What are clothes lockers used for?

Clothes lockers are secure storage units designed to store garments, workwear, uniforms, and personal clothing safely in workplaces, schools, gyms, and industrial environments.

What materials are clothes lockers typically made from?

They are generally made from powder-coated mild steel or sheet steel (0.5mm to 2mm thick), offering durability, corrosion resistance, and strength for everyday use.

What are the typical dimensions of clothes lockers?

Standard clothes lockers range about 1700 to 1850 mm in height, with widths from 225 mm to 600 mm and depths between 300 mm and 600 mm, depending on tier configuration and model.

Do clothes lockers have ventilation?

Yes, they usually include ventilation slots or perforated doors and sides to allow airflow, keeping stored clothing fresh and reducing odours.

How many tiers or compartments do clothes lockers come in?

Configurations range from single-tier full-height lockers to multi-tier units with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 compartments for flexible storage capacity.

Are clothes lockers lockable?

Yes, they typically come with key-operated cam locks (supplied with two keys), combination locks, padlock hasp & staple or electronic locking systems for secure access control.

Do clothes lockers include garment rails or hooks?

Most models feature internal garment rails or coat hooks and may also include shelves or compartments for personal items.

Are clothes lockers suitable for humid or damp environments?

While powder coating protects against corrosion, lockers with enhanced corrosion-resistant finishes and ventilation are preferable for very humid or wet conditions.

Can clothes lockers be customised?

Action Handling offer bespoke options for sizes, colours, lock types, and internal fittings to meet specific operational or branding requirements.

What is the weight capacity of clothes lockers?

Lockers are designed primarily for garments, with shelves and rails supporting normal clothing weight; robust models can also hold heavier items like boots or equipment.

Are clothes lockers easy to assemble and install?

Lockers are often delivered fully assembled or require minimal assembly, with adjustable feet for uneven floors and options for wall anchoring.

Are clothes lockers suitable for schools and gyms?

Yes, their durability and ventilation make them ideal for changing rooms in schools, sports centres, gyms, and leisure facilities.

Do clothes lockers comply with fire and safety regulations?

Certain models meet UK fire safety standards and health & safety regulations for secure garment storage in workplace environments.

What locking mechanisms are common on UK clothes lockers?

Key cam locks are standard; some models include master key systems or combination locks for enhanced security and convenience or a hasp & staple that can take a padlock.

Do clothes lockers provide compartments for personal belongings?

Yes, many lockers have shelves or smaller compartments inside for storing personal items securely alongside clothing.

How do clothes lockers improve workplace organisation?

They provide dedicated, secure storage for uniforms or personal clothing, reducing clutter and helping employees safeguard their belongings.

What colours are clothes lockers available in?

Standard colours include grey, red, white, black, orange, yellow, blue, and green with durable powder-coated finishes resistant to scratching and wear; custom colours may also be available.

Are clothes lockers stackable or nestable?

Some designs allow stacking or grouping multiple lockers in units to save space in changing rooms or storage areas.

Do clothes lockers come with warranties?

Many high-quality lockers include warranties covering manufacturing defects and finish durability, typically lasting 1 to 3 years.