Lab Storage Cabinet

A: A laboratory storage cabinet is a purpose-designed storage unit used to organize laboratory equipment, glassware, reagents, samples, tools and other supplies. Depending on the application, it can be installed under a workbench, against a wall, as a tall freestanding unit or on casters.

A: A laboratory cabinet is an individual storage unit. Laboratory casework is a broader term that can include base cabinets, wall cabinets, storage units, work surfaces and integrated laboratory furniture systems. SEFA's casework standards cover several types of laboratory-grade cabinetry.

A: There is no single material that is best for every laboratory. Cold-rolled steel is suitable for many general laboratory applications, stainless steel can be useful where cleanability and moisture resistance are important, and polypropylene may be selected for certain corrosive chemical environments. The stored materials and laboratory conditions should determine the choice.

A: Yes. Cabinet dimensions, materials, shelves, drawers, doors, locks, casters, finishes and other details can be customized according to the laboratory layout and storage requirements.

A: Yes. Our metal laboratory casework is engineered to satisfy SEFA 8-M performance specifications, including cabinet load tests, shelf deflection limits, door hinge endurance, and chemical resistance coating tests.

A: Yes. We offer conversion kits featuring heavy-duty polyurethane casters (with total-lock brakes) or self-contained caster bases that slide seamlessly under C-frame lab benches.

A: Standard production time is typically 15–25 business days depending on order volume, material selection (Steel vs. PP), and custom color requirements.