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.
| Model | capacity (sheets) | height | width | depth |
| A1 4 prong | 1000 | 1105mm | 740mm | 430mm |
| A0 4 prong | 1000 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
| A0 2 prong | 1000 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
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.
| Model | Capacity (sheets) | Height | Width | Depth |
| A0 4 Prong | 800 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
| A0 2 Prong | 800 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
| A0 4 prong (light oak) | 800 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
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.
| Model | Capacity (sheets) | Height | Width | Depth |
| A0 4 prong | 800 | 1460mm | 940mm | 460mm |
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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.
| Model | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 6 drawer | 800mm | 1025mm | 700mm |
| A1 8 drawer | 800mm | 1025mm | 700mm |
| A0 6 drawer | 800mm | 1385mm | 970mm |
| A0 8 drawer | 800mm | 1385mm | 970mm |
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
| Model | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 6 drawer | 790mm | 960mm | 770mm |
| A1 8 drawer | 790mm | 960mm | 770mm |
| A0 6 drawer | 790mm | 1350mm | 1000mm |
| A0 8 drawer | 790mm | 1350mm | 1000mm |
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
| Model | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 11 Drawer | 790mm | 960mm | 770mm |
| A1 12 Drawer | 790mm | 960mm | 770mm |
| A0 11 Drawer | 790mm | 1350mm | 1000mm |
| A0 12 Drawer | 790mm | 1350mm | 1000mm |
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.
| Model | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 | 970mm | 1130mm | 795mm |
| A0 | 970mm | 1400mm | 965mm |
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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
| Model | Model |
| * 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 |
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 PlanchestThis 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.
Rollerglide' Horizontal PlanchestThis 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.
Maxi Drawer Heavy Duty Horizontal Drawer UnitsMaxi 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.
Prima Horizontal Planchest 55mm Deep DrawersThis 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.
Budget Horizontal PlanchestA 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.
Randalls Ranplan Horizontal Planchest 25mm Deep DrawersThis 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
PlanstoreThe 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).
Planstore End CapsEnd 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.
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| Budget Vertical Planfile CabinetsThe 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.
Excel Vertical Planfile CabinetsThe 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.
Classic Style Planfile Vertical CabinetThis 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.
 Premium Vertical Planfile CabinetThe 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.
Archivite Multiprong Vertical Planfile CabinetsThe 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.
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Valeni light box
The Valeni light box is supplied with an acrylic screen and is fitted with 5000°k colour corrected fluorescent tubes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
