Metal lockers for school – are they sure to be useful?

As you can easily deduce from the introduction, the answer to the question in the headline is “of course it is.” School metal lockers are unfortunately not a standard in Polish schools, which may come as a surprise given the following advantages of this functional furniture:

• School lockers are, above all, a relief for the backs of the youngest. School essentials make a good few pounds of luggage, which, especially for the youngest children, is very cumbersome. The role of school lockers is to reduce it – as many things can be left at school for another day. What is needed for this are secure, private lockers for each student, namely practical school metal lockers.
• It is possible to hide changing shoes in school lockers. Changing shoes especially in winter significantly affects the comfort of students (and teachers – lockers can also be designated for them). In addition, we increase the cleanliness of corridors thanks to this.
• Metal school lockers can be an alternative to locker rooms. They do not require a separate room, as they can be placed along the walls in school corridors. This can avoid long queues for jackets and the occasional theft or loss of one’s belongings in a crowded locker room.
• School lockers are the way to go for the forgetful – let’s go back to our school years and think whether we, too, happened not to take our sneakers to P.E. or a textbook. Student lockers allow you to leave a significant part of the things you need for lessons at school and avoid unpleasant surprises.

Which metal school lockers will be the best?

Reviewing the products offered by school locker contractors, it turns out that we have quite a few solutions to choose from. So what should we be guided by?

First of all, it is important to pay attention to the information about the plastic. Clothes lockers for schools must be resistant to scratches, impacts and other mechanical damage. High durability and longevity of the material are the basis of a good investment, since school lockers should serve many generations of students. Therefore, it is best to choose a model of cabinets that will be additionally reinforced, such as a lacquered coating. High resistance to damage is demonstrated by galvanized steel, from which the body should be made.

For student locker manufacturer ALSANIT metal, for example, can be only the body of the locker, while the door can be made either of steel or HPL. By using the most durable material on the market, our school lockers are even sturdier and more durable.

Metal school lockers – appearance

When choosing student lockers, it is also worth paying attention to the visual aspect. The arrangement of school corridors affects the atmosphere that prevails in the institution and the well-being of students. You can opt for uniform closet cabinets or a different color for the bodies and fronts. It’ s best to choose colors so that they blend naturally with the color scheme of the institution. Contemporary student lockers can actually be a decoration for school corridors or locker rooms, rather than the gloomy and dilapidated furniture associated with neglected factories.

Equipment of school lockers

Lockerss for elementary and secondary school students should have functionally equipped lockers. Additions to the interior of the lockers include:

• vertical partition,
• shelf,
• rod and hangers,
• hooks.

With the elements of locker equipment, students’ lockers will enable them to separate clean clothes from those for P.E., as well as outdoor shoes from changing shoes, etc. In addition, it is worth noting whether the design of the product is ventilated. This is especially important when the lockers contain clothes and shoes soaked from rain, snow or sweat. A ventilated locker prevents moisture and odor.

Another useful piece of equipment is a bench. Setting up lockers in a school corridor can be problematic if you don’t add a comfortable seat for students to change their shoes.

School metal lockers – types of locks

An important part of the design of the school cabinet is lock. It is responsible for the security of students’ private belongings stored in the locker. School metal lockers can be equipped with several different types of locks. Among the products you can find traditional and very easy to use key or padlock locks. Their disadvantage, however, is an additional element that must always be remembered and, moreover, is easy to lose. A more modern solution is a code lock set electronically or mechanically. The security of such school locker with a code is very high, because we are dealing with a virtually impossible to break combination of several digits.

Metal school lockers with modular design

Modular metal cabinets is a practical alternative to the usual furniture on offer from most manufacturers. This is because a modular cabinet can be modified in many ways at any point in the product life cycle. This means that the investment can be spread out over time and order the simplest solution to begin with, and then enrich it with new functionalities. Metal children’s lockers can be changed in terms of the door (material and opening direction), interior equipment or the division of lockers.

Metal furniture for schools also means that you are free to choose the size of the cabinets. It is worth choosing a contractor who takes into account the area of the school and can provide customized metal cabinets for students.

FAQ:

1. What kind of school lockers to choose?

One indication of their quality is the material used. For example, our furniture for schools has bodies made of powder-coated galvanized stainless steel, which is further reinforced with a scratch-resistant lacquer coating.

2. How should metal lockers for a school be equipped?

Functional models of lockers offered to schools should have a shelf, a partition, a bar, hangers and a hook. It will be good if they have a built-in bench and ventilation in the body.

3. What lock to choose for a school locker?

It is worth looking for slightly more modern products than a key or padlock. The structure will be well secured, for example, with a mechanical or electronic code lock.