filing cabinet system

Filing cabinets are made from a few common materials: engineered wood like MDF and other wood composites, solid wood (including species like rubberwood), and metal (often steel). Many cabinets also use wood veneers (for example acacia veneer) and mixed hardware/finish materials depending on the style.

Many cabinets explicitly support Letter-size hanging files; several also accept A4 and Legal sizes. Some models include removable rails or adjustable file bars so the same drawer can accommodate different file sizes.

Assembly requirements vary by model. Most cabinets require adult assembly (some include tools, some do not), while at least one steel-style cabinet in the listings is sold with no assembly required.

Drawer hardware ranges from basic smooth metal glides and patented glide suspensions to fuller-extension systems like three-quarter extensions and full-extension ball-bearing slides, depending on the model and price point.

Mobility options include casters or wheels (including multi-wheel caster setups such as five-wheel arrays), rolling or locking castors, pull-out trolleys with wheels and brakes, and in some listings an anti-tipping wheel for added stability.

Security features include integrated or central locks that secure multiple drawers, individual cam locks (securing one or more drawers), lockable cabinet doors on multifunction units, and locking castors on mobile cabinets.

Listed capacities vary by item: one multifunction stand is rated for a 200-pound load, a furniture-style cabinet specifies a 70 lb top-panel capacity and 35 lb per drawer, and another listing states "Holds up to: 50 Pounds."