filing cabinet metal

Most metal filing cabinets are made from steel — commonly cold-rolled or similar steel — and are finished with a protective painted or powder-coated surface for durability and corrosion resistance.

Drawers commonly accept standard hanging folders such as Letter, Legal, and A4; some descriptions also list F4 compatibility or note adjustable rails that let the same drawer fit multiple folder sizes.

Several models come with casters or lockable rolling wheels. Often cabinets arrive mostly assembled and require only caster attachment; wheels can lock to keep the cabinet stationary, and removable casters let you convert a mobile unit into a fixed cabinet.

Most metal filing cabinets have scratch‑resistant painted or powder‑coated finishes—commonly described as matte‑black powder coating or painted steel—to make surfaces easy to clean and resistant to corrosion.

Some listings specify a per‑drawer capacity of about 55 lbs and examples of lateral cabinets list total capacities around 440 lbs. However, many products do not list exact ratings, so check the manufacturer’s specifications for verified per‑drawer and total load capacities.