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    Drawing Equipment

    Planchests and Drawing Cabinets

    We offer a wide range of solutions for the storage of plans and drawings. The planchests and drawing cabinets are functional, eye catching and cost effective. Images can be enlarged by clicking on them and we also have brochures available on request.

    Standard Drawing and Plan Cabinet

     

    This high quality metal cabinet holds up to 1000 drawings depending on paper weight and thickness. The lockable lid features twin gas struts for safety and ease of use. Finished in two tone grey or coffee/cream with other colours available on request. Cabinets must be screwed back to back or fixed to a wall or floor.

     
    Available in: A0 4 prong or A0 2 prong.
    Modelcapacity
    (sheets)
    heightwidthdepth
    A1 4 prong10001105mm740mm430mm
    A0 4 prong10001380mm920mm430mm
    A0 2 prong10001380mm920mm430mm
    Standard Drawing and Plan Cabinet
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    Anti-Tilt Drawing and Plan Cabinet

     

    All the same features as the Standard Cabinet, but with additional benefit of anti tilt feet which automatically extend and retract when the door is opened and closed, allowing the cabinet to be free standing.

     

    Finished in two tone grey or coffee/cream with other colours available on request. Alternatively the unit can be made in wood, with a light oak finish.

     
    Available in: A0 4 prong or A0 2 prong.

     

    ModelCapacity
    (sheets)
    HeightWidthDepth
    A0 4 Prong8001380mm920mm430mm
    A0 2 Prong8001380mm920mm430mm
    A0 4 prong (light oak)8001380mm920mm430mm
    Anti-Tilt Drawing and Plan Cabinet
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    Industrial Planfile
     

    The most economical way to store drawings. Stores up to 800 sheets depending on paper weight and thickness. Finished in grey, available in A0 size with 4 prongs.

     

    ModelCapacity
    (sheets)
    HeightWidthDepth
    A0 4 prong8001460mm940mm460mm

     

     

    4 prong plan storage system
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    Industrial Planfile
     

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    Economy Planchest

     

    An attractive planchest at an economical price. Available in A1 and A0 sizes, with a choice of either 6 or 8 drawers. Internal drawer depth is 35mm. Finished in grey, light oak or beech.

     

    Art materials are not included and are for illustration purposes only.

    ModelHeightWidthDepth
    A1 6 drawer800mm1025mm700mm
    A1 8 drawer800mm1025mm700mm
    A0 6 drawer800mm1385mm970mm
    A0 8 drawer800mm1385mm970mm

    Economy Planchest
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    Traditional Planchests

    This quality planchest is designed to hold large quantities of drawings. Available in A1 or A0 sizes, with a choice of either 6 drawer with an internal depth of 75mm or 8 drawers with an internal depth of 50mm.

    Finished in grey or light oak.

    Configuration:

    • 6 drawer A1 = 3 drawer A1 base and 3 drawer A1 top
    • 8 drawer A1 = 4 drawer A1 base and 4 drawer A1 top
    • 6 drawer A0 = 3 drawer A0 base and 3 drawer A0 top
    • 8 drawer A0 = 4 drawer A0 base and 4 drawer A0 top
    ModelHeightWidthDepth
    A1 6 drawer790mm960mm770mm
    A1 8 drawer790mm960mm770mm
    A0 6 drawer790mm1350mm1000mm
    A0 8 drawer790mm1350mm1000mm

     

    Traditional Planchest
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    Combination Planchest

     

    This combination planchest is ideal in situations where different drawing sizes need to be stored, giving a choice of A1/A0 or A2/A1 drawers in one unit. Finished in grey or light oak.

     

    Configuration:

     

    • 11 drawer A1 = 3 drawer A1 base and 8 drawer A2 top
    • 12 drawer A1 = 4 drawer A1 base and 8 drawer A2 top
    • 11 drawer A0 = 3 drawer A0 base and 8 drawer A1 top
    • 12 drawer A0 = 4 drawer A0 base and 8 drawer A1 top
    ModelHeightWidthDepth
    A1 11 Drawer790mm960mm770mm
    A1 12 Drawer790mm960mm770mm
    A0 11 Drawer790mm1350mm1000mm
    A0 12 Drawer790mm1350mm1000mm
    Combination Planchest
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    Metal Planchest including plinth

     

     

     

    A high performance ten drawer metal planchest with steel roller bearing drawer runners. Each of the five drawer sections can be locked. Each drawer is 75mm deep. A1 or A0 sizes available in white as standard.

     

    Other colours are available to order.

     

    ModelHeightWidthDepth
    A1970mm1130mm795mm
    A0970mm1400mm965mm
    Height includes plinth.
     

    New 2012 Planchests PDF with Prices

    Planstrips

     

    A simple to use, self adhesive system designed for use with the multiprong systems or 2/4 prong cabinets. Available in presspahn or polyester.

     

    * To be used in conjunction with cabinets - pack 100

    #To be used in conjunction with multiprong systems - 30mm x 100m roll

     

     

    ModelModel
    * A1 4 Hole Presspahn* A1 4 Hole Polyester
    * A1 2 Hole Presspahn* A1 2 Hole Polyester
    * A0 4 Hole Presspahn* A0 4 Hole Polyester
    * A0 2 Hole Presspahn* A0 2 Hole Polyester
     # Multihole Polyester
    Metal Planchest including plinth
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    Plans and Drawing Storage

    We supply a complete range of Horizontal and Vertical storage and filing cabinets for drawings and plans from A5 to A0. The design team can also cater for very large and bespoke storage requirements.  Manufactured in the UK we can provide storage solutions for all your drawings and plans whether you are a Architect or a Museum we have plan storage equipment to suit.

    Horizontal Plan and Drawing Storage

    Vertical Plan and Drawing Storage

    Superdraw Horizontal Planchest

    This all steel constructed cabinet is available in A0, A1 and A2 sizes. The unit is fully lockable and fitted with an anti-tilt mechanism.

    The Cabinet is available in 4, 5, 6 & 8 drawer units and can be stacked to customer requirements.Optional plinths and legs may be fitted. A wide range of colours are available.

    Superdrawer horizontal drawing storage

    Rollerglide' Horizontal Planchest

    This all steel constructed cabinet is available in a range of sizes from A2 to AQ and is available in both 25mm or 50mm drawer depths. The drawer depths may be mixed.

    The Cabinet is available in 5, 6, 7 & 8 drawer units for the 50mm depth and in 10, 12, 14 & 16 drawer units in the 25mm depth option. Units may be stacked to customer requirements.

    Rollerguide horizontal plan storage

    Maxi Drawer Heavy Duty Horizontal Drawer Units

    Maxi Drawer' Heavy Duty Horizontal Drawer Units.

    Top and base 166mm. Add 22mm to drawer (large). Add 18mm to drawer (small). L to R 160mm. F to B ad 120mm.

    Horizontal heavy duty plan storage

    Prima Horizontal Planchest 55mm Deep Drawers

    This continental styled, all steel constructed cabinet is available in both A1 and A0 sizes. The unit is fully lockable and fitted with an anti-tilt mechanism.

    The Cabinet is available in both 5 and 7 drawer units and can be stacked to make 10 and 14 drawer options.A single plinth and top are required for all combinations.

    Prima horizontal planchest

    Budget Horizontal Planchest

    A value engineered all steel plan chest with steel roller drawer action. Fitted with 75mm deep drawers.

    The cabinet is fully lockable and is fitted with an anti-tilt mechanism and two handles per drawer as standard.

    A single handle option is available at no extra charge.

    Budget horizontal planchest

    Randalls Ranplan Horizontal Planchest 25mm Deep Drawers

    This all steel constructed cabinet is available six 25mm depth drawer sizes from A3 to AQ.

    The Cabinet is available in 14 drawer units only. Units may be stacked to customer requirements.A wide range of colours are available

    Randalls Ranplan horizontal planchest

    Planstore

    The Randall Planstore Rolled Filing System is a unique way to store extra long drawings such as seismic sections, geological prints and full scale drawings in the motor industry.

    Drawings are rolled-up and stored in the individual hoders and secured by coloured end caps. The number of holders per unit is 300 and the average number of drawings per holder is 5 (dependent on weight and length of drawing).

    Randalls horizontal plan store

    Planstore End Caps

    End cap for the Randall Planstore Rolled Filing System: a unique way to store extra long drawings such as seismic sections, geological prints and full scale drawings in the motor industry.

    plastic endcaps for planstore

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    Budget Vertical Planfile Cabinets

    The budget cabinet is a sturdy all steel construction to give maximum capacity of filing drawings. The cabinet is finished in a range of colours and is powder coated for hard wearing service.

     

    Budget vertical drawing storage

    Excel Vertical Planfile Cabinets

    The Excel Cabinet is both practical and sturdy. The parallel extending front door gives complete stability and safety in operation and eliminates the need for anti-tilt feet.

    Excel vertical drawing storage

    Classic Style Planfile Vertical Cabinet

    This stylish classic style vertical planfile cabinet is of sturdy double skinned construction. The cabinet is fitted with a drawing retrieval flap and a fully enclosed bottom for dust exclusion.

    • 2 or 4 prong version available. STANDARD OR ANTI-TILT Models available.
    • Anti-tilt feet designed not to damage carpets.
    • 2 stage opening door stop designed for complete safety.
    • Fully locking lid and front door, fitted with locating pins for complete security.
    • Fully counter balance front door.
    • Gas strut fitted o lid for safety.
    • Double skin side to fully enclose anti-tilt mechanism.
    • Fitted with drawing retrieval flap.
    • Fully enclosed bottom for dust exclusion
    • Capacity up to 1,000 drawings or approximately 250 kilos
    • Stylish design of lid gives full width recessed handle for opening.
    • Wide range of colours and finishes (no extra cost)
    • Design blends with existing similar cabinets.
    Classic A0 and A1 vertical plan storage

    Premium Vertical Planfile Cabinet

    The stylish Premium vertical planfile is based on the Classic cabinet and is of sturdy double skinned construction. The cabinet is designed on a tube appearance to give a unique a modern look.

    Premium vertical plan and drawing storage cabinet

     

    Archivite Multiprong Vertical Planfile Cabinets

    The Archivite plan filing system makes the retrieval and re-filling of individual drawings easy with the Archivite's unique mechanism.Each of the 4 sections opens with push-button ease to enable any single drawing to be extracted with the minimum of fuss.

    Archivite Multiprong Vertical Planfile Cabinets

    Europlan Vertical Planfile Cabinets (170mm  and 60mm Prong Centres versions)

    The stylish Europlan vertical planfile is a 12 multi-prong version of the Classic cabinet and is of sturdy double skinned construction. The cabinet is designed on a tube appearance to give a unique a modern look.

    Europlan vertical plan and drawing storage

     

    Desktop Drawing Boards

    We have five different desktop drawing boards available for drawings A1, A2 and A3. Competitively priced and manufactured in the United Kingdom these products are suitable for students and industrial use.

    Bretton Drawing Board

    Bretton Portable Drawing Board

    The Bretton drawing board is popular with students as it is very portable with fold down legs and a cross-wire parallel motion. A1 & A2 Bretton drawing boards have an aluminium straight edge with a precision 15mm acrylic blade along the drawing edge and an inking edge along the bottom. A3 Bretton boards are fitted with a narrower acrylic straight edge to maximise working area.

    Parallel motion: Crosswire
    Stand colour: Black
    Sizes:
    A1 / A2 / A3
    Weights:
    A1 - 7Kg
    A2 - 4Kg
    A3 - 3Kg
    Working area:
    A1 - 920 x 650mm
    A2 - 650 x 470mm
    A3 - 470 x 370mm
    Suitability:
    Student / College
    Design enthusiast
    Type:
    Desk Top
    Portable

    Standard Priory Drawing Board

    Priory Standard Desktop Drawing Board

    The standard Priory drawing board has a fully welded steel Priory frame provides thirteen different positions from horizontal to 60° on A1, from horizontal to 45° on A2 and from horizontal to 40° on A3. These drawing boards also feature a retaining catch to hold the frame closed during transport.

    Parallel motion: Crosswire
    Stand colour: Black
    Sizes:
    A1 / A2 / A3
    Working area:
    A1 - 920 x 650mm
    A2 - 650 x 470mm
    A3 - 470 x 370mm
    Suitability:
    Professional
    Student college
    Design enthusiast
    Type:
    Desktop
    Portable
    Adjustment:
    Angle - 13 Stage

    Teknica Drawing Board

    Teknica A3 Drawing Board

    The Teknica drawing board is a lightweight, compact and portable drawing plate ideal for students or home designers with a capacity to hold A3 drawings. With an impact resistant plastic board and sturdy clip on legs to provide a solid, angled work surface, this user friendly basic drawing board provides a high level of accuracy.

    Parallel motion: Fixed rail
    Size: A3
    Weight:
    2Kg
    Suitability:
    Student
    Design enthusiast
    Type:
    Desk top
    Adjustment:
    Angle - 3 stage

    Priory Deluxe Drawing Board

    Priory Deluxe Drawing Board

    The deluxe Priory drawing board is ideal for design professionals and students alike, the Priory Deluxe drawing board is fitted with a counter balanced parallel motion and desk top Priory frame.

    Parallel motion: Counter weight
    Stand colour:Black
    Sizes:
    A1 / A2
    Weight:
    A1 - 14Kg
    A2 - 8Kg
    Working area:
    A1 - 920 x 650mm
    A2 - 650 x 470mm
    Suitability:
    Professional
    Student / College
    Design enthusiast
    Type:
    Table top
    Portable
    Adjustment:
    Angle - 13 stage

    Calligraphy Drawing Board

    Calligraphy Drawing Board

    This Calligraphy drawing board is ideal for all drawing, designing and calligraphy writing where an angled work surface is preferred. A wide range of accessories and storage solutions are also available.  When folded flat the legs form a carry handle and when in a raised position form a working angle. The special rubber strip on the underside allows the board to overhang the table providing 8 different working angles.

    Stand colour: Black
    Sizes:
    A2 / A3
    Weights:
    A2 - 3Kg
    A3 - 2Kg
    Working area:
    A2 - 650 x 470mm
    A3 - 470 x 370mm
    Suitability:
    Professional
    Student
    Personal
    Type:
    Desk Top
    Portable
    Adjustment:
    Angle - 8 stage

    We can also offer accessories to enhance your drawing environment.

    A2 Papyroboard - Model PBC06

    650 x 470mm Papyroboard protective board covering available with cream or green side up.

    Drafting Lamp - Model DL01

    May be mounted to the drawing board, drafting table, desk top or easel to provide a pleasing even light over your work area.


    Drawing Board Lip - Model DBL01

    We can fit a lip along the bottom edge of any of our drawing boards and drafting tables.

    Light Boxes and Tables

    Our light boxes and light tables offer a wide range of sizes to suit most applications.  Designed to effectively illuminate and review art, drawings etc. with professional colour corrected lighting to 5000k and tables up to 2 metres we are sure we have a solution for you.

    Slimline A4 to A2

    At only 3cm thick, the ultra portable Slimline light panel combines style with effortless functionality. Light diffuses evenly throughout the screen from colour corrected fluorescent tubes mounted in the frame.

    Slimline light box


    Screen Sizes:
    A2 - 610W 406D
    A3 - 457W 304D
    A4 - 457W 203D
    Weight:
    A2 - 7Kg
    A3 - 5Kg
    A4 - 4Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    24V Mains Transformer
    Screen Type:
    Acrylic

    Valeni light box

    The Valeni light box is supplied with an acrylic screen and is fitted with 5000°k colour corrected fluorescent tubes.

    Valeni Acrylic light box

    Screen Sizes:
    VLB01 - 605 x 439mm
    VLB02 - 605 x 254mm
    VLB03 - 459 x 254mm
    VLB04 - 305 x 209mm
    Weight:
    VLB01 - 6Kg
    VLB02 - 4Kg
    VLB03 - 3Kg
    VLB04 - 2Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    230V Mains
    Screen Type:
    Acrylic

    Medallion Portable light boxes

    Lightweight and producing 5000°k white light, the Medallion light panel offers an economical alternative to our standard desk top light boxes.

    Medallion portable light boxes

    Screen Sizes:
    ML01 - 300W 200D
    ML02 - 200W 150D
    ML03 - 178W 127D
    ML04 - 125W 100D
    Weights:
    ML01 - 1300g
    ML02 - 624g
    ML03 - 524g
    ML04 - 260g
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    ML01 - 12V Mains
    ML02 - 12V Mains
    ML03 - 9V Mains / Battery
    ML04 - 9V Mains / Battery
    Screen Type:
    Acrylic

    Altina Light Box.

    The light weight welded aluminium case offers portability to the smaller light boxes which can be fitted with a carry handle if required. The flush fitting screen and simple lines give the Altina a refined, stylish look.

    Altina aluminium cased light box

    Screen Size:
    A0 - 1226W 904D
    A1 - 904W 605D
    A2 - 605W 459D
    A3 - 459W 305D
    A4 - 305W 234D
    Weight:
    A0 - 34Kg
    A1 - 11Kg
    A2 - 7Kg
    A3 - 5Kg
    A4 - 3Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Screen Type:
    Glass / Acrylic
    Power Supply:
    230V Mains

    Priory adjustable desk top light table

    The Priory Altina comprises of an Altina light box fitted to a Priory desk top frame. The fully welded steel Priory frame allows the light box to be positioned at thirteen different working angles. The unit also features a retaining catch to hold the frame closed during transport.

    Priory Altina Light Table

    Screen Size:
    A1 - 904W 605D
    A2 - 605W 459D
    A3 - 459W 305D
    A4 - 305W 234D
    Screen Type:
    Glass / Acrylic
    Weight:
    A1 - 15Kg
    A2 - 10Kg
    A3 - 6Kg
    A4 - 4Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    230V Mains

    Denby Light Table

    The Denby Altina light table comprises of an Altina light box complete with a parallel motion, fitted to a Denby twin column stand. A0 light tables are only available with a glass screen, A1’s are available in either glass or acrylic.

    Denby Light Table


    Screen Size:
    A0 - 1226W 904D
    A1 - 904W 605D
    Weight:
    A0 - 78Kg
    A1 - 56Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    230V Mains
    Screen Type:
    Glass / Acrylic
    Parallel Motion:
    Engineers
    Adjustment:
    Height / Angle

    Ackworth A-Frame light table.

    The Ackworth Altina light table is an Altina light box complete with a parallel motion, fitted to an A-Frame Ackworth stand.

    Ackworth A-Frame light table

    Screen Size:
    A1 - 904W 605D
    A2 - 605W 459D
    Screen Type:
    Acrylic / Glass
    Weight:
    A1 - 19Kg
    A2 - 14Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    230V Mains
    Adjustment:
    Height / Angle

    Orchard Light Table.

    The Orchard Light Table incorporates an Altina light box and a fixed leg table frame. As light tables are always made to order, exact table height and leg configuration may be specified to best suit your requirements.

    Orchard Light Table
    2A0 - 2000W 1200D
    A0 - 1226W 904D
    A1 - 904W 605D
    Screen Type:
    Glass
    Weight:
    2A0 - 87Kg
    A0 68Kg
    A1 - 31Kg
    Tube Colour:
    5000K
    Power Supply:
    2230V Mains

    Customised illuminated tables

    Over the years we have designed and manufactured a wide range of bespoke light tables to meet specific customer requirements. Some of our standard drawing boards and drafting tables may be modified to include a light box. These include a seamless acrylic work surface and offer all the benefits of the original drawing table but with rear illumination for extra clarity.

    Customised illuminated tables

    Our design team will work closely with you to ensure that the end product meets specification. If you would like to discuss all of the available options, please contact us.

    Orchard Plan Storage

    The Orchard Metal plan chest has a simple but strong design making it ideal for use in schools and public environments whilst the refined styling makes the cabinet suitable for any modern office or studio. Sizes A0 and A1

    Orchard metal plan chests

    The Orchard Metal plan chest is supplied with metal D-handles and an inset 18mm MFC work top. For safety, the design of the drawers and frame prevent the drawers from being completely removed from the front of the cabinet.

    Paper storage:
    A0 / A1
    Drawer number:
    6 / 8 / 10
    Construction:
    Steel drawers
    Steel frame
    Wooden (MFC) worktop
    Finishes:
    Black / Grey / White / Cream
    Contact us for other colours
    Handles:
    Silver metal 'D'
    2/drawer
    Dimensions:
    A0 - 1327W 940D 850H
    A1 - 954W 685D 850H
    Weights:
    A0 6 - 198Kg
    A0 8 - 220Kg
    A0 10 - 235Kg
    A1 6 - 140Kg
    A1 8 - 155Kg
    A1 10 - 170Kg
    Drawer depth:
    6 Drawer - 83mm
    8 Drawer - 83mm
    10 Drawer - 65mm

    Mobile Plan storage made easy.

    The Mobile Stand has a welded steel frame and is fitted with castors. The stand is capable of holding up to 20 plan holders. Each hanger has a capacity of up to 100 drawings depending upon paper thickness. The Mobile stand is supplied flat packed and is easily assembled.

    Mobile Plan Storage