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The Norlab metal cabinets offer the highest level of structural strength and load capacity that your laboratory requires for heavy-duty storage in industrial, pharmaceutical, and high-demand research environments:
• Durability
Our metal cabinets are manufactured from precision-formed stainless steel and galvanized steel, providing exceptional structural strength, impact resistance, and long-term durability in demanding laboratory environments.
• Customization
Our metal cabinets can be customized in steel grade, configuration, door type, drawer layout, locking mechanism, and finish to match the specific storage requirements and safety standards of your laboratory or industrial facility.
• Compliance
Our metal cabinets meet SEFA 8-M, ANSI/BIMFA X5.9, and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring every unit delivers the structural integrity, chemical resistance, and material performance required for professional laboratory environments.
Chemical Resistance
Moisture Resistance
Structural Stability
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Long Durability
Norlab metal cabinets are engineered using stainless steel or galvanized steel with precision-formed panels and internal welded reinforcements, producing a cabinet structure capable of withstanding sustained heavy loads, repeated mechanical impact, and daily use in demanding industrial laboratory environments without structural deformation or surface degradation. A controlled powder-coated or stainless steel finish provides resistance to corrosion from chemical splash, cleaning agents, and ambient humidity across the full cabinet body.
Stainless steel drawer runners and soft-close door hinges are designed to provide smooth operation, long-term durability, and reliable performance under continuous use. Every unit is manufactured under strict American quality standards and designed to deliver maximum structural reliability for pharmaceutical, government, and industrial laboratory facilities where cabinet performance is subject to regulatory audit and long-term operational scrutiny.
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Reference |
NLDM-1C2PP |
NLDM-2PL |
NLDM-3CLR |
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External Dimensions: |
39.37″ x 17.72″ x 32.28″ in |
39.37″ x 17.72″ x 32.28″ in |
39.37″ x 17.72″ x 32.28″ in |
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Maximum Load Capacity |
220 lbs |
220 lbs |
220 lbs |
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Shelves |
3 |
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3 |
• SEFA 8 M
Performance standard developed by the scientific equipment and furniture association (SEFA) for metal cabinets and laboratory casework. Establishes testing and performance requirements for structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, moisture resistance, chemical resistance, impact resistance, durability, and long-term reliability under laboratory operating conditions. Provides evaluation criteria to ensure metal cabinets maintain performance and structural stability in demanding research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, educational, and industrial laboratory environments where exposure to chemicals, moisture, and heavy daily use is common.
• ANSI/BIFMA X5.9
Performance standard developed by the american national standards institute (ANSI) for storage units used in commercial, institutional, educational, and specialized environments. Establishes testing and performance requirements to evaluate structural strength, load-bearing capacity, stability, durability, and safety under repeated use conditions. Testing includes drawer and door cycle performance, static and dynamic load resistance, shelf loading, impact resistance, retention of functional components, and resistance to tipping or structural failure. For metal cabinets, compliance demonstrates that the cabinetry is capable of maintaining its structural integrity, operational reliability, and user safety during intensive daily use in research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, educational, and industrial laboratory environments.
• ISO 9001
International quality management standard published by the international organization for standardization (ISO). Establishes requirements for a documented quality management system (QMS) focused on consistent manufacturing processes, quality assurance, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and product traceability. For metal cabinets, ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that manufacturing operations follow recognised quality management practices designed to ensure consistent product quality, reliable performance, manufacturing precision, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across laboratory, healthcare, educational, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
• We installed 60 metal cabinets in our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility more than eight years ago, and they continue to perform exceptionally well. Throughout multiple TGA and FDA audits, the cabinetry has consistently met our operational and compliance expectations, with no observations related to laboratory furniture. The durability, finish quality, and long-term reliability have made them a valuable part of our facility.
• With Norlab’s metal cabinetry, we achieved the level of durability and chemical resistance our laboratory required. Despite constant daily use, routine cleaning, and exposure to demanding operating conditions, the cabinets have maintained their structural integrity and professional appearance. They continue to perform reliably across every workspace and have proven to be an excellent long-term investment.
Steel lab cabinetry with a properly applied powder coat finish holds up well in moderately humid environments. The risk of rust is real but manageable: it almost always starts at edges, scratches, or weld points where the coating is thinner or has been damaged. In environments with high ambient humidity, frequent condensation, or regular water exposure — coastal facilities, tropical climates, or labs adjacent to wash areas — stainless steel is the more appropriate choice over powder-coated steel. Routine inspection for any chips or scratches in the coating and prompt touch-up with matching paint is the most effective way to prevent rust from taking hold.
Metal lab cabinetry built to commercial lab standards typically lasts 20 to 30 years. What accelerates wear: corrosive cleaning agents used repeatedly on the surface, physical impact that chips the powder coat and exposes bare steel, and high-humidity environments without proper ventilation. The hardware — drawer slides, hinges, and locking mechanisms — generally has a shorter service life than the cabinet structure itself and is the first thing that needs attention in older installations. Replacing worn hardware is straightforward and significantly extends the functional life of the cabinet system.
Routine maintenance: wipe down with a damp cloth and mild detergent, dry thoroughly — especially in humid environments — and inspect the powder coat for any chips or scratches every six months. Drawer slides and hinges should be lubricated annually with a dry or silicone-based lubricant; avoid oil-based lubricants that attract dust.
What to avoid: bleach solutions or acidic cleaners left sitting on the surface will attack the powder coat over time. Steel wool or abrasive pads will scratch the finish and expose bare metal. In labs where strong disinfectants are used routinely, rinse the surface with water after application to minimize coating degradation.
Your laboratory storage solved — chemically resistant, durable, and configured around the way your team works.
Tell us what equipment, and supplies you need to store and we’ll recommend the right cabinet configuration, layout, and storage solution — at no cost, no obligation.
Expert guidance included — free 3D design
Our lab safety specialists review your project personally.
Fully custom — configuration, doors, drawers and shelving
Chemical resistant metal cabinets matched to your workflow.
USA owned & operated — nationwide delivery
Manufactured and supported from Miami, FL.
