

Assa Abloy £1 Coin Lock

KEY FEATURES

  • Lock will accept both the current and new £1 coins
  • No further alterations will be required once lock has been replaced
  • Standard latch fitting for lock to be positioned on right hand side of door
  • Available in Wet Area version ideal for changing rooms, gyms and swimming pools
  • Quality lock which is simple to fit and replace

*** Shop Assa Abloy Locks here ***

If you are looking to order a large quantity of these locks please Live Chat or Call our Sales Team on 01922 715 130 for a quotation as quantity discounts will apply. Also, for large quantities we can offer an installation team to come to your premises and replace the locks for you. If you are interested in this service please get in touch for a quote today.

Didn’t buy your lockers from us?

No problem. As long as you have followed the steps in our guide above and are sure you have chosen the right lock for your lockers you can buy online. And if you’re unsure what lock to buy just email us at sales@direct2u.co.uk or call us on 01922 715 130. 

12th October 2016 2

Guide To: Construction Lockers

When you’re given the task to buy lockers for your construction site or facilities how do you know you’re buying the best lockers for the job.

Contractors are required to provide welfare facilities and maintain these for the duration of the project.

The type of facilities required and the scale of facilities will naturally depend on the size of the project. Here are some key facilities that might be required:

Toilets

Washing facilities

Drinking water

Facilities for rest

Changing rooms and lockers

In this blog we’re going to concentrate on lockers for construction sites, finding out which ones are best to use.

Cloakroom Benches

Construction Site Lockers for Changing Rooms

Changing rooms are needed wherever workers have to wear specialist clothing for work and cannot be expected to change elsewhere. They are also essential for employees who are required to keep their work clothes in safe place, at work and not allowed to take them home/ off site.

Changing rooms must provide seating, a means of drying and storing clothing and a place to secure personal effects.

For many construction sites, ventilation is key. If clothes are likely to become damp, smelly or dusty it is a good idea to keep them in secure, but also ventilated lockers to allow them to be fresh and ready for the next working day. For this we’d recommend Wire Mesh Lockers:

Wire Mesh Lockers

Wire mesh lockers provide good visibility whilst ensuring the security of personal items

Wire mesh allows warm air to circulate through the lockers drying and damp or wet items and keeping them fresh

They are also popular for storing work tool as the wire mesh allows people to quickly identify the contents of each locker without having to open each one

Need these lockers quickly? We have a range of wire mesh lockers which are available on 5 day delivery

If it’s not necessarily clothing storage you need on your construction site we have plenty of other options. On many sites workers are not allowed to keep their phones and personal belongings on them for various reasons including health and safety. Some people may choose to bring bags to work to store their stuff in – for which a standard steel locker would be ideal. Depending on the size of storage required and the amount of space vs. staff there are, this could be anything from a one door locker to a 6 door locker. Such lockers are often kept in construction site cabins where they are secure from outside elements and hidden from people passing by. For this we’d recommend several of our steel lockers…

Construction Site Lockers for Site Cabins

Standard Steel Lockers

1.Standard Steel Lockers – Traditional locker design provides a safe place for members of staff to store a range of items including bags, shoes, hats etc. Express delivery lockers are available if ordered before 12pm – can be delivered to site the next working day. These high quality lockers are low cost but don’t compromise on security.

2.Personal Effect Lockers – Ideal for workers to store their phones, wallets and keys in a secure location. Cost and space saving locker can store up to 40 different personnel items at any one time. If storage is only required for small items then the H165 x W225 x D360mm compartment size is perfect.

Personal Effects Lockers

3.In Charge Tool Lockers – Ideal for any construction site or building site that regularly use cordless tools. The charging lockers are designed to keep expensive tools safe and charging at the same time so they are ready for use – no need to start a job to then realise your tools are not ready for use. Each compartment comes with one 3 pin UK socket (two sockets are available P.O.A).

Battery and Tool Charging Lockers
  • All the doors are independently earthed to the locker carcass
  • One side of the locker and the door fronts are perforated – this will help prevent heat building up during charging
  • Each shelf has an additional front to rear reinforcing box section for added strength – can store heavy tools
  • Power lead is supplied with fitted RCD plug – lead plugs into the locker enabling easy replacement of the lead if every damaged
  • Supply voltage 230Volts
  • Maximum current consumption in normal use is 13amp

Another common place to store lockers on construction sites is of course, out doors. When exposing them to the elements, you’ll need a strong and enduring plastic locker. Plastic is ideal for outdoor storage as it wont rust and can take a bit of a beating.

Plastic Lockers

Construction Site Lockers for Outdoor Areas

  • Our Probe Ultrabox Plus lockers are designed to be used outdoor
  • Come rain or shine these lockers are built to withstand the harshest environments and weather conditions
  • Waterproof door seal, lock gasket and drain hole plug
  • Super strong polyethylene material construction
  • Anti-bacterial technology coating
  • This range also come with a 10 year warranty which is rare

Thanks for reading our brief guide on Lockers for Construction sites. If you have any questions please live chat or call us on 01922 71510.

Information from http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/w…

11th December 2015 0

Guide to: Laptop, Tablet and Mobile Phone Lockers

Recently there has been a huge popularity growth in the use of devices in public facilities and therefore a need for places to store and charge them has emerged. We have the answer to all your device storage needs with our brief guide to charging lockers.

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Personal Effects Lockers

Mobile Phone Storage Lockers

Pretty much all of us are glued to our phones these days and it can be difficult to leave them alone. If you’re a school, office, warehouse or any other environment where phones are prohibited then this unit is essential for you. Give students, staff and visitors a safe place to store their personal items.

Whether your lockers will be multi-user or one regular user we have the locker for you. With a range of lock options to choose from, storing devices securely and efficiently has never been so easy.

Recommended Product: Personal Effects Lockers

Our personal effects locker comes in 4 different compartment and sizing options. There are 20, 28 or 40 compartments with an entry aperture of H 150 x W 163 x D 360mm each. This size makes them ideal for all small devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players and other personal effects including keys, wallets and more. The units feature a behind-frame locking system and through frame shelf for ultimate security. Designed with multiple users in mind the locker is coated with anti-bacterial technology to stop the spread of bacteria.

Battery Charging Lockers

Mobile Phone Charging Lockers

So far it seems that 2015 is the year of the smart phone locker. They’ve been cropping up here, there and everywhere including shopping centres, theme parks, gyms and more. Not only do these lockers provide a safe place to store phones, they also provide users with the opportunity to charge their devices.

Charging lockers might not cost you as much as you think. They can be a quick and easy way to earn money back on your investment by charging for usage. With a coin return lock option users have to put money in to use the locker or similarly with a token lock users can purchase tokens for an amount chosen by the establishment.

Recommended Product: Charging Personal Effects Lockers 8 Compartments

This charging locker has eight compartments which can each have either one or two standard UK sockets inside. Charging up to a maximum of 16 devices at any one time, the lockers can also be used for storage alone meaning it can house many more devices. The doors feature a perforated section to regulate temperature during use and all doors are earthed to the locker to ensure safe use. Each unit is coated in Biocote – an antimicrobial (anti-bacterial) technology offering protection from the spread of germs for the life of the locker.

Laptop Charging Lockers

Laptop Charging Lockers

Schools, colleges and universities all over the world are choosing to go digital and use laptops and tablets in the classroom. Many further education facilities are also providing students with laptops in their libraries meaning students don’t have to be fixed to one spot unlike the traditional methods. The decision to provide communal devices for students has proved popular bringing more out of their rooms and into the library to study, allowing students the flexibility to squeeze in study session in between classes and not have to carry their own devices around with them all day.

Due to the multi-purpose nature of the scheme there needs to be a safe and secure place to not only store the devices but to also charge them in between users. It can be tricky trying to manage to loaning of the laptops in order to keep track of damages and losses etc but we have the solution: Laptop Charging Lockers. Our range of lockers can be supplied with a range of locking mechanisms ranging from keys to padlocks to digital locks. Ideal for communal use areas, the lockers provide a safe place for students to easily return and charge the lockers without any intervention from staff. A popular management of laptops is to assign a number to each locker compartment and corresponding laptop and have students allocate their name to a number. Students will then sign the laptops in and out making it easy for staff to see the users and usage.

Recommended Product: Laptop Charging Lockers 10 Door 10 Compartments

Standing at 1778mm tall, 457mm wide and 457mm deep this unit is ideal for the purpose described above. The locker can house and charge up to ten laptop devices at a time providing a safe and secure place to store them. Each compartment is fitted with a single socket and is ventilated for safety when charging. With a wide range of popular colours to choose from this locker would suit any educational, office or warehouse facility and can be matched to brand/ uniform colours. Each unit is coated with BioCote anti-bacterial paint that helps stop the spread of germs by 99% for the entire life of the locker.

LapCabby Charging Lockers

Tablet Charging and Storing Lockers

Similar to the introduction of laptops into educational environments, tablets have also grown in popularity. Many schools – particularly primary schools and choosing to use tablets to not only education children on technology but to also use them as educational tools. Specialist software is available providing educational games and other interactive apps for children to use. Proving to be a popular incentive to children, tablets are now widely used across the UK. The UK’s number one tablet storage brand in schools is LapCabby and here at Direct2U we are proud to offer a wide selection of the range.

Another popular institution turning to tablet devices is the NHS. It is believed that accuracy and treatment time can be improved through the use of tablet devices enabling doctors and nurses to share notes instantly. However, we all know that technology can be unreliable and this new system can only work if the devices are looked after and of course – have power.

Recommended Product: TabCabby Horizontal Storage

This 1115mm high unit is deceptively big and can store up to 32 tablets (max. size 310 x 198 x 35mm each). The storage unit has a grey frame as standard with a choice of accent colours including purple, charcoal, blue, orange and lime. Each unit is fitted with Power7energy management system which features easy use timers, Economy 7 and day time charging. To ensure ultimate safety the TabCabby also has AC adaptors and power supply stored in a separate compartment with unique cable storage to keep unit tidy and safe. As if this unit didn’t have enough selling features, here’s one more: each LapCabby and TabCabby unit comes with a two year manufacturer’s warranty.

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Thanks for reading our guide to charging lockers. Hopefully our guide has helped you make an informed decision on which lockers are best for you. If you have any further questions please ask our sales team on live chat, sales@direct2u.co.uk or 01922 715130.

12th October 2015 0

NEW: EU Standard Fire Proof Lockers

NEW: EU Standard Fire Proof Lockers

Probe are a famous and much loved favourite in the locker industry. Their ability to manufacture high quality, long lasting lockers whilst keeping prices low is what sets them apart from other manufacturers.

And now, they have outdone themselves again. All of the steel lockers branded Probe on our website are now Fire Zero tested and certified.

What does this mean?

To cut a long story short, it means that each of our Probe steel lockers are non-combustible meaning they won’t burn during a fire. Although steel is not known for being highly combustible, Probe steel lockers are the only ones in the market to have been tested and certified to Fire Zero standards.

Currently, Probe steel lockers are the only brand to have achieved the title of being tested and approved within the European Standard – EN 13501-1: 2007 +A1 2009 in relation to fire performance.

To many of us this will just look like a bunch on random letters and numbers. However, this qualification is extremely important, particularly when lockers are being used in public places. Not only does this rating mean the lockers themselves don’t burn, it also means they will not increase or sustain the spread of any fire within their proximity.

More technical nitty-gritty

• Probe Fire Zero steel lockers comply with the requirements laid out in Building Bulletin 100: Design for fire safety in schools

• Probe Fire Zero lockers are now the best and safest choice for use in corridors, changing rooms and circulation areas

• Fire Zero Probe lockers are the only lockers in the UK and Europe to have been awarded this important certification

Protect yourself and everyone else by choosing the ground breaking Fire Zero Probe Lockers.

Probe Fire Zero Lockers we offer:

Probe ACTIVECOAT Lockers

Probe ActiveCoat Lockers

This product is currently our best seller due to it’s low cost and anti-bacterial technology. The ActiveCoat range is perfect for schools, hospitals, gyms and more thanks to the variety of size and door combinations available. The locker units themselves have a channel base designed to protect floor coverings and all doors are fully welded with stiffeners which promises security. The anti-bacterial coating lasts the life of the locker and tests have found that there is a 99% reduction in the spreading of germs.

Probe Quarto Locker

Probe Quarto Lockers

Don’t have a lot of space? Break the mould of conventional lockers and opt for lockers you can stack to create the dimensions you need. The units themselves have been designed for individual use and can be bolted together in blocks. Thanks to the compartments being tall, these lockers are ideal for storing school bags and handbags comfortably. Quarto lockers can also be used if you need an extra compartment on top of existing standard locker units as the compartment sizes compliment those of standard lockers.

Probe Cube Lockers

Probe Cube Lockers

Similar to the Quarto locker, the cube units have been designed for stacking and nesting together in environments where space is limited or vertical lockers aren’t appropriate. Probe cube lockers come in three different sizes: 305mm, 380mm and 460mm. These units also feature activecoat technology to stop the spread of germs in high traffic and educational environments. All lockers in this range are delivered pre-drilled for easy bolting and attaching together.

Probe Autumn Lockers

Probe Autumn Lockers

Like all Probe lockers, this range is manufactured here in the UK, guaranteed to be made with the highest quality materials and components. The high grade construction and finish of Probe lockers is well known world wide making them a popular choice in many applications. The Autumn range is special due to its unique colour offerings which include pastel shades of orange, blue, green, yellow and purple. Similar to the other standard Probe lockers, this range has built in channels formed at the base to help prevent any damage to the ground and flooring.

If you’re buying for a school, office, staff or any other environment where you are responsible for others safety, don’t take risks. Choose a brand you can trust. This Fire Zero technology is a ground breaking advancement for the locker industry and we are excited to see what more developments follow.

26th August 2015 0