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Laboratory Cabinets: Types & Uses<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Laboratory cabinets are commonly found in a lab and used for storage. <\/span>Depending on the storage needs the cabinets can be\u00a0<\/span>general purpose cabinets<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>chemical storage cabinets & flammable safety cabinets<\/span><\/a>, fume hoods<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>mobile cabinets<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for easy movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, let\u2019s explore the various types of general-purpose cabinets in a laboratory:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Base Cabinets<\/strong>: A base cabinet is always mounted and\/or set on the floor and supports a surface. The base cabinet may or may not have a top and consists of two ends – a back, and a face. The face may be open, to access the storage area, or may be outfitted with one or more drawers and\/or door(s).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Mobile Cabinets<\/strong>: Mobile cabinets are base cabinets consisting of four casters with different configurations of door and drawers. A mobile cabinet can consist of an interlocking drawer device, gang locking mechanism, anti-tip devices, and counterweight for safety applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Suspended Cabinets<\/strong>: These cabinets are suspended from a table frame or rail system by means of a mechanical device. The suspended cabinet is designed to be repositioned or removed. A cabinet storage device consists of different configurations of doors and drawers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Wall Cabinet:<\/strong> A wall cabinet is always mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall, a divider, panel, or some other vertical structure. A wall cabinet is usually less than 48\u201d (1,219mm) high. A wall cabinet consists of a back, a top, bottom, and a face. The face may be open to access the storage area or may be outfitted with one or more door(s). The wall cabinet usually does not include a drawer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Counter Mounted Cabinet:<\/strong> A counter mounted cabinet is a wall and typically mounted on the work surface or shelf (as in a reagent shelf). The height of the counter mounted cabinet is usually 48\u201d (1,219mm).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Tall Cabinet (Full Height Unit):<\/strong> A tall cabinet is always placed on the floor and is usually 84\u201d (2,134mm) high. The tall cabinet consists of a top, bottom panel, a back, and a face. The face may be open to access the storage area or may be outfitted with one or more drawers and\/or door(s).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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