Instrument Cabinets
Instrument cabinets are shelf-like, industrial furniture pieces with wide-ranging applications. Note that industrial instrument cabinets are not to be confused with musical instrument cabinets, which function more as lockers for brass and woodwind instruments and sheet music.
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Applications of Instrument Cabinets
Common instrument cabinet applications include:
- Storage
- Dispensing
- Supplying
- Sterilization
- Drying
- Security
Instrument cabinets are most often found in these environments:
- Hospitals
- Medical Clinics
- Veterinary Clinics
- Dental Offices
- Laboratories
In the listed settings, they are used to store items such as:
- Tissues
- Scalpels
- Sterile Gloves
- Bandages
- Ear Thermometer Probe Covers
- Dental Mirrors
- Periodontal Probes
- Chisels
- Beakers
In addition, as repurposed or industrial-chic furniture shopping is a growing market in the United States and abroad, many shoppers search for instrument cabinets and similar industrial furniture to use in their homes or gardens. Such customers may find many options from used industrial furniture and instrument cabinet suppliers. All used industrial furniture purchased from reputable suppliers and manufacturers should be properly refurbished and cleaned.
Instrument Cabinet Design and Customization
Like all industrial furniture, instrument cabinets are built using many standard designs. However, instrument cabinets are also available in a wide variety of differing and non-standard sizes, designs, and materials, and they are commonly divided into types based on the applications mentioned in the paragraph above.
Instrument cabinets can be constructed with features like:
- Sinks
- Access Doors
- Drawers
- Extra Shelving
- Trays
- Baskets
- Locking Handles
- Pegboard Interiors
- Tambour Doors (Tambour doors save space by sliding open rather than swinging open.)
Instrument cabinets may be free-standing, permanently mounted to a wall or equipped with castors for mobility. They may also be built in as a shelf. Instrument cabinets are usually made from stainless steel, as it is strong, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean, but this is not a customer’s only option. Cabinets may also in part or in whole be made from materials like glass, sheet glass, heavy-gauge steel, and thermoplastics. Thermoplastics are quite useful in that they are typically very durable, corrosion-resistant, variably heat-resistant, and impact-resistant. Because thermoplastics are generally synthetic, they can also be developed to have novel or amplified qualities that an application needs. Shoppers with heavy-duty applications should note that a cabinet’s material construction plays a part in its load-bearing capabilities.
In addition, instrument cabinets may be coated in finishes like:
- Composite Wood
- Particle Board
- Powder Paint
- Electrostatic Dissipative Laminate
- Plastic Laminate
- Acrylic/PVC Laminate
Finishes can give instrument cabinets an attractive gleam, or they can lend them greater function. Just a few examples of the various characteristics different finishes may lend include increased resistance to corrosion, increased resistance to mold, and the dissipation of electrostatic discharge. Instrument cabinets can also be constructed as large welded pieces, or they may be built in a more modular fashion, allowing users to occasionally rearrange their shelving or adjust their heights.
Other industrial furniture that may be used in conjunction with instrument cabinets include:
- Shop Desks
- Shelving
- Lift Tables
- Workstations
- Trolleys
- Lab Benches
Using supplementary furniture like this, instrument cabinets can be adapted for work in teaching labs, classrooms, food and beverage service, home offices, commercial offices, beauty salons, coffee shops, and at-home workshops.
Finding the Right Instrument Cabinet Manufacturer
Because instrument cabinets are available in virtually every configuration under the sun, those searching for the one are sure to find what they seek. Not to mention the many application-specific advantages they offer, instrument cabinets offer benefits of increased workspace organization, efficiency, and cleanliness; they always prove their worth. To find out more or to order the perfect instrument cabinet for your application, get in contact with one of the many experienced and knowledgeable cabinet manufacturers listed here on IQS Directory today.
Note that, in addition to helping you learn about cabinet shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations, any one of these manufacturers can also guide you in the right direction per any industry standards that apply to your application. These include NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturing Association) standards, CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) standards, EU (European Union) regulations, such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) standards, EU Timber Regulation standards, and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards. They can also help you find surface material that fits your needs, whether you need a surface that is antimicrobial, anti-electrostatic, or fire-resistant. Once again, get started on your journey to the perfect instrument cabinet by reaching out to one of the highly skilled cabinet manufacturers listed on this website.