how to choose new lockers for my school

HOW TO CHOOSE A LOCKER FOR MY SCHOOL

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HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN...

PLASTIC, LAMINATE OR METAL?1



PLASTIC, LAMINATE OR METAL?

PLASTICTHE PROS:

Water resistant option ideal for damp areas

Waterproof option ideal for outdoor Use

THE CONS: More expensive Less size options

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PLASTIC LAMINATETHE PROS:

Solid grade laminate doors

Heavy duty Scratch resistant Inlay or overlay

door options

THE CONS: More expensive Indoor use only

1THE PROS:





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PLASTIC LAMINATE METALTHE PROS:

Economical Colour options Size options Anti-bacterial Finish Lock options

THE CONS: Medium duty Indoor use only

1THE PROS:




THE PROS: Solid grade

laminate doors Heavy duty Scratch resistant Inlay or overlay

door options

THE CONS: More expensive Indoor use only


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HIGH2 WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS...

CUBE, LOW OR HIGH LOCKERS?


CUBE

2 WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS...


THE PROS: Economical Colour options 3 Size options Connect together

as required Anti-bacterial finish

THE CONS: Medium duty Not spacious


CUBE

LOW



THE PROS: Economical Colour options Ideal height for

under 8 years 3 sizes -1,2 or 3 doors Anti-bacterial finish

THE CONS: Medium duty No hanging space in

2 or 3 door





HIGH

CUBE

LOW




9 years upwards 8 options - 1-16 door Anti-bacterial finish Coat hooks in

1/2 door versions

THE CONS: Medium duty Too high for

under 9 years No hanging space in

3 door upwards


under 8 years 3 sizes -1,2 or 3 doors Anti-bacterial finish

THE CONS: Medium duty No hanging space in

2 or 3 door





3 HOW MANY...

COMPARTMENTS SHOULD I HAVE?


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2

SINGLE DOOR

3 HOW MANY...


THE PROS: Hanging space - 2 coat hooks Top shelf fitted Economical Colour options Anti-bacterial finish

THE CONS: Medium duty Only one Student per locker


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2

3

4

1

2

MULTI-DOORS

THE PROS: Space efficient Sizes to fit small valuables -

phones etc Sizes to fit large backpacks -

3 and 4 door Colour options Anti-bacterial finish

THE CONS: No hanging space

3 HOW MANY...


THE PROS: Hanging space - 2 coat hooks Top shelf fitted Economical Colour options Anti-bacterial finish

THE CONS: Medium duty Only one Student per locker

SINGLE DOOR


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4 SHOULD I GO WITH A...

FLAT TOP OR A SLOPING TOP LOCKER?


FLAT-TOP

THE PROS: Allows storage on top of Locker

THE CONS: Clutter on top can be unsightly




FLAT-TOP SLOPING-TOP

THE PROS: Prevents clutter on top of Locker

THE CONS: Adds extra cost



THE PROS: Allows storage on top of Locker

THE CONS: Clutter on top can be unsightly


5 SHOULD I GO FOR A...

1 PERSON LOCKER OR 2 PERSON LOCKER?


SINGLE DOOR LOCKER = 1 PERSON LOCKER

THE PROS: A wider model gives user

more capacity Good size for school bags

THE CONS: Uses more physical space in school




SINGLE DOOR LOCKER = 1 PERSON LOCKER

THE PROS: A wider model gives user

more capacity Good size for school bags

THE CONS: Uses more physical space in school

MULTI-DOOR LOCKER = 2 PERSON LOCKER

THE PROS: 2 Students occupy space

of one standard locker Cost effective solution

THE CONS: Less storage space




6 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN...

INSET DOORS OR OVERLAY DOORS?


OVERLAY DOORS



THE PROS: Smart appearance No metal frame visible Furniture “look”

THE CONS: Less robust Less secure


OVERLAY DOORS

THE PROS: Vandal resistant Heavy duty doors

and hinges Durable

THE CONS: Less attractive Steel frame visible

INSET DOORS



THE PROS: Smart appearance No metal frame visible Furniture “look”

THE CONS: Less robust Less secure


7 SHOULD I GO WITH...

LAPTOP CHARGING OR LAPTOP STORAGE


LAPTOP CHARGING

THE PROS: Charges and secures laptops PAT tested electricals

THE CONS: More expensive




LAPTOP CHARGING STORAGE ONLY

THE PROS: Only secures laptops Less expensive

THE CONS: No charging facility



THE PROS: Charges and secures laptops PAT tested electricals

THE CONS: More expensive


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White

White

Silver Grey

Silver Grey

Black

Black

Silver Grey

Red

Red

Pearly White

Blue

Blue

Dust

Silver

Yellow

Red

White

Grey

Blue

DOORBODY

STEEL:

PLASTIC:

LAMINATE:

For illustration purposes only. Colour swatches can be provided on request

8 WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MY...

LOCKER BODY AND DOOR COLOURS?


9 WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS...

LOCK TYPES FOR LOCKERS?


KEYTHE PROS:

Highly secure Two keys for each lock Master keys give emergency access Keys easily replaced

THE CONS: Students can lose their keys Ongoing cost of replacing keys




KEY PADLOCK HASPTHE PROS:

Highly secure Two keys for each lock Master keys give emergency access Keys easily replaced


THE PROS: Can be used as a latch lock without

padlock Choice of padlock, key,

code or master key option No need to have a designated locker

THE CONS: Extra cost for padlocks Security depends of quality of padlock




£1

KEY PADLOCK HASP



COIN RETURNTHE PROS:

Keys less likely to be lost Accepts £1 or tokens Multi-user operation No need for specific lockers

for each studentTHE CONS:

More expensive up front

THE PROS: Highly secure Two keys for each lock Master keys give emergency access Keys easily replaced







£1

33 3 322 2 2

44 4 4

KEY

COIN RETURN

PADLOCK HASP

COMBINATION

THE PROS: Highly secure Two keys for each lock Master keys give emergency access Keys easily replaced






THE PROS: No keys to lose and buy Lower running cost Emergency teacher access Reprogrammable

THE CONS: More expensive up front Forgotten codes



THE PROS: Keys less likely to be lost Accepts £1 or tokens Multi-user operation No need for specific lockers

for each studentTHE CONS:

More expensive up front


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