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Workshop Cabinet + Cupboard Selection — Quick Reference
Metal storage cabinets + cupboards keep tools + parts + chemicals + equipment SECURED + ORGANISED + PROTECTED from contamination + damage. In workshops + industrial facilities, proper storage REDUCES tool loss + prevents chemical incidents + meets WHS / AS 1940 dangerous goods requirements.
| Cabinet Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Tool Cabinet (Drawer Roller) | Tool storage + workshop bay |
| Tool Trolley (Mobile) | Reconfigurable workshop layout |
| Industrial Cupboard (Tall + Shelved) | Bulk tool + spare parts storage |
| Flammable Storage Cabinet (Yellow) | Flammable liquids — AS 1940 compliant |
| Corrosive Storage Cabinet (Blue) | Corrosive chemicals — AS 1940 compliant |
| Personal Locker | Worker personal effects + PPE |
| Key Storage Cabinet | Master key + access management |
| Lockable / Keyed Combination | Security + restricted access |
Compliance for chemicals: AS 1940 sets standards for flammable/combustible liquid storage cabinets. Specific colour-coded + lockable + ventilated cabinets for different chemical hazard classes. Cabinet capacity LIMITS apply per workplace. Brands: Ezylok, Storemaster. Companion: tool storage, spill control, safety.
Workshop Cabinets & Cupboards
Metal storage cabinets and cupboards keep tools, parts, chemicals, and equipment secured, organised, and protected from contamination and damage. In workshops and industrial facilities, proper storage reduces tool loss, prevents chemical incidents, meets compliance requirements for hazardous material storage, and contributes to a tidier, safer working environment. AIMS Industrial supplies a range of workshop cabinets and cupboards for industrial and maintenance operations across Australia.
General Storage Cabinets
General purpose metal storage cabinets are used for storing tools, spare parts, documentation, and non-hazardous workshop consumables. Typically constructed from steel with a powder-coated finish for durability, they come in a range of heights from underbench units to full floor-standing cabinets. Adjustable shelf positions accommodate different-height items without wasted vertical space. Locking options — key lock, padlock hasp, or combination lock — secure contents when the workshop is unattended.
Hazardous Materials (Flammable Liquid) Cabinets
Flammable liquid storage cabinets are purpose-built to comply with AS 1940 (Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids). They are constructed with double-skin steel walls, a liquid retention sump, self-closing doors, and vented or non-vented configurations. Storing flammable liquids (solvents, thinners, fuels, aerosols) in a compliant flammable cabinet is a legal requirement on most Australian industrial sites — an ordinary storage cabinet does not meet this standard. If your site stores more than a small quantity of flammable liquids, the correct cabinet must be used.
Dangerous Goods and Chemical Storage Cupboards
Beyond flammable liquids, certain chemicals — corrosives, oxidisers, and toxic substances — require segregated storage. Dedicated chemical cupboards with acid-resistant coatings, ventilation provisions, and spill containment sumps are available for corrosive and chemical storage compliance. Confirm the class of dangerous goods you are storing against the appropriate Australian Dangerous Goods Code requirements before selecting a cupboard.
Wall-Mount Cabinets
Wall-mounted cabinets maximise floor space in compact workshops. They are typically used for smaller tools and consumables — drill bits, taps and dies, measuring tools, and fastener stock. Steel construction with magnetic door closures, transparent plastic panels, or lockable doors keeps contents protected and easily visible. Depth is generally shallower than floor cabinets to maintain safe access below the cabinet.
Mobile Tool Cabinets
Mobile tool trolleys and rollaway cabinets combine storage with portability — bringing tools to the work area rather than moving the work to the tool storage. Typically feature multiple drawer tiers of different heights and a locking top work surface. Heavy-duty casters with locking brakes allow the trolley to be positioned and secured at the work point.
Order Cabinets and Cupboards from AIMS Industrial
AIMS Industrial supplies metal storage cabinets, flammable liquid cabinets, and workshop cupboards to businesses across Australia. For help selecting the right cabinet for your storage requirements and compliance obligations, contact our team.
People Also Ask — Cabinets and Storage Cupboards
Q: What cabinets and cupboards does AIMS stock?
Workshop tool cabinets (mobile and fixed, multi-drawer for organised tool storage), parts cabinets (small drawer cabinets for hardware sorting), storage cabinets (general workshop storage), flammable goods cabinets (AS 1940 compliant for dangerous goods storage), security cabinets (lockable storage for valuable items), and specialty industrial cabinets. Brand mix includes Bramley (Australian), Macsim, Knaack, and various workshop and industrial cabinet manufacturers.
Q: Tool chest, tool cabinet, or drawer cabinet?
Tool chest (top box): smaller, sits on bench or cabinet. Workshop standard for hand tools. Tool cabinet (rolling cabinet with chest on top): comprehensive tool storage, mobile. Standard for workshop tool storage. Drawer cabinet (multiple drawers, often deeper than tool cabinets): suits parts storage, fasteners, small components. For workshop, often a rolling tool chest+cabinet combination + separate parts drawer cabinet covers most needs.
Q: Do I need a flammable goods cabinet?
If storing flammable liquids (petrol, solvents, paint, thinners) in workplace: yes, AS 1940 compliance typically requires dedicated flammable goods cabinet for quantities above small workshop levels (typically 50L+). Cabinet must be: yellow with hazard markings, self-closing doors, internal bund, vented to outside if specified. For workshop spray paint stock, solvent supplies: flammable goods cabinet is mandatory for compliance. Check state WHS for specific thresholds.
Q: What capacity workshop cabinet do I need?
Match cabinet capacity to tool/parts inventory. Mobile mechanic kit: small chest (40-80L drawer capacity). Workshop daily-use tools: mid-size rolling cabinet (150-300L). Workshop comprehensive (multiple trades): large cabinet + parts drawer cabinet combination. Don't over-stock cabinets — full drawers are slow to find items. Better to maintain modest inventory and replenish than over-fill cabinets.
Q: Steel or aluminium tool cabinets?
Steel cabinets: heavier, higher load capacity per drawer, more durable in workshop use. Workshop standard. Aluminium cabinets: lighter weight (suits trade vehicles), corrosion-resistant, lower load capacity. For mobile mechanic vehicle storage: aluminium often preferred for weight. For workshop fixed installation: steel for durability. Match material to use case. Quality steel cabinets (Bramley, Sidchrome, MAC) last for decades.