small metal filing cabinets

Common options include built-in cam locks and central locking mechanisms (often supplied with two keys) that secure one or multiple drawers. Some listings specifically note cam locks that secure the top drawer.

Many small metal cabinets are mobile and come on casters. Typical setups include four swivel casters or five-wheel configurations, often with two lockable/front-brake casters. Some models advertise 360° lockable swivel casters or other locking caster options for stable placement.

Most support standard office formats—A4, Letter, and Legal—using adjustable hanging rails or drawer designs. Some vertical drawers explicitly note accommodation for letter-size hanging folders.

Assembly varies from none to light. Some units arrive fully assembled and only require casters to be attached (minutes), while others list “Adult Assembly Required” with simple steps and tools included.

Common configurations shown are 2-, 3-, and 4-drawer cabinets.

Most use metal or steel frames with painted or powder‑coat steel surfaces. A few models combine metal with non‑metal elements such as an MDF top or painted‑steel hardware.

Many list anti‑tilt or anti‑tip designs and safety interlocks that allow only one drawer to open at a time. Mobile units often add locking casters, and several models note central locks that secure multiple drawers.