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School lockers what is available for education

What lockers are available for use as school lockers and how to choose the most appropriate product. Lockers can be categorised by the resistance to damage, cost, locking methods and suitability to the user. You would not want the same height lockers for key stage 1 and 2 as you would for key stage 3 and 4. We at Total Locker Service can assist you in selecting the most appropriate product for you. We have a vast product portfolio available and can assist you in your selection or we can specify something specific.

How to select school lockers

 First determine what is to be stored and the size of the items.
 Then how it is to be locked.
 The likelihood of the locker being damaged or abused.
 The environment the locker is in.

Locker size

Lockers are available from very small available for storing mobile phones and personal belongings to very large available door lockers.

Standard lockers are available manufactured in heights between 1775mm and 1800mm high; widths are usually available from 225mm to 450mm and depths from 300mm to 550mm.

These standard lockers are available with a single door, two doors, three doors, four doors, five doors and six doors, other options are available.

Locking methods

The standard locking method for all lockers is a key lock usually called a cam lock supplied with two keys or a swivel hasp lock to take a padlock usually supplied by the customer.

Other locking options depending on locker door type are coin locks, mechanical combination locks, electronic combination locks and RFID card locks are a selection.

Swivel hasp locks can be used as a handle for use with Key stage 1 students.

Locker duty

Basic lockers are manufactured from steel with steel doors. If you need a more robust product then there are laminate door lockers which are far more robust and resistant to damage and vandalisam, they are usualy twice the price of a metal locker. Beyond this, there is an extra heavy duty locker which was specificaly designed for use in schools.
Total Locker Service suport all our lockers in the after market and can provide you with keys locks and replacement doors.

Locker environment

If your lockers are to last and provide trouble-free service you need to select lockers manufactured from the correct materials. Metal lockers are good for use inside a building that is dry and not to damp outside of this type of environment metal lockers will rust. Most metal lockers are supplied with locks that cant tolerates wet environments.

If you are to place lockers in a wet environment, the lockers need to have aluminium bodies and compact grade laminate doors this type of locker will function in wet and chlorine environments.

For municipal leisure and pools with large numbers of customers, you need to ensure that the lockers are such a heavy-duty that they will cope with the throughput.

For external use, the best choice is plastic locks as they will cope with the rain, sum and are incredibly heavy duty.

Medical cabinet, lockable internal compartment

Medical cabinet KAFK02 and 03 with internal compartment — KAFK02

We offer a range of Medical & Pharmaceutical Cabinets, including KAFAK medical cabinets. Most importantly, cabinets are designed to protect and control the movements of drugs. Therefore using our exhaustive knowledge, we’re able to assist with a medical cabinet that suits your needs.

We supply the popular KFAK Medical cabinets. These are available on a short lead time from stock. The KFAK02 and KFAK 03 both have a lockable internal compartment. Allowing you to segregate the more sensitive items. Allowing you greater control over the drugs. Ideal for use in care homes, this cost-effective, high-quality cabinet provides you with exceptional value for money.

Medical cabinet KFAK 02

The KFAK 02 is a medium size cabinet within the KFAK range. This cabinet has an internal lockable compartment. Above all, the internal compartment can be used to segregate drugs from the main cabinet. Therefore the cabinet is designed to be used for storing general first aid equipment. Coupled with the cabinet is constructed from 1.5mm steel with a flush closing door. Including an internal lockable compartment supplied with 2 keys. Therefore the main cabinet door is also supplied with a security cam lock complete with 2 keys. For flexibility, the shelf within the medical cabinet is removable. The cabinet is painted in an easy clean gloss white finish.

Cabinet information

Medical cabinet weight 6KG

Dimensions 450mm high x 300mm wide x 140mm deep

Number of shelves supplied with the cabinet, one

Medical cabinet KFAK 03

The KFAK 03 is the largest size cabinet within the KFAK range. This cabinet has an internal lockable cabinet that can be used to segregate drugs from the main cabinet. Moreover, the cabinet is designed to be used for storing general first aid equipment. the cabinet is constructed from 1.5mm steel with a flush closing door. Including an internal lockable compartment supplied with 2 keys. The main cabinet door is also supplied with a security cam lock supplied with 2 keys. Above all for flexibility, the two shelves within the medical cabinet are removable. The cabinet is painted in an easy clean gloss white finish.

Cabinet information

Medical cabinet weight 11KG

Dimensions 550mm high x 380mm wide x 205mm deep

Number of shelves supplied with the cabinet, two

Medical cabinet KFAK 03 the largest in the range with an internal cabinet — KFAK 03

School lockers what is available for education

How to select school lockers

 First determine what is to be stored and the size of the items.
 Then how it is to be locked.
 The likelihood of the locker being damaged or abused.
 The environment the locker is in.

Locker size

Lockers are available from very small available for storing mobile phones and personal belongings to very large available door lockers.

Standard lockers are available manufactured in heights between 1775mm and 1800mm high; widths are usually available from 225mm to 450mm and depths from 300mm to 550mm.

These standard lockers are available with a single door, two doors, three doors, four doors, five doors and six doors, other options are available.

Locking methods

The standard locking method for all lockers is a key lock usually called a cam lock supplied with two keys or a swivel hasp lock to take a padlock usually supplied by the customer.

Other locking options depending on locker door type are coin locks, mechanical combination locks, electronic combination locks and RFID card locks are a selection.

Swivel hasp locks can be used as a handle for use with Key stage 1 students.

Locker duty

Basic lockers are manufactured from steel with steel doors. If you need a more robust product then there are laminate door lockers which are far more robust and resistant to damage and vandalisam, they are usualy twice the price of a metal locker. Beyond this, there is an extra heavy duty locker which was specificaly designed for use in schools.
Total Locker Service suport all our lockers in the after market and can provide you with keys locks and replacement doors.

Locker environment

If you are to place lockers in a wet environment, the lockers need to have aluminium bodies and compact grade laminate doors this type of locker will function in wet and chlorine environments.

For municipal leisure and pools with large numbers of customers, you need to ensure that the lockers are such a heavy-duty that they will cope with the throughput.

For external use, the best choice is plastic locks as they will cope with the rain, sum and are incredibly heavy duty.

Key cabinets keeping keys safe

What to consider when choosing a key cabinet. Key cabinets come in a wide variety of sizes with a wide range of security features and locking methods. You don’t want to pay for functionality that you would not need or use.

When choosing a key storage cabinet, you should consider the following:

Number of keys to be stored

Size of the keys being stored

The resistance to breaking in

Locking method

Size of key cabinets

Key vault will store keys from 20 to 100

System key cabinets store keys from 20 to 600

Padlock system key cabinets store 24, 50 and 100 keys

High-security key cabinets store 60 to 300 keys

Size of the keys being stored

For large bunches of keys, it is often more cost-effective to select a System Key Cabinet and remove every other key rail to provide more keyspace.

KEY VAULT DEEP Designed to meet the requirements of insurance companies in the control, tracking and security of keys associated with a risk to valuables or property, our range of Key Vaults offer twice as much security and strength provided by standard key cabinets. Constructed from 2.5mm fabricated steel with a flush closing door which includes removable hinge pins for easy upgrading, they are ideal for commercial use. These cabinets are also supplied as standard with a half Euro profile cylinder that can be upgraded to integrate with an existing master key or security system. As with the System cabinets, the Key Vault has adjustable hook bars, a removable control index, sign-out tabs (to record a paper trail of key usage) and is also available in a deeper model for the storage of bunches of keys. View all Key Vault Deep
KEY VAULT PADLOCK A heavy-duty deep range of key cabinets designed specifically for padlocks or bunches of keys. The key hooks are longer than standard, double spaced and staggered to provide the additional space required. Constructed from 2.5mm fabricated steel with a flush closing door which includes removable hinge pins for easy upgrading, they are ideal for commercial use. These cabinets are also supplied as standard with a half Euro profile cylinder that can be upgraded to integrate with an existing master key or security system. As with the System cabinets, the Key Vault has adjustable hook bars, a removable control index, sign-out tabs (to record a paper trail of key usage) and is also available in a deeper model for the storage of bunches of keys.
System Cabinet Deep For larger requirements, our range of System Cabinets Deep provide the extra space required to accommodate bunches or a mixture of bunches and individual keys and are available with 35, 48, 100, 150 or 200 hanging hooks. Constructed from 1.5mm pressed and folded steel and secured with a choice of five locking options. Each model is finished in a robust powder coat paint finish (RAL 7035) and has a removable control index for out-of-hours peace of mind, colour-coded hook bars and tags to ensure quick identification, both of which are numbered. These System Cabinets Deep are best suited to commercial and industrial use for key control and tracking.

The resistance to breaking in

Key security if you just need to store keys in a secure space for just organising then a Key Store or a System cabinet will suffice. IF you want to ensure that opportunist fives breaking into a car showroom are going away without the cars then a key safe is what you need.

here are situations where only the best security solution is good enough and in those situations we recommend our range of High-Security Key Safes. Constructed from 3mm steel, secured with a three-way locking mechanism, shooting 20mm bolts and a VdS approved lock as standard our high-security key safes give peace of mind to banks, police stations, and prestige motor dealers throughout the UK.

These high-security key safes are designed to increase security and prevent unauthorised access in domestic, commercial and light industrial situations. They feature adjustable key bar and hooks to match the keys they keep secure and are able to be fitted with a combination or electronic locking mechanism.

Not only are our high-security key safes flexible on the inside but we have designed a range of products to suit all needs. Our deep key safes are designed to allow the secure storage of key bunches and the floor standing option allows for high capacity while remaining easy to access using key panels and telescopic slides.

Locking methods

Standard locking is key

Additional Locking Options – 3-Wheel Combination Lock
3-wheel dial combination lock
Security ‘spy proof’ dial
Offering additional security over a standard key lock
Mechanical operation requires no batteries or wiring
Can be re-programmed with up to 1 Million codes
Available on Key Vault 30 to 600 hook cabinets

Additional Locking Options – Push Button Combination Latch Lock
Ideal for use by multiple users and simple to use
Operation – Insert code & turn the handle to unlock, Close door to lock
Up to 8,000 possible combinations Code can be easily changed
Mechanical operation requires no batteries or wiring
Operating and code change instructions included
Durable Satin Chrome finish

Additional Locking Options – Electronic Combination Lock
VdS class 1 safe lock
6 digit code length – easily changed in the event of personnel changes
Up to 8 user codes permitted
Optional timed delay opening included as standard
Wrong try penalty time out & lockout functions
Batteries operating and programming instructions included
Available on 20 to 300 hook cabinets

Key cutting same day dispatch

Industrial Wire Mesh Lockers

Total Locker Service has launched a new range of industrial wire mesh lockers. The locker benefits from a 25mm x 25mm steel box section skeleton making this locker incredibly strong.

This range of lockers has a number of optional items which include 7 polyester powder coat colours, sloping tops and coin and cam locking methods.

Industrial Wire Mesh Lockers options

Locker sloping top — Wire mesh optional sloping tops for Industrial Wire Mesh Lockers

Optional cam locks — Optional mastered cam locks each suppied with 2 keys

Features and benefits

Available as a nest of 1, nest of 2, or nest of 3, which saves you money on large projects

Complete with a high hat shelf and single coat hook

Fitted with a hasp and staple for use with your own padlock

Overall height includes 150mm legs; raising the mesh locker off the floor

Complete with wall fixing brackets

No assembly required

Direct from us; a trusted UK manufacturer

Can be easily handled

No nasty smells as the wire mesh offers increased ventilation, which helps damp clothes to dry naturally

Offers visible storage, so you can see what is being stored

Offers secure storage, giving you peace of mind your items are in a safe and secure place

Gives the user the option of using different types of padlocks for different levels of security

Allows you to clean underneath the locker

Allows you to secure the lockers to the floor, wall or back to back

Saves time on the installation as the lockers are fully assembled

Customised options are available

Technical specification

Locker Height: 1974mm (includes a 150mm base)

Locker Width: Nest of 1: 317mm / Nest of 2: 609mm / Nest of 3: 901mm

Locker Depth: 305mm or 457mm

Locking: Hasp & Staple (For use with your own padlock)

Material Specification

Mesh Size: 25 x 25mm

Wire Diameter: 2.5mm

Frames: 25mm x 25mm ERW

Finish: Grey Powder Ral 7035

Compartment Wire Mesh Lockers

In stock for immediate dispatch

Wire mesh Multi Compartment Lockers with or with outdoors are available with 12, 16, 20 and 40 individual compartments. In conclusion 12, 16 and 20 multi-compartment lockers with doors are perfect for storing personal belongings and tools. Similarly, the 40 compartment lockers with 1 set of double doors are ideal for storing small items.

Wire Mesh Multi Compartment Lockers with doors were originally designed as boot lockers for the construction and food industry. They are now used for personal storage by bowling alleys, hospitals, clothing that needs airing, oil rigs, schools, and by restaurants and shops to securely display goods.

Available from stock in a choice of sizes. Our wire mesh multi-compartment lockers with doors are manufactured offer security, ventilation and clear visibility.

The lockers are available with our without doors and can have a number of coatings including powder coat in a number of colours.

Locker delivery

Lockers are delivered from stock to the UK mainland free of charge.

Locker Lock Conversion

Wold of Books asked if anything could be done to resolve their locker problems. In conclusion, the World of Books works a multiple shift system. The lockers are supposed to be used by the staff for a single shift. The current situation was that staff were personalising lockers along with a large number of keys had gone missing as staff changed. We were initially asked to change the locks to coin-operated locks though this was not possible with there current metal lockers.

Locking options

We presented two options for consideration out standard mechanical combination locks TLS4 and the electronic KL1000 combination lock.

Due to the complexity of the shifts and the goal of minimising the number of lockers they had by only making lockers available for one shift at a time. We recommended the KL1000 a good solid reliable electronic combination lock at a good price. The KL100 will help the management open locks that have been left closed at the end of the shift. The locks we programmed with a master code 6 digits along with a 4 digit sub-master. The 4 digit sub-master removes the need to use the master code and keep it secure. The 4 digit sub-master is much easier to use and can be easily changed.

Lock installation

Total Locker Service uses there own trained engineers to carry out installations. Our engineers have years of experience converting, servicing and installing lockers. We commenced the conversion as agreed one week from World of Books placing the order. Because they were in a rush to resolve the problems with the lockers. Our team arranged a convenient time and date for the lock conversion and our engineer worked through until completion. After that our engineer programmed the locks with a master and sub-master code.

World of Books benefits

Benefits of converting lockers from key locks to KL1000 electronic combination locks. As a result, all of there lockers are in use. In addition, thery have been able to reduce the number of lockers in there changing rooms. Resulting in more space which allowed them to install bench seating. In addition, the staff are more content as they now have lockers available for them to use during there shifts.

Locks installed KL1000 electronic combination locks

Total Locker Locks for all the locks you will ever need for lockers.

Trade Laminate Engraving

Total Locker Service provides a very competitive engraving service. We have a standard range of locker key fobs, locker number plates and escutcheons manufactured from 0.7mm, 1.5mm and 3mm laminate in a wide variety of colours. Our key fobs are supplied with a quality split ring.

Pricing from £0.80 plus VAT and P&P

Laminate locker numbers and Fobs

Probe Locker Number Plates

We can manufacture to order Probe locker plates at very competitive pricing. The laminate plates are white with black numbers designed to fit into the probe locker cardholder.

Laminate Key Fob

Laminate key pobs are manufactured from 3mm laminate, not 1.5mm which makes them very strong and tough and using 3mm laminate vastly improves the life of the fob. Our standard disc is 35mm diameter though other sizes are available. Key fobs are available in a wide range of colours and supplied with a quality split ring.

Trade Laminate Engraving — Locker key fob

Locker number plates

Locker number discs — Locker Number Plate

We supply a wide range of laminate locker number plates are available in round, square and rectangular and manufactured from 1.5mm laminate with a 3m adhesive back. Locker plated can be sized to your requirements.

Locker escutcheons

Locker escutcheons and conversion kits, we can provide replacements from our standard range or if you have a design we can produce the escutcheon from your drawing or sketch.

If you need any advice or information just call us on 01284 749211

Bowling club lockers

Cambridge Park bows club approached Total Locker Service for replacement lockers for there changing rooms. We spoke in depth to them regarding there requirements and it was obvious that our standard bowling club locker was going to be too big for there needs. As a result, Richard had made a site visit measured both changing rooms and talked to the club we were in a position to make recommendations and work towards a quotation.

Selecting the appropriate locker

It was obvious that our standard bowling club locker was going to be too large for there requirements. As their previous lockers were smaller and had been more than adequate. Therefore we recommended a 5 compartment lockers 1780mm high x 300mm wide x 380mm deep. This locker is slightly larger than there previous wood lockers. At this point, we started to work up a layout from the servery. We could only nest the lockers in two as anything bigger would not fit the opening to the changing rooms.

Presenting the proposal

We worked up the most cost-effective solution that would meet their requirements and added a number of options that we thought would enhance the solution. Locker stands with infill panels to keep the lockers off the floor and kee rubish from collecting under the lockers, locker numbers and key fobs for ease of members use.

The club accepted our proposal and we moved to implementation, colour selection, once we had this information a colour chart plan and number sequence was generated and put to the club for approval.

Locker installation

Our team of installers arranged a date for the lockers to be delivered and installed. Before commencing work we communicated with the club and finalised any issues and agreed what was going to take place. We then installed the lockers to the stands and back to the walls. Fitted the locker door numbers and key fobs. On completion we walled the locker room with an appointed member of staff addressed any issues gave them a master key and secured an installation complete sign-off.

We also support our customers with a next day service for replacement locker keys

Stainless steel lockers

Total Locker Service has introduced a range of stainless steel lockers based on our very popular range of System 1300 mild steel lockers. This range is identical in every way other than the material used to make the lockers is stainless steel.

Our stainless lockers are ideal for food or clean areas the locks can easily be deep cleaned and pressure washed, Our lockers can be supplied with sloping tops to prevent dust and people storing items on top of the lockers. There is also a range of stainless steel lockers stands available to hold one through to three lockers, this is the perfect solution to allow cleaning under the lockers.

We can offer lockers in stainless steel from all our workwear and laundry locker range if you don’t see the product you need then ask us as it is possible we can manufacture it for you.

Our Stainless System 1300 lockers are available in one through to six compartments with or without sloping tops. As standard, the lockers have either cam locks or hasp locks to take a padlock. At a premium coin, locks or combination locks can be fitted to the lockers.

Standard dimensions for the lockers are 1775mm high for a flat top locker and for sloping top lockers 300mm deep 1875mm high and for a 450mm deep lockers 19725mm high. lockers are available as standard 225, 300, 380 and 450mm wide and 300, 380, 450 and 550mm deep.

Stainless steel locker stands are available to take one, two and three lockers.

If you are working in a wet or refrigerated environment then our heated lockers with skirted locker stands can be manufactured out of stainless steel.

If you need seating for use in a clean area or food area then we can manufacture our seating from stainless steel with hygienic compact grade laminate seat.

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