Archive for September, 2009

Garment Lockers

September 8th, 2009

Garment Lockers are available in two distinct types. Garment Dispenser lockers are designed for the storage of clean folded garments prior to use. Garment Collectors are designed for dirty or soiled garments to be stored ready for collection. The two lockers provide a valuable service where third party garment providers are used. The Garment Dispenser allows for the third party to have access to each garment dispenser by means of a master door which opens up every compartment in the locker at the same time. The third party then replenishes the garment dispenser with clean folded garments, shuts the door and then collects the dirty or soiled garments from the garment collector before leaving the premises. The following day or shift, the whole process repeats itself, and so on. The master door on the garment dispenser is normally a key lock, whilst the individual compartment doors can be fitted with either key locks or hasp and staple locks allowing for the use of a padlock. Garment Lockers are normally used alongside combinations of compartment lockers to achieve the best possible use of space within a locker room. Garment lockers tend to be utilised where the are large quantites of staff who require clean garments for each shift pattern.

In Brief: Garment Lockers – Folded Garments – Factories
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Clothes Garment Lockers

Clothes Garment Lockers

Personal Effects Lockers

September 7th, 2009

The Personal Effects Locker combines the requirements of the smaller compartment lockers to provide a maximum number of compartments in one locker. The result is a very small compartment which is only suitable for the storage of a bunch of keys or a mobile phone. The personal effects lockers are available in a small range of alternative sizes with compartment quantities ranging from 20 to 40. Each compartment is individually accessible and lockable. The standard locking mechanism is a key lock although a padlock fitting is also possible. In some cases, coin operated mechanisms are used, although this can vary from each design. The personal effects lockers are particularly useful when large quantities of similarly shaped items are required to be stored. Popular uses include restricted access environments where mobile phones for example are not allowed, and events such as music gigs or conferences. Some personal effects lockers have been modified to allow mobile phones to be charged. These are very popular at music festivals.

In Brief: Personal Effects Lockers – Small compartment / Large quantities – Events
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Personal Effects Lockers

Personal Effects Lockers

Special Compartment Lockers

September 4th, 2009

Apart form the range of compartment lockers mentioned, there are a few other options available when it comes to having a large number of compartments in a small space. Eight compartment lockers are becoming more popular as the compartment size required is less. Ten and Sixteen compartment lockers are also available, their exact use seems to be for headsets and keyboards in offices where hot desking requires such items to belong to specific users. Again, each of these compartment lockers is available from a range of sizes, usually one or two options, and is also available with a range of locking options, usually confined to a standard key lock or hasp and staple lock as the doors tend to be too small for coin operated locks. Compartment Lockers serve a basic purpose for the storage of any and all items from clothes to keys. And as such, the compartment locker has evolved to serve many different applications and requirements. The compartment lockers have now given birth to Personal Effects Lockers, Low Lockers, Garment Lockers, Small Lockers, Postbox Lockers, Laptop Lockers and Utility Lockers.

In Brief: Special Compartment – Eight, Ten, Sixteen Compartments – Hot Desking
Next: Personal Effects Lockers

Eight Compartment Lockers

Eight Compartment Lockers

Sixteen Compartment Lockers

Sixteen Compartment Lockers

Five and Six Compartment Lockers

September 3rd, 2009

Both the Five and Six Compartment Lockers are used where large quantities of small compartments are required to meet compartment quantity requirements when available space is a big issue. Both the five and six compartment lockers are available in a range of compartment widths and depths allowing for small to medium sized bags and personal belongings to be stored comfortably. Each style of locker is available with a range of locking options, but are widely used with coin return locks for use in public areas within hospitals, schools and leisure facilities to store valuables. Five and Six compartment lockers are available in mild steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, wooden, laminate and can be supplied with clear door or perforated doors depending on preference.

In Brief: Five and Six Compartment – Coin Operated – Valuables – Schools & Hospitals

Next:- Special Compartment Lockers

Five Compartment Lockers

Five Compartment Lockers

Six Compartment Lockers

Six Compartment Lockers

Four Compartment Lockers

September 2nd, 2009

The four compartment locker is useful for a wide range of applications. Firstly, due to the fact that most retail outlets have a small staff area (a large sales floor is everything) and the fact that retailers generally have a large staff base, the four compartment locker is the favourite as it has a large enough compartment to accommodate most bags, jackets and personal effects, but still be small enough to achieve the required compartment capacity for the space available. Four compartment lockers are available with a wide range of widths and depths in addition to the standard locking options and colours. Four compartment lockers are available in most finishes including steel, wire mesh, wooden, laminate. The retail industry seems to choose a four compartment locker with either a vision panel or a clear door. This allows security to be able to view the contents of each compartment without opening the door. Useful if the retailer deals in electrical goods.

In Brief: Four Compartment – Retailers – Clear Doors

Next:- Five and Six Compartment Lockers

Four Compartment Lockers

Four Compartment Lockers

Three Compartment Lockers

September 1st, 2009

The three compartment lockers is the largest size compartment locker to be supplied with any internal fittings. This makes the three compartment locker ideal for applications where bags are being stored or the user is happy to store clothes without the need for any hanging facility. Education finds the three compartment locker useful and can be supplied with a shelf fitted to provide useful storage for books. The three compartment lockers are normally found in schools, leisure centres and other sports / activity centres. Three compartment lockers are available in a range of alternative width and depth combinations, and can be supplied with a range of finishes including mild steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, wood, wire mesh or laminate. A strengthened door is the normal as is a range of locking options.

In Brief: Three Compartment – No Hanging – Leisure Facilities

Next:- Four Compartment Lockers

Three Compartment Lockers

Three Compartment Lockers