Which materials do you keep in a storage cupboard?

This cupboard is mainly used for materials and workshop supplies that are larger or do not fit so well in drawers. Think of boxes with fixings, packed parts, cartridges of sealant, glues, tapes, work gloves, spray cans, cable reels, hoses, cleaning cloths and stock items for daily use. Spare parts, assembly materials, electrical components or maintenance products also often get a fixed place in such a storage cupboard. In a workshop or warehouse this helps to store materials neatly and to find them again faster when needed.

The practical value of storage cupboards lies above all in keeping different kinds of stock separately. Shelves make it easier to divide material by type, format or moment of use. Heavier packaging can be placed at the bottom and frequently used items at grab height. A storage cupboard is therefore suitable for workshops where not only tools, but also a wide stream of consumables and parts must remain organised and available.

Cupboards for storage and stock management

Within a workshop or technical space it is important that materials and stock get a logical place. That applies to all material that you regularly use, but do not want to leave loose in the workspace. The range of storage cupboards from Huvema is aimed at orderly storage for environments where overview and accessibility play a permanent role.

• Storage cupboards for storing materials, parts and workshop stock;
• Cupboards with shelves for a clear distribution of larger and smaller items;
• Lockable storage solutions for materials that have to be kept protected and orderly;
• Versions for use in workshop, warehouse, maintenance area or technical service;
• Models that are suitable for stock items, spare parts and consumables;
• Cupboards for situations in which storage capacity and structure must come together.

Do you want more grip on the material flows within your workshop? With the right storage cupboard you arrange storage more practically and keep an overview of your stock.

What is the difference between a storage cupboard and a tool cabinet?

A storage cupboard and a tool cabinet both have a clear function within the workshop, but they are used for other types of storage. A cabinet for tools is mainly intended for hand tools, measuring tools, small parts and other items that you want to divide neatly into drawers. A storage cupboard with shelves is precisely more suitable for larger items, packed stock, consumables, parts and workshop supplies that you prefer to store on shelves or behind doors.

The choice depends mainly on what you want to keep and how you want to organise that in your workspace. If you work daily with many different tools that have to be quickly accessible, a drawer cabinet is the more obvious choice. Think of spanners, pliers, drills, tap sets or measuring instruments that you can divide per drawer. If it is mainly about boxes, packaging, spare parts, gloves, sealant cartridges, sprays or other stock items, then such a cupboard with shelves often offers more practical storage space.

In many workshops both solutions complement each other. A tool cabinet keeps tools clearly arranged right at the workplace, while a storage cupboard brings more calm to the storage of stock and larger materials. Which cupboard you choose therefore depends on the contents, the available space and the way in which you have set up your work process.

Safe storage of material

Good storage plays an important role in a workspace where materials, stock and consumables come together at several places. When boxes, packaging, parts and other supplies remain loose in the workshop, it quickly becomes unclear. That increases the chance of tripping hazards, blockages on walkways and unsafe situations around machines and emergency exits. Prevention tips for company environments therefore emphasise that items must not be in the way, must not be able to fall over and that the workplace must remain tidy.

A cupboard with shelves helps to organise materials by type, format or moment of use. A fixed storage place makes it easier to keep calm in the workspace and supports a logical layout of the shop floor. In prevention advice on goods storage and warehouse safety, this need for a clear layout and clean shop floors clearly returns.

Locking such a cupboard can also be relevant for material that does not have to be freely accessible. Insurers mention secured rooms, cabinets or safes as a measure for theft-prone items and administration. For workshops with valuable materials or business-critical stock, a lockable storage cupboard is therefore a logical step within broader prevention measures. That also applies when you want to keep grip on consumption, access and storage of specific items within the workspace.

For some materials, fire safety also plays a role. Prevention tips for workshops mention, among other things, that hazardous substances must be present in limited quantities on the shop floor and that the rest must be stored in a suitable safety cabinet. A standard cupboard with shelves is therefore mainly suitable for general materials, parts and stock, while for flammable or risky substances a storage solution intended for that purpose is needed.