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. The planchests are available in A0, A1 and A2 sizes. The units are fully lockable and fitted with an anti-tilt mechanism and we also have brochures available to download free of charge.
Super Drawer Steel Horizontal Plan Chest
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 your requirements. Optional plinths and legs may be
fitted. A wide range of colours are available.
Features and Benefits;
- High Quality steel bearing runners
- drawer loading up to 75 Kg
- Fully locking
- Anti-tilt function
- Full width drawer handles
- Rear curl on each drawer
- Index card holder for easy referencing
- Drawer depth 50 mm
- Choice of RAL Colours
- Easy to use
- Download Brochure with prices
Drawerline steel plan chest
A value engineered all steel plan chest with steel roller drawer action. Fitted with 50 mm deep drawers. The cabinet has one handle per
drawer as standard. Sizes A3
Features and Benefits;
- All Steel Construction
- Generous A3 Storage
- Chrome or Plastic Handles
- Compact Storage
- Ideal under desk storage
- Modern looking Cabinet
BUREAU 700 Horizontal Plan Chests
This new attractive desk height storage cabinet has been designed to be strong and long lasting but lightweight in construction.
The cabinet comes in a number of configurations to suit all requirements. The BR700 has two sizes in the range to accommodate normal office requirements in A2/A3 and A1 for more specific storage, making this one of Metalico's most versatile range to date.
Features
Value engineered construction
5 drawer heights from 90 mm - 290 mm
Full extension drawers
700 mm high unit
Benefits
Easy to use
Can be wheeled about castors
Light weight
Detailed brochure with prices.
Economy Plan Chest
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.
| 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 |
Standard Drawing and Plan Cabinet
| Model | Capacity (sheets) | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 4 prong | 1000 | 1105mm | 740mm | 430mm |
| A0 4 prong | 1000 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
| A0 2 prong | 800 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
Plan cabinets or drawing cabinets are essential if you wish to store large plans or drawings - or any large format documents - in a safe and secure manner.
Anti-Tilt Drawing and Plan Cabinet
All the same features as the Standard Cabinet, but with the 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 white with other colours available on request.
A0 Cabinets cans be supplied with either 2 prong or 4 prong configurations and suitable self adhesive planstrips (See below)can be supplied in packs of 100 for applying to the drawings to be stored.
| Model | Capacity (sheets) | Height | Width | Depth |
| A0 4 prong | 1000 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
| A0 2 prong | 800 | 1380mm | 920mm | 430mm |
Industrial Planfile
The most economical way to store drawings. Stores up to 800 sheets depending on paper weight and thickness. Finished in grey although other colours are available on request, it is available in A0 size with 4 prongs. For added stability the unit should be fixed to the floor or wall.
Self adhesive planstrips can be supplied in packs of 100 for applying to the drawings to be stored (see planstrip section).
| Model | Capacity (sheets) | Height | Width | Depth |
| A0 4 prong | 800 | 1460mm | 960mm | 460mm |
Traditional Planchest
This quality planchest is designed to hold large quantities of drawings.
Available in A1 and A0 sizes.
Option of 6 drawers or 9 drawers with a generous internal drawer depth.
Finished in Grey or Light Oak (picture shown is Oak 6 drawer version)
Configuration:
| Model | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 6 drawer | 710mm | 1000mm | 725mm |
| A0 6 drawer | 710mm | 1300mm | 965mm |
| A1 9 drawer | 1030mm | 1000mm | 725mm |
| A0 9 drawer | 1030mm | 1300mm | 965mm |
Planchests (sometimes refered to as plan chests or plan-chests) are useful ways to store large plans and drawings, or any large format documents, up to A0.
Metal Planchest including plinth
A high performance lockable five drawer or ten drawer metal planchest with steel roller bearing drawer runners.
Available in A1 or A0 sizes, with the internal drawer dimensions of:
A1 version 1030mm wide x 730mm deep x 55mm high
A0 version 1300mm wide x 920mm deep x 55mm high
The planchest is painted white as standard, with other colours available to order.
| Model | Height | Width | Depth |
| A1 5 drawer | 550mm | 1130mm | 795mm |
| A0 5 drawer | 550mm | 1400mm | 965mm |
| A1 10 drawer | 970mm | 1130mm | 795mm |
| A0 10 drawer | 970mm | 1400mm | 965mm |
Height includes a 150mm plinth.
Recent images of tha A1 10 Drawer with 95% opening.
As these units are manufactured here in the UK we can offer a special service along with a wide range of different colours with some of the popular ones shown below.
