The concept of Metal lockers is simple. Choose your style, size, colour and locks. However, there are still questions to be answered that go beyond the simple options available. What other colours do lockers come in? What metal are lockers made from? How do you lock your lockers? We’ll use this space to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we get from our customers.
What to put in your locker.
Although not technically a question, it’s along the same lines as ‘What can I put in my Locker?’. This is a good starting point. It may seem obvious but we wouldn’t suggest that you can store absolutely everything in your lockers.
For students, office staff and warehouse employees, Lockers can store everything you need during your working day. Coats, lunch, sports wear, books, phones, tablets, shoes, the works.
We don’t recommend that you store any chemical substances in lockers. There are other specially made products for use with chemical products.
How Tall Are Lockers?
The average height of a standard locker is 1800mm. Generally, lockers tend to have a flat top design. This is to prevent any awkward obstructions with ceilings are partitions in more traditional buildings. Our TUFF Lockers are a great example of what to expect from our standard height lockers.
Standard height of a full sized Locker
However, there are many types of lockers to choose from. Nurseries and Primary schools may not need lockers as tall as 1800mm. Therfore, small variations are a great option. We have lockers as low as 300mm (our Armour Cube Lockers). These are also stackable. Click here to take a closer look at our Cube Lockers.
Locker heights can vary significantly
Alternatively, explore lower compartment lockers. Our Education Lockers are perfect for Primary Schools and Secondary Schools. Heights from 955mm to 1380mm allow pupils to store and access thier personal belongings with ease.
What Metal Are Lockers Made From?
The majority of metal lockers are made from 0.7mm mild steel. Mild steel is made from iron and carbon. This metal has a carbon content betwen 0.16% and 0.29%. Mild steel has a relatively high melting point between 1450°C to 1520°C. This high temperature translates to the steel being more ductile when heated. This effictively allows us to forge, cut, drill and weld with more ease.
Having said that, not all lockers made from metal. The reason for this is that some businesses require lockers suitable in other conditions or even outdoors. Take our Plastic Lockers for instance. These are fantastic for gyms, sports halls or the outdoors. The polyethelene material that we use for these are particulary good in wet areas. The plastic finish cannot rust and one of the most durable materials used. In fact, we use the same matertial is to make Wheelie Bins, albeit a high-density polythelene.
Why Do Lockers Have Vents?
Ventilation styles for Probe, Pure and Armour Lockers
Locker doors have various styles of ventilation. The reason these slits in the metal are included in the door locker design is purely to allow air to pass through the compartment. Without these, a build of dust and smell can occur. The airflow means less maintenance for users. Some of our larger compartmetns, such as out 1 door 1800mm high lockers, include 2 vents. Whereas the smaller compartment lockers like our 5 and 6 door lockers, have just 1 vent.
How To Lock a Locker
There are multiple factors that can dictate your choice of locks, this ultimately leads to the question of how it is your going to lock each locker compartment. Where the lockers are going and who can access them will help you with your decision in selecting cam, swivel, coin and other locks.
For Schools, swivel locks are ideal as they instantly access with the turn of a small level on the front of the door. Whereas a coin return / retain lock would be ideal for leisure centres and sports halls. In most cases, there will be the option to purchase a Master Key. This gives the main user access to all locker compartments.
Swivel Locks
Combination Locks
Coin Return Locks
There are more locking options for you to be able to lock your compartements. Our Probe Lockers have even more options. You can check out our Locking guide here too.
Contact Us
For any further enquiries or questions you maye have, please reach out to us here. Use our web chat, phone lines or email us at sales@direct2u.co.uk and we will respond as soon as we can.
To someone who has been tasked with
the job of buying lockers for their workplace/ office/ factory/ where
ever, the world of lockers can be quite daunting. Aren’t they all just
the same? I hear you ask. The simple answer for this is no, they are
not! Maybe it’s because I spend everyday learning about lockers that I’m
so enthusiastic but dare I say it, they can be quite fun!
On a tight budget?
Not
that our lockers are expensive (they’re actually the cheapest on the
web) but like everything, some are cheaper than others. We understand
that sometimes there is no fuss or special features required and a
budget locker will do the job. Introducing our Budget Lockers range.
This
range has been developed to prioritise price over any fancy features.
These are what you’d call your bog standard, basic lockers.
• Economy Lockers
1800mm high, 300mm wide and either 300mm or 450mm deep. These lockers are robust and are manufactured with
reinforced
doors with a welded frame for extra rigidity. Standard key lock (cam
lock) fitted as standard – as with all our lockers. However, if you
would like padlock locking please state in the order comments and we can
arrange this for no extra cost. Padlocking is a good idea for staff
lockers as staff members can bring their own padlocks and have
responsibility for their won goods. Padlock option is also useful when
multiple members of staff will be using the same locker and saves having
to pass keys around etc. The carcass colour is standard light grey with
the choice of either light grey doors or blue doors. Each unit is
predrilled for nesting and is completed with anti-bacterial powder
coated finish to help stop the spread of germs. With a starting price of
£48 these lockers are an absolute steal and can be delivered to you in
10 working days.
Want something low cost but a bit fancier?
Our
standard locker range features a whole host of lockers that are a
fraction more expensive than our budget range, but are a whole lot
fancier. With a bit more budget you can get a whole range of colours –
great for staff lockers and workplaces where lockers will be visible to
visitors. There are many lockers in this range so here’s our top pick:
• Probe Autumn Lockers
These
are high quality lockers ideal for not only offices but also schools,
colleges and much more. Available in two depths: 300mm or 450mm, with a
standard height of 1780mm and width of 300mm. Unlike most lockers, these
lockers are available with either a smoke white, black and now also
silver frame – much more interesting than the usual grey frame. The
doors are also available in unique pastel colours: blue, green, orange,
purple and yellow. The locking system as standard is cam lock (key lock)
and can be changed to padlock at your request. All Probe lockers
feature ActiveCoat anti-bacterial finish to help eliminate the spreading
of germs for the lifetime of the locker.
Need storage quick time?
It’s
highly likely that when you realise you need staff lockers, you need
them now. That’s why here at Direct2U we have a quick ship range,
created with the busy customer in mind. Whether you need the lockers
tomorrow or by the end of the week we have a solution. Many of the
coloured door and high tech lockers are made to order and have slightly
longer lead times. If you can afford the time to wait, it’s worth it.
But, for those of you that can’t, don’t worry. Our quick ship range
features high quality, sturdy lockers with a choice of 1, 2, 4 and 6
doors/ compartments depending on what storage staff will need. Similar
to the budget range, our quick ship range are available in light grey
and blue doors – now with the choice of red also.
• Express Delivery Lockers – Next Day Delivery
One
of our most popular products for the simple fact that you can have them
delivered the very next day. In order to receive your lockers next
working day please make sure your order before 12 midday – this is
because we need to process the order and get them despatched to ensure
they will get to you on time. The lockers themselves are 1800mm tall,
300mm wide and either 300mm or 450mm deep. Single compartment option is
fitted with a coat hook and upper shelf as standard and the two
compartment option has a coat hook per compartment. The doors have been
strengthened, have rubber buffers and are ventilated – ideal for storing
and airing work/ staff clothing. Particularly popular as staff lockers
in offices and factories as employees can hang and leave garments such
as PPE wear and hi-vis wear safely and securely whilst not at work.
Need storage for small personal items?
If
you’re limited on space or don’t require large lockers our personal
effects lockers might be the ones for you. Designed to store small
personal items such as wallets, phones, keys etc these lockers are a
popular choice for factories,
warehouses
and retail environments. If staff aren’t allowed mobile phones and
other gadgets on them whilst working, provide them with somewhere safe
and secure to store them.
• Personal Effects Lockers
This
product is our best seller in this range thanks to its space saving and
practical design. It’s also a popular choice due to the next day
delivery, 5 day delivery and standard delivery options. Choice of colour
includes red, dark blue, grey, light blue, green and yellow. When
purchasing multiple units it’s good to order different colours so
lockers can be ‘zoned’ for different departments e.g. shop floor use
blue, customer services use yellow and so on. There is a choice of 4
different sizes and 3 numbers of compartments; 20, 28 and 40.
Need somewhere to store and charge staff laptops?
We’re
all pretty tech savvy these days and a lot of companies rely on laptops
and other devices to aid the day to day running of business. Where do
you store staff laptops when not in use? If the answers ‘in a cupboard’
or ‘on a desk’ then you should think about having somewhere secure to
store them. It’s not only loss of a laptop if anything were to go
missing, it’s often also vital information and data stored on them that
is lost too.
• Mobile Laptop Charging Locker
This handy unit is available in three sizes:
1. H 1200 x W 525 x D 670mm
2. H 1200 x W 525 x D 1220mm
3. H 1200 x W 1040 x D 660mm
Designed for easy transportation of
laptops from one location to another – particularly useful for large
offices. The wheels themselves feature a locking system for secure
storage when not mobile. The compartment size is H 100 x W 375 x D 465mm
which is the perfect size for storing one laptop. The locker also
charges devices stored inside and each compartment has a 3 pin plug
socket for use with mains lead. Grey frame as standard with a choice of
red, light grey or blue doors. Compartments are ventilated to ensure
regular temperature of devices whilst doors are shut and the unit itself
has a rimmed top to allow for stable laptop placement.
Need staff lockers with high visibility and ventilation?
There
are some workplaces such as warehouses and retail shops that require
constant visibility of staff bags to ensure ultimate security. Like wise
with ventilation, many places such as swim and surf schools need to
secure goods away over night but also need to allow them to dry and
ventilate to avoid mould. Choose from an array of compartment options
including single to 40 compartments. All our wire mesh lockers can be
ordered with or without doors. For this we have two suggestions:
• Express Wire Mesh Lockers – Nest of Two
This
is the ultimate high visibility and ventilation locker and it can be
delivered to your door in 5 working days. This unit is available with 1,
2, 3, 4 or 6 compartments depending on size of goods needing to be
stored. The locker is manufactured from 2.5mm x 25mm x 25mm welded mesh
and has a 8mm thick sturdy rod frame. The legs of the locker are 160mm
high to raise locker off floor and allow for all over ventilation.
Unlike our other lockers, this unit comes with a padlock locking system
per compartment as standard. For 1 and 2 compartment options, the locker
has a 3 point locking system and for the other compartment
configurations it has a single point locking system.
• Vision Lockers
Vision
lockers provide safe storage for staff belongings whilst maintaining
visibility. There are security shelves between lockers to ensure that
there is no unauthorised access to compartment s above and below. This
range is manufactured from sheet steel and is finished with a light
grey, anti bacterial powder coating. Clear Perspex doors available in 2,
3, 4 or 6 compartments.
Looking for storage for work wear and more?
Our
work wear locker range offers a host of different combinations for
storing larger work clothing such as jackets, boots, helmets and more.
This range is also ideal for those who store a change of clothes or
multiple items in their staff locker. Most of the units in this range
have been designed with one user in mind, meaning they tend to only have
one door per locker.
• Workwear Lockers
This
product is our top pick from the range as it ticks all the boxes. It’s
low cost and practical. The dimensions are 1800mm high, 450mm deep and
450mm wide. The top and bottom of the unit is vented with air
circulation holes and the unit also has semi-concealed, welded hinges.
The components feature a polyester and anti-bacterial coating perfect
for reducing the spread of germs. Each locker features an upper shelf
and a partition down the centre of the locker for easy storage
separation. Separating items is particularly useful in industries that
require clean/ dirty clothing, multiple work wear options and for staff
keeping uniforms at work. Colours available are yellow, maroon, red,
grey, pastel blue, green and dark blue. This unit and the Emergency
Services Lockers are popular with the police, fire brigade and
factories.
• Duo Lockers
If
you’re looking for something similar to the above locker but don’t have
enough space to cater for one locker per user then the duo locker could
be the perfect solution. The duo locker has been designed for use by
two people. Unlike our standard 4 compartment lockers where the
compartments are all of equal size – the duo locker has two tall and two
wider compartments. This is so that two users can hang clothing etc
whilst also being able to store headwear, bags and shoes in the top
compartments. This locker is available in two different depths: 300mm or
450mm. The height of 1800mm and width of 300mm are as standard.
Looking for something high-end?
Wooden
and wooden effect lockers are the smartest on the market. They ooze a
sense of quality and expense in comparison to standard metal lockers. If
you’re planning on having your staff lockers visible and on show then
it’s worth investing in some that are going to reflect your business in a
positive light.
• Executive Lockers
Our
Executive Lockers are a premium, high end product designed to smarten
up any environment. The body of the lockers are steel to ensure maximum
security, strength and lonjevity. The doors of the compartments feature
soft close hinges for that ultimate premium finish. Each unit is
predrilled ready for nesting – ideal for creating long rows and banks of
lockers. Finishes available are Pearl White, Sand Beige, Kashmir and
Grey Brown. The finishes are top quality foil wrapped facias. The colour
of the locker body is defined by which end panel you choose, options
include: Hacienda black, Walnut Gloss, Graphite Gloss and Winchester
Oak.
That’s
it for our staff locker guide. It’s a very lengthy guide, we realise
but we hope it helps in making the right decision for your needs. If you
do happen (if it’s even possible) to have any more questions, please
live chat, call or email us and we’ll be happy to help.
The use of lockers in primary schools is growing rapidly for a number of reasons:
1. Staff can keep equipment and supplies safely stored out of children’s reach
2. Pupils have a safe place to keep their belongings – in favour over the traditional drawer systems
3. Members of staff can also safely secure their belongings without the worry of them getting into the wrong hands
4. Laptops and tablets are now used more than ever in education and having somewhere safe and secure to store them is essential
By
giving pupils their own lockers it teaches them to take responsibility
for their own stuff and also gives teachers peace of mind that
belongings wont get muddled up between pupils.
Here are our top suggestions for lockers in Primary Schools:
1. ‘School Lockers’
From £72.00
These
lockers have been designed for use by smaller people and have a height
of 1370mm (approx. 4 and a half foot). They have three compartments
ideal for multi-users and storage of back packs, sports kits and more.
Standard
door colour options include dark blue, green, yellow, grey, maroon,
pastel blue and red. Want these lockers to match your school colours? No
problem! They are also available for customisation and can be created
in bespoke colour configurations.
2. ‘Cube Lockers’
From £31.24
Here
at Direct2U we offer a wide range of cube lockers from Armour to Probe.
Cube lockers are ideal for use with smaller and younger children thanks
to their nifty little sizes. These lockers can be stacked and
configured to suit individual needs. Sizes include 305mm, 380mm and
460mm.
3. ‘Plastic Lockers’
From £79.00
Plastic
lockers are particularly popular with schools due to their ability to
be stored outdoors. This frees up valuable indoor space and makes use of
outdoor space. These lockers are also easy to maintain and can simply
be hosed down for cleaning. They are ideal for storing all sorts of
equipment including outdoor sports equipment and more. Our range of
plastic lockers are all fun and cool looking adding a modern twist to
any playground!
4. ‘LapCabby Lockers’
From £641.00
Don’t
be put off by the price tags of these lockers – they’re worth it! With
the fast growing increase of laptops and tablets being used in schools,
these lockers provide the ultimate safe and secure place to store them.
Lockers may be slightly the wrong term for them as they are mobile, more
like trolleys. They also come with in built charging ports so that
goods stored inside can be safely charged over night or when not in use.
Secondary School
When pupils reach secondary school
their whole school schedule is flipped upside down. They go from
spending every day in the same couple of class rooms in primary school
to having to navigate a large school complex several times a day. Due to
the increase in classes and classrooms students have to carry many
books and bags around with them on a daily basis. This is why having
lockers is essential to save them time and back ache. By having
somewhere safe to store their books and kits when not in use, students
can save themselves a lot of messing around and unnecessary pain.
Secondary School Lockers suggestions:
1. ‘Economy Lockers’
From £48.00
This
is our most popular range of lockers for the simple reason that it is
the cheapest. We know that many schools (and businesses) work to a tight
budget so we offer this range to fit in with that. These are you
standard metal lockers – 1800mm high with a choice of 1, 2, 4 or 6 doors
in either blue or light grey. They feature a cam lock (key lock) as
standard but can also have a swivel lock (for use with padlock) at no
extra cost. They are also on a free 10 day delivery meaning these
lockers are an all round good choice.
2. ‘Probe ActiveCoat Lockers’
From £51.00
Probe
lockers always sell like hot cakes and why? Because they’re Probe.
Probe are renowned for their lasting quality and high grade finishes.
What makes this range ideal for schools is that a) they’re low in price
and b) they have ActiveCoat technology which stops the spreading of
germs and reduces germs by 99%. This is essential in high traffic areas
such as schools, hospitals and more.
This range also offers three
width and depth options and are available in 1 – 6 compartments. Fitted
with camlocks (key locks) as standard but like with all our lockers,
padlock option is available for no extra cost.
3. ‘Express Delivery Lockers’
From £54.47
We
offer a range of standard metal lockers with next day delivery or 5 day
delivery. For schools and other applications that need good quality
lockers fast then this range is perfect. Two sizing options grey or blue
doors and a choice of 1, 2, 4 or 6 compartments you can’t go wrong with
this locker.
Higher Education
For education facilities
such as colleges and universities the standard of learning, building and
expectations are a lot higher. For students paying to go to university
they expect to feel like their fees are worth paying. This can be done
via the facilities at the university and how modern and expensive they
look.
Like with other educational facilities, lockers are vital
for storing students and staffs belongings. Particularly with colleges
and universities where campus’ can be large and students there for a
prolonged period of time, having somewhere safe to store items is
useful.
For higher education facilities we suggest our slightly higher range lockers:
1. ‘Probe Autumn Lockers’
From £74.20
This
range of Probe lockers are unique due to their white and black frame
options. Most lockers are a standard light grey with a standard set of
door colours. But not the autumn range, oh no, this range is available
in blue, green, orange, yellow and purple. The autumn lockers also
feature Probes famous anti-bacterial technology ActiveCoat to help
protect users against the spreading of germs.
2. ‘Executive Lockers’
From £186.00
These
lockers are ultimate quality and foil wrapped door fascias for that
luxury finish. The body of the locker is steel which provides maximum
strength and durability. Another luxurious feature of these lockers is
the soft close hinges. They come predrilled for nesting allowing you to
create your own unique combination and have a range of matching end
panels to finish off that executive look.
3. ‘Personal Effects Lockers’
From £205.00
Colleges
and universities are full of young adults and their beloved mobile
phones and tablets. Our range of personal effects lockers provide super
secure place to keep such small belongings, both electronic and
non-electronic. Particularly popular for storing wallets, purses, mobile
phones, mp3 players and more. Available in a range of colours, these
lockers are ideal for providing safe storage to a large number of users
at once.
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That’s
our guide to shopping for school lockers! We hope you found this
useful. Please note we do offer no obligation free site surveys where we
will visit you premesis and assess which lockers we’d recommend for
you. If you have any questions please do not hesistate to call or live
chat with us.
