Hallowell Hi-Tech MedSafe Antimicrobial Finish Closed Shelving

Hallowell Hi-Tech MedSafe Antimicrobial Closed Shelving | Enclosed Steel, Healthcare and Lab Environments

Hallowell Hi-Tech MedSafe antimicrobial closed shelving brings together the two most demanding specifications in the Hallowell shelving lineup: the 20-year antimicrobial platinum powder-coat finish of the MedSafe series and the enclosed steel side and back panels of the closed shelving series. The result is a shelving unit that protects stored inventory from dust, limits incidental access, and provides surface-level antimicrobial protection against bacteria, mold, and mildew, all in a single Hi-Tech steel unit.

This is the correct selection for healthcare supply rooms, clinical support areas, pharmaceutical staging, and laboratory environments where both contamination control and enclosed storage organization are required. The MedSafe open shelving series provides the antimicrobial finish without the panels; the standard closed shelving series provides the panels without the antimicrobial finish. This closed MedSafe series provides both.

Selecting the Right Unit:

♦ MedSafe closed vs. MedSafe open, both series carry the 20-year antimicrobial finish and the same 8-shelf and 11-shelf configurations. The closed series adds enclosed steel side and back panels. Choose closed when dust protection and inventory containment are needed in addition to the antimicrobial surface treatment. Choose open when unrestricted access and aisle visibility are priorities, and the antimicrobial finish alone meets the hygiene requirement.

♦ MedSafe closed vs. standard closed shelving, both series use enclosed steel panels and the same Hi-Tech construction. The MedSafe adds the 20-year antimicrobial finish. Choose MedSafe when surface antimicrobial protection is a procurement requirement for the facility. Choose the standard closed when the application does not require antimicrobial treatment, and the lower cost of the standard series is a factor.

♦ 8-shelf vs. 11-shelf configurations, both are 87" high. The 11-shelf format provides three additional shelf tiers with reduced inter-shelf clearance. Choose the 11-shelf when maximum storage positions are needed and stored items are shorter. Choose the 8-shelf when taller supplies or equipment need more clearance between shelf levels.

♦ Width, 36" vs. 48", the 36"-wide units (452x prefix) carry 500 pounds per unit at all depths. The 48"-wide units (472x prefix) carry 375 or 350 pounds, depending on depth. Choose 36" when capacity is the priority. Choose 48" when a wider shelf surface suits the stored items and the lower capacity is adequate.

♦ Depth, 12", 18", or 24", match depth to the size of the supplies to be stored and the available floor space in front of the unit.

♦ Model number verification, all MedSafe closed models end in "-AM" and use "23" or "2C" in the middle digits. Verify the model number includes "-AM" before ordering to confirm the antimicrobial finish is included.

♦ Starter vs. add-on units, starter units stand alone and begin a row. Add-on units share uprights with adjacent units. Order one starter per row and add-on units for all additional bays.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Hospital and Clinic Supply Rooms, healthcare supply rooms requiring both enclosed inventory storage and surface antimicrobial protection, use the MedSafe closed series as the correct shelving specification for regulated supply storage that must meet both organization and infection control standards.

♦ Pharmaceutical Staging and Dispensing Areas, pharmaceutical storage positions where controlled access is required alongside contamination-resistant surfaces use the enclosed panels for access control and the MedSafe finish for surface hygiene compliance in GMP-regulated environments.

♦ Sterile Processing and Decontamination Support Areas, sterile processing departments requiring both the containment of sterile supplies and antimicrobial surface treatment between decontamination cycles, use the MedSafe closed series for storage adjacent to the sterile processing workflow.

♦ Laboratory and Research Supply Storage, laboratory environments requiring enclosed, contamination-resistant storage for reagents, instruments, and lab supplies adjacent to controlled processes use the MedSafe closed series, where standard shelving would not meet the facility's surface specification.

♦ Food Service and Commercial Kitchen Back-of-House, food service back-of-house areas where health department inspections require enclosed storage with antimicrobial surface treatment for food-adjacent supply storage, use the MedSafe closed series to meet dual requirements in a single shelving solution.

♦ Cleanroom and Controlled Environment Support, gowning areas, and cleanroom support rooms storing PPE, consumables, and controlled materials in enclosed, antimicrobial shelving. Use the MedSafe closed series to support the cleanliness standard of the adjacent controlled environment.

CustomMHS is an authorized Hallowell distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.